Hey Mark. Thanks for your very well done instruction videos. I am just learning the CBG at 67 years old and must say it addictive. I picked up a VOX mini go 10 and have so much fun with it. Anyone reading this drop Mark a few bucks to keep this help coming!
Just hooked on your channel Uncle Mark. Not only do you pick great songs but how you break them down and take some of the mystery out of it all really is boss. Top man.
Ordered my first CBG because of your videos your ability to simplify things inspired me. Blues music is purely feeling and soul. Damm now I'm looking for a looper!!! I hope this new passion doesn't get out of control.
1st thing.... yes, it can get out of control, but when buying anything (pedals & such) always think ROI (return on investment) trust me, you will buy things that on first glance are awesome....but then you find you dont use it much or dont even like it 2 weeks later.... so before you buy ... see what you would get for it used if you decided to sell the next day. Let that determine if you really need it. I speak from 46 yrs of buying and selling...
@@unclemarkscigarboxguitarlesson Since you brought up purchasing equipment. I bought a very inexpensive 3 string CBG just to check one out. I found that I enjoy it and would like to get into in a bit more. I really only want to buy one and be able to use it for most songs. So, I am leaning toward a 4 string fretted one. Would that still work for using a slide and learning some of the stuff you show on a 3 string model? Am I making any sense? Your advice would be appreciated.
@@dv0830b my videos are more tailored to 3 string, although many concepts and certain songs will work too. There are thankfully some folks that tailor their lessons to 4 string if that’s where you want to go. Have fun
This song is one of my favorites and with your lesson I will make this my first one to learn on a 3 string Cbd Great lessons and keep up the great work
Thank you for your very clear explanations... I subscribe. Kind regards Pierre (FRANCE) Singer, amateur and self-taught guitarist who will soon have a CBG
Thanks for the kind words. The “action” string height above frets should be very low and consistent from nut to last fret, with no buzz. This is actually quite hard to do. I don’t build, I’m inept at woodwork. Best of luck and I hope you enjoy the lessons on RUclips.
I build CBG's. I'd be happy to help you with your action issues. No charge. You will need to be a bit handy when it comes to CBG adjustments, although, it isn't difficult
Thx Mark another great lesson ,another great classic song. Have recently found a classic from Kris Kristofferson "me and Bobby mgee "have tried my version like to see yours one day.thx
Uncle Mark, really enjoyed this lesson. I'm sitting at the airport in Buffalo NY heading home to the PNW. Was wondering do you have a more complete tutorial on this tune with the cigarbox guitar & harmonica through the whole song with words or perhaps tab? I'm doing this tune for my monthly harmonica group. Adding a cigarbox guitar is a huge bonus thanks to you!
The album version is in key of E, this (for convenience) is in open G. The whole harp thing revolves around which key you use. I think it's informative enough for what it is.... I may revisit it in E at a later time. Cheers.
Awesome channel, I subscribed, welcome to join me if you like, I play guitar and mostly blues, will soon start play cigar box too, I love all kinds of music, greetings ,/Björn(OBW
Hey Mark. Thanks for your very well done instruction videos.
I am just learning the CBG at 67 years old and must say it addictive. I picked up a VOX mini go 10 and have so much fun with it.
Anyone reading this drop Mark a few bucks to keep this help coming!
Just hooked on your channel Uncle Mark. Not only do you pick great songs but how you break them down and take some of the mystery out of it all really is boss. Top man.
WOW, Thanks
Hi from England,Thanks Mark you are just making us better players every day.
That's my aim....i'm glad it's working and THANK YOU
thanks for the tuning and string size info great way to start the video
Thanks a bunch
Ordered my first CBG because of your videos your ability to simplify things inspired me. Blues music is purely feeling and soul.
Damm now I'm looking for a looper!!! I hope this new passion doesn't get out of control.
1st thing.... yes, it can get out of control, but when buying anything (pedals & such) always think ROI (return on investment) trust me, you will buy things that on first glance are awesome....but then you find you dont use it much or dont even like it 2 weeks later.... so before you buy ... see what you would get for it used if you decided to sell the next day. Let that determine if you really need it. I speak from 46 yrs of buying and selling...
@@unclemarkscigarboxguitarlesson Since you brought up purchasing equipment. I bought a very inexpensive 3 string CBG just to check one out. I found that I enjoy it and would like to get into in a bit more. I really only want to buy one and be able to use it for most songs. So, I am leaning toward a 4 string fretted one. Would that still work for using a slide and learning some of the stuff you show on a 3 string model? Am I making any sense? Your advice would be appreciated.
