Gift Ideas

This is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted instrument created by Ben "Gitty" Baker, founder of C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply. Ben came up with idea of the Hobo Fiddle after delving deeply into the history and lore of America's hoboes. He has drawn upon that...

Fresh off of the R&D bench at C. B. Gitty HQ, we are proud to present this beautifully and patriotically decorated Made-in-the-USA cigar box resonator guitar! This awesome-sounding cigar box resonator guitar features one of our 8 x 10" wooden cigar...

Here is your chance to own a beautiful hand-crafted printed cigar box guitar with graphics and artwork that YOU choose! Family photos, vacation pics, favorite artwork and images - it's up to you! We can print these using our full-color photo-resolution...

The world needed an electric banjo that could drive a Marshall Stack. We delivered.   Build your own and be the first kid on your block to crank rolling banjo fingerpicking fills through a raging amplifier like a bluegrass Jimi.  (You...

This set includes all of our innovative "GEN2" second-generation fretting scale templates, from the soprano ukulele at 13 inches to the full-size Fender bass at 34 inches. Separately these would cost you over $150, but we offer them here at a serious...

SEE VIDEO BELOW!  Fantastic Renaissance-style Hurdy Gurdy kit - perfect for intermediate builders.  Part of our ever-expanding line of DIY Instrument Kits.   Based on the 15th Century organistrum, Ugears has created an intricately...

This neat little instrument is great fun to play and has a nice loud ringing sound. It is built in the style of our tin banjos, but instead of a tin can resonator this one features a small all-wood cigar box! The neck is made from nice hardwood and is...

Here is a perfect gift for a cigar box guitar enthusiast! This box set features some of the best music being made by musicians and bands that feature cigar box guitars and other homemade instruments. We include 5 full length albums on CD in this set,...

Build your own battery-powered amplifier and bring your Cigar Box Guitar anywhere with this complete kit! Our amp kit has never been easier to assemble or more customizable. All you need for assembly is a philips head screwdriver and a soldering iron...

Difficulty:  EASY Adult supervision for kids under 12 Assembly time:  approx. 1-2 hours     The simple ukulele kit that plays great!  So easy, you can build it on your dining room table with a screwdriver and glue...

These are fun, easy-to-play acoustic canjos, offered under the American Canjo Company(tm) brand by C. B. Gitty. These instruments are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in New Hampshire, USA. Canjos are a cross between a mountain dulcimer and a...

All of the stuff a CBG player needs... For years, we've been including a "player's pack" with our cigar box guitars, containing all of the goodies new cigar box guitar player needs to get going. Now, we've made the same pack (with a few extras)...