How to play a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar - Beginner slide lesson 12 Bar Blues

How to play a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar - Beginner slide lesson 12 Bar Blues.
A beginner lesson on the 12 bar blues, playing with a slide. Also learn the 1 4 5 chords in the key of G.
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[@daxbradley4346]

Thank you for breaking down the 1/4/5 progression. You'd be amazed at how many teachers dive into using the terminology without context or explanation, making noobies like me feel lost immediately.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Dax. Thanks for the comment. M~

[@johnanthony6765]

I'm with you on that Dex. finding someone who doesn't assume that you know everything is difficult to find on KZbin. love this channel ❤!

[@buckyvarner1237]

Everybody loves a little southern rock. Being from Memphis I can relate to that. Great stuff !

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Bucky. I agree with you. M~

[@garnGad]

Marvellous lesson, and the great smile you have on your face, after you play Michael really is infectious enthusiasm. Sub and like from me . Great video too.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Sam. I appreciate that. M~

[@davereynard]

I have played uke for years and thought I would splash out on a CBG to make a change. This video is absolutely what I was looking for in a beginners lesson and I am off and running. My missus doesn't even whine at the spend now!! Great job sir.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Dave. Thank you for watching the videos. Have fun on your CBG journey. 😎 M~

[@alistairhaste1370]

Oh bro I was the same.. wanted a new challenge ay.

[@paulmaartensphotography9950]

Thanks for that Micheal! 🤙🏼

[@danfrankum6233]

Very nice & simple 🎸

[@marcoshenriquecavalheiro7315]

Thanks! I love the Blues! A big hug straight from the City of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil!

[@mountys_photoadventure]

Thanks Michael for this Lesson 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome K.H. Thanks for checking it out. M~

[@Chriswoodworker]

Great lesson for such a lovely nachured man. Please keep these videos coming.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Chris. I will keep them coming. M~

[@seanofoghlu5747]

Hello from Ireland ,I do some blacksmithing work in my spare time .A guy approached me and asked me to make him a branding stamp to mark the cigarbox guitars he makes .I never heard of these instruments before but l'm glad I have now .Great music

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Sean. Cigar box guitars are pretty popular these days. :)

[@PlasticBubbleCosplay]

Now I know why guitar players are always smiling -- so fun to get (at least something resembling) the sounds here. I bought a "Blues Box Guitar" kit and as soon as I put it together and started playing these tutorials, I got the bug :D

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks David, Glad to hear you got the bug.. the only cure is LOTS of playing lol M~

[@syscrashwashere]

are you still playing?

[@PlasticBubbleCosplay]

@@syscrashwashere I definitely need to get back to it -- likely will build one with frets when I can kick the World of Warcraft habir long enough ;-)

[@syscrashwashere]

@@PlasticBubbleCosplay cool. I'm looking forward to building one myself soon.

[@jaysaw8151]

Nice lesson i should be able to catch on to this tune

[@classicrider5274]

Watched this and instantly subscribed then picked up my 3 string! Great and just what I needed, will be watching for more.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Classic Rider, I appreciate that. M~

[@Phoenixhunter157]

Thank you! I needed this! I’m finding lots of videos for fancy riffs and tricks but it’s been hard to find videos for doing this kind of steady rhythm playing. Thank you so much!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Phoenix. Thank you for checking it out. M~

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Excellent stuff. Keep spreading the word

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Clem, Yes, I will do that. M~

[@docsavagefan2795]

Great playing 👍 Love the Blues

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Doc. Me too :)

[@54acliveplace53]

My first lesson was great, thanks.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

You're very welcome! Thanks for checking it out. M~

[@doodlespachesco7306]

As always 😎

[@Old-Dutchman]

amazing dude

[@alisonmay9123]

I'm getting one of these for Christmas, can't wait to get it ...... I've subscribed to your channel as you make it look possible for even me to learn how to play :) Thanks for your time.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Alison. Thank you for the sub, and for watching the videos. That would be a nice Christmas gift, for sure. They are very easy to learn. M~

[@telatcali221]

Excellent, thank you Sir! ✌😎

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Very welcome

[@SzaboZoltan]

