The Cigar Box Mandolin Project
The Cigar Box Mandolin Project Parts & Tools Page
On April 29, 2022, we debuted the mini documentary, The Cigar Box Mandolin Project. In it, Shane Speal shows how he made a great playing mandolin from C. B. Gitty Parts and an Arturo Fuente cigar box. All the parts used have been listed below along with many of the tools.
BUILDING NOTES AND INFO: We have opened up a discussion page for The Cigar Box Mandolin Project on Cigar Box Nation. Shane is actively monitoring the discussion and answering your questions. He is also providing information that was not covered in the video.
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10oz. Two-Headed Fretting Hammer
C. B. Gitty
MSRP: $16.99$12.99This light hammer is fitted with two grades of tips - one hard rubber, and one hard plastic. Each tip threads into the handle so you can adjust the weight or simply use one side.The more forgiving rubber is perfect for tapping in frets or other pieces...MSRP: $16.99$12.99 -
2pc. Bone Saddle Blanks for Cigar Box Guitars & More!
C. B. Gitty
MSRP: $6.99$5.19These bone saddle blanks are fabricated from bleached white cow bone, and are intended to be used as saddles on cigar box guitars and more! They are a perfect match for our bone nut blanks.Dimensions:Length: 2 1/16 in. (50.5mm)Height: 3/8 in. (9...MSRP: $6.99$5.19 -
Deluxe Fretting Miter Box KIT - Cut Perfect Fret Slots in Necks and Fretboards!
C. B. Gitty
$29.99A C. B. Gitty original, designed specifically for cigar box guitar builders! The miter box created from this kit allows you to cut perfect fret slots in your cigar box guitar necks and fretboards. Only a screwdriver is needed for assembly (no glue...$29.99 -
Shane Speal Signature Pre-Amp Bundle - as featured in his book "Making Poor Man's Guitars"
Shane Speal Signature
$19.99The Shane Speal Preamp Bundle drives piezo pickups for better clarity, tone and volume while enabling you to “sculpt” tones on cigar box guitars. Shane has been building and playing cigar box guitars for over 25 years and has figured out what...$19.99 -
Flush-cut Fret End Nipper Pliers - for cutting fret ends
C. B. Gitty
$26.99Finally, an affordable tool for cutting the ends of frets close to the fretboard. We've been searching for a long time for a tool like this and we're excited to offer it to all of the builders out there at a great price! These specially made nippers are...$26.99 -
2pc. Fret Filing Tool Set - 35 and 90-Deg. angle files for an easy way to bevel and dress your frets!
C. B. Gitty
$89.99Finally, an easy and affordable way to put the perfect bevel on your files AND take care of sharp fret ends!These are beautiful, distinctive and extremely useful tools for finishing off your fret jobs on guitars, basses, banjos and other fretted...$89.99 -
Economy Fret Crowning File - a must for any fretting job
C. B. Gitty
$13.99We've finally found a source for a decent luthier's file designed for dressing and rounding frets after installation. A two-sided file, this tool will help make the shaping of your frets a much easier task at a much lower price than other similar tools...$13.99 -
Cigar Box Guitar Fretboards - 25-inch Scale - Choose Wood & Fretting Options!
C. B. Gitty
$9.99 - $49.99Select your desired wood type and fretting options above. These custom, American-made fretboards are designed specifically for use on cigar box guitars with necks 1 1/2" wide. The fretboard is 20" long, 1/4" thick and has 20 frets, spaced for a 25"...$9.99 - $49.99 -
6pc. set of Fretboard Filing Guards - Perfect for protecting your fretboard while working on individual frets!
C. B. Gitty
$10.99These protector guards are perfect for helping to keep your fret board safe and unmarked while you file and polish individual frets ends. They are very thin and flexible stainless steel, so that they can be bent to straddle the fret ends to let you fully...$10.99