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In this post, you'll learn how to notch a cigar box for a neck-through cigar box guitar design. Notching a cigar box to build a cigar box guitar with a neck-through design is a simple thing to do.  And we're here to walk you through the process using instructions taken straight from our popular cigar box guitar kit how-to guide.What Does "Neck-Through" Mean? Neck-through is a term that indicates how a neck extends inside and through the cigar box.  As opposed to bolt-on …

We have so many parents, grandparents and family members who give our instrument kits as gifts. What if you also added the above gift certificate with your gift, inviting the recipient to join you in your own woodshop? You can teach them how to use the tools, how to build the instrument and have a fun time together.We've made this gift certificate a free PDF download. Print as many as you want and make someone smile today. …

Longtime bluesman Steve Arvey traveled to Colombia to teach eager students how to build cigar box guitars.Steve Arvey, founder of the American Cigar Box Guitar Association, brought his wealth of knowledge and skills to Colombia to spread the word about building cigar box guitars and the rich history from which these rustic instruments were birthed.Watch the video below to see Steve's awesome workshop and his eager and attentive students.At C. B. Gitty, we're proud to be one link in the chai …

In this post, you'll learn how to make a simple and effective cigar box guitar headstock.  Now, you're likely here because you want to make a headstock at the top of your cigar box guitar neck.  Perhaps you don't have a workshop full of tools or feel like you don't have the woodworking experience to craft a headstock. Well, you can forget all that, because making a headstock is a simple process and requires only a few tools; you don’t even need any woodworking skills. Really …

Want to know how to install tuners on your cigar box guitar? In this post, you'll learn how to install cigar box guitar tuners, whether your guitar will have 3 or 4 strings.  The instructions in this post are adapted from our free plans on how to build a complete cigar box guitar (CBG).  They include simple directions and helpful pictures that will guide you through the short and satisfying installation process. What You'll Need To complete this part of your …