Brillian, simply brilliant.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. M~

[@TheKirk7905]

Brilliant mate much love from Wales

[@isacsoares8442]

Very cool, thanks for the lesson

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Isac. thanks for checking it out. M~

[@thewoods9684]

Awesome video man, good stuff!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, very much. I appreciate it. M~

[@bhs8732]

Thanks 🎵🎶🤠

[@RichelleWheeler]

Great video :)

[@TheMartycorrell]

Awesome lesson ,you explained alot and I actually understood

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you my friend. M~

[@shellydianenovascotia3914]

Wow....great tutorial....I bought my 3 string Open G tuning at 60 and have yet to really learn it, but this has got me excited! Thank you so much and keep these fun blues riffs coming....Hello from Nova Scotia !!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome,Thank you very much for checking it out. CBG's are pretty easy to learn and play. The more you play the better you sound. M~

[@mikeclarke9281]

Great video,

[@RumbleFish69]

Fantastic! Absolutely terrific!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

THanks Nandy. M~

[@RumbleFish69]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Thank you!

[@RumbleFish69]

Love your videos, my friend! I've been playing guitar for almost 50 years and I have still managed to learn a few things from your videos! Absolutely awesome!

[@stevesstrings5243]

Thanks for the lesson! Love that "hot sauce"!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Steve. lol

[@andrewhooper6705]

Thanks a great lesson from West Wales UK

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Andrew, stay safe over there in the UK.

[@peterhaynes8258]

12 BAR BLUES WITH A BIT OF ROCK " N " ROLL THROWN IN, GREAT FOOT TAPPER, THANKS A LOT MICHAEL.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Peter, I like those foot tappers. lol

[@Juamericangirl]

Love it I want a cigar box now lol

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks. They are a lot of fun. M~

[@adamwalantus4102]

You are incredible! Thank you

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Adam.. M~

[@halmartin7668]

Great lesson. Keep'em coming! Thanks for the vid on scarf joint,built, mine yesterday I'll take it out of the clamps later today & see if I have a neck or firewood. Thanks

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Hal, I hope your scarf joint comes out nice, and have fun building the neck. M~

[@freesoulsharid6217]

Fine & easy ✌️😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Daniel, for checking it out. M~

[@brianscharsch9767]

Dam you make it look smooth and easy ! New subscriber🙏

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Brian, I appreciate that. M~

[@michaelzinz4658]

just ordered one of your resinators. Cant wait for it to get here

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hey Michael, thank you very much. Its already on its way to you. Happy Pickin. M~

[@narys-pflanzen-design9282]

absolut fantastic, you inspired me to try it myself..greets from germany,i´m your fan now.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you very much. M~

[@LorenzoDuca]

Wow ❤

[@magelan3]

Cool lesson!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you my friend. M~

[@emarkjacobs]

thanks for this video. learnt a few things

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Mark. I'm happy to hear that. :) M~

[@jeffburns7566]

Awesome lesson 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Jeff. Glad you liked it!

[@marcd1981]

Very cool video, Michael, thank you again. This is the second of your videos I've watched today (June 10, 2023). The first was posted from around this same time-frame, it was how to play a swampy sounding blues lick. Great stuff, keep them coming, and I'll be playing catch-up trying to watch more of them as I'm picking up my first CBG tomorrow.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Marc. M~

[@longonsong]

brilliant instructional vid michael, I have learnt more here in this 1 vid than i have watching others make it so confusing. Now I get it thanks m8

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Gary, I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching. M~

[@johnanthony6765]

thanks sir I'm just beginning the 3 string cigar box guitar and your video helped me out greatly. just subscribed to your channel 😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, John. Thank you for watching and the sub, I appreciate that. 3 string CBG's are AWESOME! M~

[@ricoumtz6720]

Big thanks for France great!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks ricou. M~

[@averagejoe-kx4sb]

really enjoyed i’m getting my 3 string out

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Scott. M~

[@chrispartridge2530]

Thanks Micheal Really like walk down bit on the turnaround, the hot sauce was great too Greetings from lockdown UK

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome Chris, Thanks for checking it out. Yes, lock down, here too. M~

[@vmaxmike2001]

awesome video...rock on

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks vmax. M~

[@thorstenriedel3152]

Damn cool, i have ordered one cigarboxguitar.......

