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History(Page)
Here we will present historical information related to the instruments we build, and the materials from which they are made. Check out the sub-pages for specific info.
C. B. Gitty sings the Ice Bucket Blues(Post)Yesterday (August 27), Justin Johnson (the Wizard of the Cigar Box Guitar) challenged me to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Never one to back away from a challenge, the video below shows my response.
Learn These 5 Songs On Your G-Bass For Veterans Day(Post)Veterans Day in the United States is fast-approaching. To celebrate those who’ve served in the U.S. military, we’ve got free tablature for you to learn bass lines to some patriotic tunes on your C. B.
What's So Special About Old Coins? (Post)Why old coins make fantastic decorative additions to cigar box guitars and other homemade instruments.Please note: while this is explicitly written for United States coins, the same concepts apply to
The Gitty Gang Show #114(Post)In this episode of The Gitty Gang Show, you'll hear all about fiddles, enjoy live and recorded performances, and a whole lot more! Every Friday afternoon at 2 PM (US Eastern) we go live with the
2017 Huntsville AL Cigar Box Guitar Fest - JUNE 2 & 3 - Performers, info, tickets & links(Post)The Cigar Box Guitar Festival at Lowe Mill in Huntsville AL returns June 2 & 3, 2017 with ten acts appearing over the two days. This is the longest running cigar box guitar fest and is proudly sponso
BUILDING TIP: Brace Cigar Boxes With Corner Molding(Post)Thin-topped cigar boxes deliver magnificent tones to homemade instruments. The drawback is they may require a little extra bracing to become guitar bodies that are made to withstand the abuse of s
4 Ways To Electrify Your Cigar Box Guitars With Piezo Pickup Harnesses [Diagrams Included](Post)Are you intimidated by how to electrify your cigar box guitar with piezos? Need a little help to understand exactly how to wire a piezo pickup harness of your own? Wiring a cigar box guitar (CBG)
Cigar Box Guitar Builder's Diary: The 7-20-4 (Part 1)(Post)Howdy folks! My name is Nick Lanciano, and I am one of the newer folks over here at C. B. Gitty. This is a build progress diary I wrote for the building of my second Cigar Box Guitar, a 3-String Elect
First day with the new storefront behind us, all systems go(Post)The first 24 hours of running on the new C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply web storefront are now in the bag, and we have to say that it was a very smooth transition. Orders are flowing in, we're getting ver
CONTEST WINNERS: What Came Out of Santa's Workshop 2018(Post)With hundreds of entries via C. B. Gitty's Customer Gallery, CigarBoxNation.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, the Santa's Workshop photo contest was our most popular ever! Thank you to all who su
Eye of the Picker - the never-ending quest for cool instrument parts(Post)On a recent episode of The History Channel's "American Pickers" show, co-host Mike Wolfe said the following:"If you're gonna be a picker, you gotta think outta the box. That's one of the biggest parts
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Bone Nut Blanks for Cigar Box Guitar - Choose Color & Pack Size
C. B. Gitty
MSRP: $6.49 - $29.99$4.29 - $26.89Choose from either 2-packs or 12-packs of high-quality nut blanks perfect for cigar box guitars and other homemade instruments, available in several different styles and quantities. Here are the...MSRP: $6.49 - $29.99$4.29 - $26.89 -
"Octave Mandolin" GDAE String Set for 23-25" Scale 4-string Instruments
C. B. Gitty
$6.29This set of strings is selected specifically for tuning a 4-string instrument (such as a cigar box guitar) to G D A E tuning - the same tuning commo$6.29 -
Adjustable Wall Hanger Mount Kit for Cigar Box Guitars - Handles most tuner alignments!
C. B. Gitty
$10.99Ever struggled to find a way to hang a narrow-headstock CBG on the wall? Now there's a safe and effective way! Crafted from 1/4" Arctic birch plywood, this adjustable wall-hanger kit is designed to...$10.99 -
Scarf Joint Miter Box Kit - Cut Perfect Scarf Joints by Hand!
