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## The Dudevan Guitars Blog

![Frustrated playing a cigar box guitar](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/hubfs/Messy%20string%20on%20Tuning%20Machine-WR.jpg)

[Learning to Play a CBG](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/dudevanguitars/blog/tag/learning-to-play-a-cbg), [Buying a Cigar Box Guitar](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/dudevanguitars/blog/tag/buying-a-cigar-box-guitar)

### [Three Things to Know Before You Buy Your First Cigar Box Guitar](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/dudevanguitars/blog/three-things-to-know-before-you-buy-your-first-cigar-box-guitar)

December 28, 2022

If you are considering buying a cigar box guitar (CBG) I suggest before you buy you really think about your true purpose for buying. To summarize things, are you looking for a piece of art, a playable instrument, or a combination of both?

[Read More](https://www.shawnmccadden.com/dudevanguitars/blog/three-things-to-know-before-you-buy-your-first-cigar-box-guitar)

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