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks brother. M~

[@Momcat6]

Love this, it looks (and sounds) like so much fun! I have my eye on a CBG in your Etsy store now.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank, Momcat. Yes, they are FUN. That's cool. Let me know if you have any questions. M~

[@davidskimin3471]

Great video Michael, I've started building my own in the last 6 months, made about a dozen now, it's very addictive, I've got the build down quite well but can't really play. (5 string banjo player). I play by ear so it's very different and keep picking the strings banjo style but your videos make it easier. Many thanks Davy.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome. Thank you Davy. Addictive... YES, Very. LOL I'm glad your finding the videos useful. Well if it makes you feel any better, I can't play the banjo. M~

[@arthurcooper6564]

I just happened to run across your channel and I like what you did to that Stratocaster keep on keeping on don't stop you're great

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you Arthur. I appreciate that. M~

[@Heather22056]

Great 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for the visit. M~

[@alistairhaste1370]

Oh I can't wait to give this a jam.. everyone is asleep so probably not a good time to crank this one out 😉

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Alistair. M~

[@Heather22056]

Good job 👏

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Doodles. M~

[@nicholastaylor6455]

Thanks for this, Vox man i like it 👍

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Nicholas. M~

[@nicholastaylor6455]

@@SouthernFireGuitars hey quick question, sorry to bother you, i watched your great videos & decided to learn, so i got an old CB Guitar i have out of the wardrobe, it only has 11 frets, so i think yours has 19, is there a reason for 11 frets with some fair size gaps closer to the neck, or should i just add more frets?

[@juppjung]

Hallo, schöne Musik, das Video gefällt mir sehr gut. Daumen hoch. Grüße Josef

[@ddavismusic2176]

Ok gonna have to build one before I get to old to do so !!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks ddavis. Yes, you should, not saying that your OLD lol

[@stillbreathing9146]

Brilliant!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you. M~

[@stillbreathing9146]

@@SouthernFireGuitars. Could see you were having fun - was infectious, Thank You my friend✌🏻

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@stillbreathing9146 Your welcome. Yes, I was havin fun. :)

[@mistertwister9691]

What a fool disliked this good man. Thank you for lesson, and you have another subscriber, greetings from Ukraine :)

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Nazar. I appreciate that. You have a great and safe day, my friend. M~

[@GoldphishAnimation]

Won't lie, Puckett sold me on getting a 3 string, but you're the one I'm going to learn with. I have a 3 string fretless, and want to squeeze all the fun out of it that I can, even if it came with a full length slide that I can't maneuver it all that well. Hope you might have some ideas for those of us, love your homesy "jamming in the garage together" charm!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Stitch. Yeah, a 6 string slide is a little hard to move around on a 3 stringer. Maybe cut about 3/4 inch off that thing lol Ive done that before. M~

[@lisaweaver986]

Its really a fun to play with.. So cool folks!

[@lisaweaver986]

If you know the guitar you can easily play a cigar string to a box.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Lisa. M~

[@calonstanni]

YaY I almost did this. I don't have frets or markings so it's weird but cool enough.

[@charleigh195]

Man I love it I wish I could do it .

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks charleigh195. It don't take long to learn it. M~

[@charleigh195]

@@SouthernFireGuitars I’ve only got my daughters 6 string guitars to learn on buddy is that cool .6 strings seem abit technical for guy from Yorkshire.

[@waden404]

I needed it as basic as possible and u hooked me up. Thnk u so much.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Your welcome, Wade, Thank you for checking it out, and hopefully subscribing :)

[@waden404]

@@SouthernFireGuitars i did subscribe. Going through your vids now. This is the perfect instrument for me, as an OTR truck driver

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@waden404 Thanks for subscribing my friend. Yes, its the perfect instrument for taking on the road, you can play it without an amp, or get a little battery powered amp, their awesome. :) M~

[@waden404]

@@SouthernFireGuitars i also have 110v when the apu is running. Also have a 1500w inverter. That Vox5 is a must have as well!!!!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@waden404 That is very cool, Yeah, that Vox Mini 5 packs a punch for a small compact amp, for sure.

