I am 52 yrs old. Never played an instrument in my life. I wouldn't know a musical note if it bit me on the but. I don't remember how I found out about you back in May but I did. You sir have screwed me up bad. I think I have built around 20 CBG's so far. Probably have 6 more started. I still can't play but with your help I am learning. These vids are great. Keep showing the strumming. It's important to us beginners. Thank you for my new addiction. Great job👍

I just built my 1st CBG and have begun learning to play in "G". Thanks Shane. So glad I found you. I'm 65 now, LOL !

Same here Todd Pickens.(.but Im 62 and female.)...I to built about 30-ish guitars...and its just getting worse and worse. I almost live in the shed..(and i love it, esp in winter)..and now I am infecting my nieces and nephews..lol I learnt classical as a youngster, practiced hours...but this is a blast LOVIN IT...and THANKS Shane for all the info and fun.. cheers

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I haven’t been able to leave a comment lately, but thank you so much for everything you do.

Shane, you have inspired me to build my first cbg which I have almost finished. I am 66 years young ,been struggling to play 6 string for the last few years. Now retired and more time on my hands I am gonna see if I can nail this song the way you play it, so cool. Look forward to your videos, they are brilliant. Best regards Rob (UK)

John Lee Hooker is my absolute favorite bluesman

Shane. You have a new fan here in the UK. Just checking in on all your videos as I recently picked up a 3 string cigar box from a thrift shop, in our town! I couldn't resist snatching it up before anyone else discovered it. Your demonstration videos are a joy. Although I've been playing guitar for years, the simple, clear way you explain the licks, the advice and tips, all given with such enthusiasm make it so easy to follow and pick up. Advancing quite nicely now under your tutelage. Much appreciated. Roger, from the home counties of England.

Have to move when hearing it. Can't wait to learn it. Thanks

Shane is impressed by Shane! He'll tell you all about it.

Such s great song, i don't think I've ever heard a bad version of it.👍

Greatness...don't stop

Thank you for showing your right hand! Very few do that I feel. Thank you. I’m new to cbg and your video is just soooo helpful

Great tutorial! Great rendition! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

So fun to play! Thanks for finally sharing.

Awesome Shane, I learn so much from your videos.... thanks brother...

Thanks Shane. I'll learn this one for sure.

Brilliant as always Shane

Hey Shane greetings from Manchester England. I love your vids/tutorials......................can you do more song tutorials. Like ‘Enter Sandman’ by Metallica or maybe some Pink Floyd. Keep up the great work your channel is my number one ‘go to’ for ALL things CBG. You and your stay safe and healthy. Because of your channel and you (not complaining). I am building/experimenting with my first CGB (trying out different PUP’s etc) and am planning a one string and two string diddly bows next..........A massive THANK YOU

That is so freaking cool sounding! I'm going to learn this song. Just got my first cigar box guitar after learning to play baritone ukelele.

Thank you shane, I'm sorry I'm barely learning about you and cgbs, I've learned so much and miss playing guitar. I've built me a 3 string guitar from an old cigar box that was given to me. I'm hooked! And subscribed! You make it easy for sure. I'm 45 haven't played guitar in 8 years but with 3 string I play everyday, hopes to one day meet you and be good enough to jam with you! God bless

One of your best!!! Love it! John Lee meets Depeche Mode channeled via Shane Speal!!! Yeow!!!

This is the greatest video lesson you have ever done... One of my favorite Blues legends + one of my favorite rocks songs... too cool. PLUS I now know what happened to the frontman of one of my favorite bands back in my college radio days- Timbuk 3! You are my hero once again!

Bloody love the energy you put into this one Shane

Great stuff , my hero

Love this, thank you. Off to Bauhaus it up.

Accidentally found this video 4 days ago while searching ukulele tutorials. Damn. Why have I been wasting my time mucking about with the uke during stay in place, when I can't properly bar without muting a string or two, and jumbling fingers into tight fret spaces? I mean I haven't played a clean B minor yet. Watched a few more tutorials of yours, and bought a CBG in the morning. Just arrived today. It's beautiful. Already have one of your finger pick tutorials nearly down (G, D-g, G, g, D), feels natural, just not consistent over time yet. Been over 40 years since I played an instrument, trombone in grade school, but I already feel I can be competent enough to get some enjoyment learning a few songs to play, cheers for the inspiration. One question. Not entirely happy with the slide that came w/ CBG. On the Stubby site, there are 2 trios of slides. In S/M and M/L. I feel I'm likely a Med, but will probably use my pinkie mostly. Should I err down in size, or up? My pinkie's about 3" in circumference, middle finger about 3 1/2".

