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Your cart is empty.This is a set of 4 strings specifically for an electric 4-string cigar box guitar (CBG) that you want to tune in an "Open G" (D G B D), "Open D" (D F# A D) or "standard guitar" (DGBE - the four highest-pitch strings of a standard 6-string guitar) tuning. Open G and Open D are great setups for slide (fretless) playing, and the standard guitar tuning is great for a fretted instrument - you can play the "top" portion of most guitar chords with just a couple of fingers! These are good light-gauge strings that won't put too much tension stress on your CBG neck.- Click here for an informative article on CBG string choice -#1 - .026" Nickel Wound#2 - .018" Nickel Wound#3 - .013" Plain Steel#4 - .010" Plain SteelFor best results with reaching the desired tuning, these should be used on a CBG that has a scale length (the length from the nut to the bridge) in the 24-26" range. Much longer or shorter than that and the strings will either be too loose and sloppy, or so tight that they break before they reach the pitch.This string set is formulated based on our own experimentation and what has worked on our own guitars. If you want to hand-pick specific strings in specific sizes, this may not be the pack for you. But if you are not sure exactly what you need and want a set of inexpensive strings that should work just fine for your build, this is the ticket. Please note that these strings are intended for an ELECTRIC CBG with a magnetic pickup. For an acoustic CBG or one with a piezo pickup, please see our acoustic string sets.On the subject of tuning a CBG, having a digital chromatic tuner can be a BIG HELP to get in tune, compared to tuning by ear, pitch matching or using a microphone-based tuner. We carry inexpensive digital chromatic tuners in this store (search for "tuner"), so check them out!
wheetree
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2024
I bought extras and glad I did. The two low strings have broken twice.
Phil Hobbs
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022
Cigar box guitar
Mr. Bill
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
These strings are great my cbg sounds great
DW
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
Great sound and stay tuned well.
Robert Cruz
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2017
Used for my cigar box guitar
Audrey S. Caldwell. Ron. Caldwell
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
Excellent quality, great buying experience.
Up Cycle Engineer
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
sounds great!!!
BBK
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
These strings are perfect for my new cigar box guitar. They are just as long as regular guitar strings and the gauge is correct. strings are a little thin for me but im just used to playing 11s on my strat.
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