[@DoodleBugLisa]

Thanks for the lesson, and you sound great but the beginner needs to know how many strums, when to change frets and the rhythm and what the right hand is doing

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you, Lisa. Great suggestions. M~

[@stephenphillips7523]

😎

[@danilosantana4941]

Amazing. I'm trying to play this riff, but until now I'm having problems with the rythym

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Danilo. The more you play it, the easier it gets. M~

[@LordPadriac]

Don't eliminate the rattle from the slide. That's like people over shielding their strats to try to filter out the noise caused by the springs interacting with the pickups. That noise is part of the sound. If you don't like that sound then you've chosen the wrong instrument to make music with.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

some like the extra noise, and some don't. Its a preference thing. 😎

[@allanparry3299]

Hi Micheal I'm a real beginner so help please. When you strum down do you then strum up of is it only down strokes. Greetings also from the UK. Hope you are all safe.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Allan, sorry about the delay, just seen this. I do up strokes and down strokes usually, but it depends on the tune I'm playing. Thanks for checking it out. Stay safe in the UK brother. M~

[@michaelweldon1127]

Am I crazy or is that a magnetic pickup? Mayb mounted under the box lid? Sounds good. I never thought about doing it that way if so. Good video as usual.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Michael, Thank you. Its not a magnetic pickup, that guitar had a piezo disk pickup mounted under the bridge. M~

[@graysaw]

Great lesson Mike, hey what are those big brown boxes on YOUR left?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks David, Those boxes are small ones use for parts and what nots lol

[@graysaw]

@@SouthernFireGuitars oh, so they’re not gonna be a 3 string bass or something?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@graysaw No, they are a little small for me to build something with, so I store part in them.

[@fishingfourme]

Hi Michael, great video’s packed with the most useful information and great to watch, thank you. That said, please can you tell me if I have any hope. In the twilight years of my life I find myself thinking of making a three string cigar box guitar but can I learn to play the thing? I know I have the skills to do the work, after 50 odd years of being a carpenter/ joiner/ cabinet maker, and I can see from your vids that you have found great skills yourself. I have a lot of things to find out about but to start, I figured I could start with a fret less neck and once I have the general construction engrained into my brain perhaps with mark two I could go for the full job. I have already ordered a nice cigar box, and in the wood store I have Oak, Mahogany, Ash, etc. I will have to get some tuners, strings, later fret materials, So I am up and running, and thanks to you I think all I need to know. Do you think my first question with practice possible? Thanks again Michael looking forward to any comments you might pass on. Thanks Bob, UK Oxfordshire…

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The only way to know is to give it a shot, You're never to old to learn something new. Fret less ones are easier to build as a starter, but will be harder to learn, because of no frets. Fretted CBG's a pretty easy to learn with the open tunings. You can play tunes with one finger. Sounds like you know wood working, that's a big plus right there. You should build one. their fun. M~

[@fishingfourme]

Thanks for that Michael point taken sooooo it looks like a fretted one to start. Keep you posted, thanks Bob…

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@fishingfourme Your welcome, Bob, and good luck on the build. Let me know how it goes. M~

[@patrickdeschamp6877]

Super sympa je suis aussi joueur de cigar box mais amateur je vous trouve sympa dommage nous habitons loint nous aurions put jouer ensemble Patrick de France 🇫🇷 🥃

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Patrick. M~ 😎

[@patrickdeschamp6877]

Vous habité dans quelle région des U S A moi j habite en Seine et Marne 77 Sammeron vous connaissez la France 🇫🇷

[@patrickdeschamp6877]

Vous êtes menuisier je vois votre établi derrière vous vous fabriqué des cigar box pour vous

[@paulf2534]

Really enjoyed this video but could you please explain your strumming pattern? Thank you.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I will try!

[@davewettlaufer7885]

And, that was fun ...what kind of pickup were you using??