@@dv0830b my videos are more tailored to 3 string, although many concepts and certain songs will work too. There are thankfully some folks that tailor their lessons to 4 string if that’s where you want to go. Have fun
This song is one of my favorites and with your lesson I will make this my first one to learn on a 3 string Cbd
Great lessons and keep up the great work
Thanks a lot for the kind words
Thanks for these lessons... Appreciate the time, effort and talent you put in! I've hit the jar with a little something! All the best...
Thanks for all your support
Thank you for your very clear explanations...
I subscribe.
Kind regards
Pierre (FRANCE)
Singer, amateur and self-taught guitarist who will soon have a CBG
Thank you
Draw on the Harp, not suck , 😎loving the Good news lessons 😎
Thanks Bro! Just found your Channel...Excellent! Subscribed to your newsletter and will buy the Beginner CBG lessons. I'm a Guitarist and CBG Builder
Awesome, thank you!
Another great video, inspired me to give it a crack on the fretless .Big thanks
let me know how it turns out!
un joli tuto blues Merci.
Merci
Hey Mark, you definitely got the groove.
Just bought my first cbg. Think the action is way too high but I'm going to give your lessons a try. You sound terrific and helpful.
Thanks for the kind words. The “action” string height above frets should be very low and consistent from nut to last fret, with no buzz. This is actually quite hard to do. I don’t build, I’m inept at woodwork. Best of luck and I hope you enjoy the lessons on RUclips.
I build CBG's. I'd be happy to help you with your action issues. No charge. You will need to be a bit handy when it comes to CBG adjustments, although, it isn't difficult
@@dgperforms1 thanks. I believe I should go some other way than the 2 bolts as brige and nut.
Thanks Uncle Mark, still loving my Rob Wrobel CBG. These lessons are so much more helpful now that I have that awesome sound😎
cigar pals Chuck you bet.
Thanks for the great video. Just getting into CBG.
Have fun!
your helping me and others a lot uncle mark THANKS A LOT!!!!!
My goal is your improvement.... Thanks so much.
@@unclemarkscigarboxguitarlesson You're doing a helluva job! Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
Thx Mark another great lesson ,another great classic song. Have recently found a classic from Kris Kristofferson "me and Bobby mgee "have tried my version like to see yours one day.thx
maybe I'll do a "live from the mothership" version for ya
Cheers looking foward to catching that thx👍
GREAT STUFF , THANKS
Thank you
I too would like info on facetime lessons, specifically get the rhythm down for this song
PM me. Uncle Mark Cigar Box Guitar Wizard Facebook
@@unclemarkscigarboxguitarlesson I sent you a PM , looking forward to hearing from you.
You do good job
Thank you so much
LIke your tone.
Thanks
Thanks so much uncle 💸
thanks for reminding me....and Thanks
Uncle Mark, really enjoyed this lesson. I'm sitting at the airport in Buffalo NY heading home to the PNW. Was wondering do you have a more complete tutorial on this tune with the cigarbox guitar & harmonica through the whole song with words or perhaps tab? I'm doing this tune for my monthly harmonica group. Adding a cigarbox guitar is a huge bonus thanks to you!
The album version is in key of E, this (for convenience) is in open G. The whole harp thing revolves around which key you use. I think it's informative enough for what it is.... I may revisit it in E at a later time. Cheers.
So fine be well
uncle mark could you do lesson on Mississippi queen by mountain
You're the second one that asked...I better get on it.
Good morning,
Is it better to connect a CBG to an electric and/or acoustic amp?
Musical friendships.
Pierre (Picardy/FRANCE)
Acoustic amp = acoustic tones only
Electric amp = acoustic and electric dirty tones (more versatile)
Where’s the tip jar? I can’t find it. Thanks for all the lessons, they are a big help to me.
Virtual tip jar: www.paypal.me/unclemarktips it's in the show notes and Thanks for the kind words
Great lesson thanks! Any chance of covering a song by The Clash? That'd be worth a tip.
I'll do my best...thanks
Thanks for replying Uncle Mark, look forward to your eventual lesson.
Dog play so fine be fine
Any advice for a good spot to buy one of these little bundles of fun?
Rob's Cigar Box Guitars on reverbdotcom
Added to the tip jar. RUclips Commercials aren't that bad though
Thanks for your support
Hello, Mark! nice guit! how is the scale?
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JUST PLA
KIKKS
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Awesome channel, I subscribed, welcome to join me if you like, I play guitar and mostly blues, will soon start play cigar box too, I love all kinds of music, greetings ,/Björn(OBW
Hey Uncle Mark, you don't know any good finger toughening exercises do you? LOL.
go through all these.... ruclips.net/video/8NCewD-gLGA/видео.html