Helpful Resources - cigar box guitars

Listed below are some links to free training videos for 3-string cigar box guitars, along with insights on related instruments like the diddley bow and the one-string diddley bow. Explore these resources to learn more about both traditional and modern takes on one string cigar box guitar techniques. 

https://cigarboxnation.com/page/how-to-play-cbg 

https://www.shanespeal.com/basic-cigar-box-guitar

The diddley bow, a unique one-string diddley bow handcrafted instrument, holds significant importance in blues music. Many blues guitarists began their musical journey with this simple instrument during childhood. Like the slide guitar, the diddley bow is also played with a slide, allowing for expressive sound. In contrast to the more complex one string cigar box guitar, the one-string diddley bow remains a cherished tool in the blues tradition.

A Twister Can (also known as a canjo) is a handcrafted instrument similar to a one-string diddley bow, featuring a fretted, single string, a hardwood neck, and a metal can as the resonator. Its fretboard follows a diatonic scale with dulcimer-style fretting, comprising twelve notes. This unique design distinguishes it from traditional cigar box guitars and offers a fun way to explore the world of one-string instruments.

As one can never have enough strings, picks, slides, etc., here are listings for vendors I use for my instruments, including the one string cigar box guitar and the one-string diddley bow. 

C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply: https://www.cbgitty.com/ 

MGB Guitars: https://mgbguitars.com/