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks, Dave. I was using a 27mm Piezo pickup in that guitar. M~

[@davewettlaufer7885]

I'm impressed, thanks again@@SouthernFireGuitars

[@Cadujazz]

Hey, Michael, what a nice vídeo. Just one begginers question: is It possible to play these riffs on a fretless 3 strings ? Keep up with The blues!

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Carlos. Yes, you can play these on a fretless. M~

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@lonjohnson9854 Hi Lon. It could be your strings are a little low for slide playing, A little higher action will make slide playing a bit easier with less clanking you slide on the frets. M~

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@lonjohnson9854 If you like the sound of slide guitar, a fret less slider is a good addition for any guitar player. :)

[@Chriswoodworker]

what size and make string do you normally use for GDG?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I buy bulk strings size 040, 030, 022 nickle wound.

[@joeysosa7158]

How do you tune that first string to g without the string breaking? Mine breaks everytime.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Joey, Make sure your tuner is set to (Chromatic) ( C ) when tuning to an open tuning. If you have it set for tuning a 6 string guitar, you will surely break some strings :) Hope this helps. M~

[@joshkendrick4728]

Where can i buy a guitar like that? I'm wanting one to try to learn to play so bad but can't find a good one any where...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Josh. I build and sell them on my website, just posted some new ones www.southernfireguitars.com/

[@Domiuke]

Hello. Very Goodyear. What is the gauge of your strings ?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thank you. I am using 040 030 022 gauge.

[@mikewaite5849]

Michael. Can you show me the rhythm hand you use.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I will try an do that. M~

[@titoudu27400]

Please please please.I can not find the right strings as well as the pulling and the brand of the strings to have the same sound as you.merci beaucoup

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I usually use string gauge 040 030 022 nickle would, but you can also use 3 strings from a 6 string pack that are close. 😎

[@butchwilson3770]

where do you get your Slide? I have big fingers and the slides don't fit

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The one I'm using in this video is a Dunlap 218 amzn.to/4c3FjvP I also sell my own home made Bottle Neck Swamp Slides on my website. www.southernfireguitars.com/

[@mooncricket8551]

i've never seen a cigar box player playing thru one of C B Giddy's amps. would you be interested in doing a demo?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

I don't have a CBGitty amp 😎

[@MariaMartinez-tl7we]

where cab I buy this video?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Maria, its on KZbin lol

[@milosamson1406]

My junk yard guitar has strings so high off the neck that It is really difficult to press down on one string.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

The first one I built was like that LOL works good with a slide though. M~😎

[@sabineweller7130]

Hi Micheal, how r you? I have a question. 🙉

[@sabineweller7130]

The Plektrum is my Problem. It sounds like scrubbing Metall when i turn in the (Verstärker) emplyfier? And i loose it, and i stuck somehow beteween the strings. I know, Training Training Training but there might be some Tricks?

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Alright.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Hi Sabine, I'm not sure I understand the quesion.

[@sabineweller7130]

@@SouthernFireGuitars oh, excuse me. My english is not good. When i play with the pic. I guess, i do it wrong. Do you have advice for me? My play sounds not clear and i it is not fluend. I know i should exersise more. But maybe, you have advice for me. The sound is even more bad when i turn on the ampyfier. Maybe i play wrong with the pic and i dont understand the ampyfier. Do you have a good advice for me? Take care and stay safe. 😊

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@sabineweller7130 Hi Sabine. If your new to guitar and using a pic, it does take a little practice and time to get a nice clean sound. When using your amp, try turning down the treble and turn up the bass. That may give you a more clearer tone. :)

[@philnoel5839]

Mike , I wish i lived near you. Just keep your Wife out of site .Lol. I build these darn things to .

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks for checking it out, Phil. M~

[@philnoel5839]

@@SouthernFireGuitars Luv Ya Man. Keep up the good work ...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

@@philnoel5839 Thank you, Phil

[@rbtmdl]

It's not really a guitar. I like the sound it makes, though. I think I might look for one.

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Okie dokie. M~

[@philnoel5839]

Lush...

[@SouthernFireGuitars]

Thanks Phil.