Simply genius. 🎉

This one is bad ass! So much fun!

Thanks brother! Too fun and easy to play! Take care.

Thanks for the lesson. I've been trying to find the right sound for this song for a long time. I play this fingerstyle differently, but this vid finally set me in the right direction. Played it last night at an open mic.

Great video on a great song --- I love the version done by Johnny Cash. You need to do more videos on John Lee Hooker style.

Shane, you are tireless. Thank you for another great tutorial.

That was badass!!

Thanks, dude! Had this little cheap fretless 3-string CBG that I picked up for $35-40 at a Half-Priced Books store last year or so and this is the easiest online lesson I've found... that actually sounds GOOD on it to boot! I've been playing some pretty simple rhythmic blues on it but nothing sounding like this! :)

That was FUN! Totally enjoyed hearing how you put that together and the sound, dig that vibe.

Why have I only just discovered CBG aged 47, awesome, love it. Great channel

Thanks! This is the vid I've been waiting for!

Thanks , you helped me with a major Breakthrough with my swagger ... ouch!!!

interesting presentation. necessary and useful content. I really love these guitars. you may be wondering what I am doing. Thank you very much.

Glad to see you have no bald spots........wish I could say the Sam. ALSO.....AWSOME LEASON !!!!!!!!

Good job 👍

awesome!

Diggin it Shane ! Your channel is my own Personal Church !

And that is why John Lee was the Godfather of the blues..... Watched documentary on him some years ago, at one point he went to the studio (think it was a studio) to sign some guitars. So he signs a couple John lee hooker...and then he signs one John lee hocker...missed an o....so he just wrote the o in above where it should have been. How much is that axe worth..? It turns out John lee was mostly illiterate according to this documentary. Not on his guitar he wasn't...!! And he had that voice...smokey but gritty...perfection. In a way he was similar to B.B., not in playing style, but in his economy of playing. Nothing fancy, nothing that wasn't needed...The epitome of the blues. Doesn't have to be note perfect and clinical...it just has to sound ..bluesy. In my opinion the only real true blues player today is Seasick Steve, he has a similar swagger to his playing and his songs come from his life riding the trains, as a Hobo....real blues is all about that life experience, hardship and challenges.

yeah thanks

Where's the slide?

I'm struggling a bit with translating visual to me playing (stupid dyspraxia) - has anyone written the tab for this or could they?

THANKS SHANE! I really enjoy your vid's. I've learned a lot. Have you ever done any Bob Seger? "The Fire Down Below"?

i like how you have stuff around in the background of your videos. i can tell you love the music :)

I miss a bit the upstrokes for the John Lee Hooker feelin'. But for me the cooles version

Who has no musical ear they dislike this, 15 , omg🙁

Swagger Up it works so well, thanks

Killer!!

Id like to hear you play Ain't no grave on a Cigar Box I have looked all over the net and can't find hardly any examples

Hey Shane! I got my SMOKEY AMP today and LOVE IT! It's better than I even expected, I highly recommend it - Gumbo Charly

What amp and pedal do you use? My brother in law just made me a guitar box guitar. I got small hands lol so regular guitar has always been hard so I gave away my guitar from HS but want to get back into playing.

My wife loves this song, now that I'm able to play it on a CBG it works for both of us ;-)

Tanks for the lesson 👍

Niiiiice

Hi Shane what are the settings on your amp how are u getting that echo sound and what pickup do u have?

Also reminds me of 21century boy

Just ordered a t shirt!!!

A lot thanks Master!

Your the man my friend

YeaaaaaH!

And this is why you're awesome

Me likes it.

Now I have to learn that. If I learn it, I probably will just play that all day and all night and nothing else. lol.

I be needing me some TAB. Anybody gots one wrote?

Appreciate what yr doin. 20 some yrs? Mh.... get rid of yr goat beard.... greetings from ger

Why aren't you on America's got talent

Depeshe Mode - sucks! John Lee Hooker - forever! tnx bro)