Shane Speal explores the deep blues of Howlin’ Wolf (aka Chester Burnett) by combining the three guitar parts of “I Ain’t Superstitious” into a 3-string cigar box guitar version. Speal’s version utilizes an Open G tuning (GDG) for this blues song that is played in the key of D.
The original version was recorded for Chess Records in 1961. Backing Wolf (vocal and guitar) are pianist Henry Gray, guitarists Hubert Sumlin and Jimmy Rogers, drummer Sam Lay (drums), and with Willie Dixon on upright bass.
Here’s the original recording. Scroll down for the lesson.
For the lesson, you’ll need a three string cigar box guitar tuned to open G (GDG) and a stubby slide.
Enjoy…
-Shane Speal