C. B. Gitty
$31.99The miter box created from this kit allows you to cut perfect scarf joints with just a flush-cut hand saw (not included). Only a screwdriver is needed for assembly (no glue required), and only takes...$31.99 -
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"American Rat Rod" 3-string Illustrated Cigar Box Guitar
C. B. Gitty
$199.99Show off your love of homemade music and instruments loud and proud with this beautiful hand-made cigar box guitar!Much like the ever-versatile 3-string guitar, Rat Rods are piece$199.99 -
12pc. CBG Nuts/Bridges - Black Steel Threaded Rod - 5/16" x 1 1/2"
C. B. Gitty
$9.99This is a twelve-pack of 5/15" x 1 1/2" black steel threaded rod, perfect for use as basic cigar box guitar nuts and bridges. If needed, the grooves that you intend to run your strings through can be...$9.99 -
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The "Red Dot" Stick-on Pickup Button for Cigar Box Guitars & More
C. B. Gitty
MSRP: $8.99$7.49This simple piezo pickup harness is an inexpensive way to add a pickup to an acoustic guitar or other instrument with no need for tools or permanent alteration. We have branded this as the "Red...MSRP: $8.99$7.49 -
GEN2 Laser-cut Fret Scale Marking Templates - provide both Chromatic & Diatonic Styles - Pick your Scale!
C. B. Gitty
$9.09 - $13.99Presenting our second-generation “GEN2” line of plastic fretting templates! A huge improvement over the original model, these templates are ¼ the thickness, include more template features, are nice...$9.09 - $13.99 -
2pc. "Arrowhead Badge" Aluminum Jack Plates w/screws
C. B. Gitty
MSRP: $5.79$4.99This is a set of two custom-designed, Made-in-the-USA jack plates, specially cut from .040-inch thick aluminum and designed specifically for use on Cigar Box Guitars and other homemade instruments by...MSRP: $5.79$4.99 -
6pc. CBG Nuts/Bridges - Black Steel Threaded Rod - 5/16" x 1 1/2"
C. B. Gitty
$5.49This is a six-pack of 5/16" x 1 1/2" black steel threaded rod, perfect for use as basic cigar box guitar nuts and bridges. If needed, the grooves that you intend to run your strings through can be...$5.49 -
2pc. CBG Nuts/Bridges - Stainless Steel Threaded Rod - 5/16" x 1 1/2"
C. B. Gitty
$5.39This is a two-pack of 5/16" x 1 1/2" stainless steel threaded rods, perfect for use as basic cigar box guitar nuts and bridges. If needed, the grooves that you intend to run your strings through can...$5.39 -
2pc. CBG Bridges - Black Steel Threaded Rod - 1/2" x 1 1/2"
C. B. Gitty
$5.29This is a two-pack of 1/2" (0.50" diameter) x 1 1/2" long black steel threaded rods, perfect for use as bridges on cigar box guitars with standard 1x2 necks. If needed, the grooves that you intend to...$5.29
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Valu-Craft 25-inch scale Fully-Fretted Cigar Box Guitar Neck with Zero Fret
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Deke's "Wicked City" 6-String Electric CBG featuring the GittySIX Pickup
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The "GittySIX" 6-string Flat-Mount Cigar Box Guitar Humbucker - Made in the USA!
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The "Beale Street Busker" Amp-In Electric Guitar Kit - No Soldering!
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The Quick-Slotter Fret Miter System
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"Country Roads" Banjo Kit - Authentic Mountain Banjo Sound
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The GittyBucker Flat-Mount Cigar Box Guitar Humbucker - Made in the USA!
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The "G-Bass" Electric Bass Guitar Kit - Choose # of Strings and Fretted Options
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Adjustable Brass Guitar Slides - Hand-crafted in the USA - Choose Style
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"The Chicago" Electric 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Kit
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Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1: 45 Songs Arranged for 3-string Open G "GDG" Cigar Box Guitars
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Complete DIY 3-String Fretted Cigar Box Guitar Kit with Neck - includes Acoustic/Electric Pickup
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Handcrafted Ceramic Stubby Guitar Slides by Janis Wilson Hughes - Choose from 11 Styles & Gift Sets
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Essential Cigar Box Guitar Fretting Starter Kit: Tools, Templates, Frets & Guide ($40 savings!)
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Basic Cigar Box Guitar Kit with How-To Guide - Choose 3 or 4 String & Add-On Options!
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Premium USA-made Cigar Box Guitar Necks - select Wood, Headstock and Fretting options
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