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Meet Bob McNally, Inventer of the Strumstick and Backpacker Guitar(Post)
In the modern cigar box guitar and handmade musical instrument movement, we sometimes forget that there were some key innovations, and innovators, that in their own way helped lay the groundwork for t
Builder's Diary: Mike Willmouth's beautiful resonator cigar box guitar(Post)We can make all the parts in the world at C. B. Gitty, but it takes a true talent to choose the right parts and the right placements to make something special. Add to that, the eye of a brilliant bui
Build This Scrap Wood Slide Guitar - Easy Project(Page)Turn a hunk of scrap wood or salvaged material like this baluster into an electric 4-string slide guitar! This project was created by
9 Powerful Reasons to Use Templates for Building Cigar Box Guitars(Post)Wouldn't it be great to remove mistakes from building cigar box guitars?Mistakes are frustrating, and no matter how hard you try, you'll eventually drill an errant hole, or cut a fret slot in the wron
The Vision Behind the "Gravedigger" Shovel Guitar(Post)Climbing over and sorting through mountains of goods, long since discarded and forgotten, she pauses to consider the life of each item that catches her eye. She imagines the past each has had, b
Five-String Cigar Box Guitar by Michael Cain of Mercury Lab Guitars(Post)This gorgeous five-string sports a handmade box that was crafted from exotic wood off-cuts. From the screened in F-hole to the hand-machined Mercury symbol on the headstock, everything is beautifully
Selling Cigar Box Guitars at Festivals for Fun and Profit: Part 1 - by Shane Speal(Post)Would you like to sell some of the cigar box guitars you build? Want to earn a little money to support your cigar box guitar addiction? In this post, Shane Speal shares golden nuggets of wisdom f
Cigar Box Guitars as Project-Based Learning Engages & Excites Students(Post)Cigar box guitars, and other handmade musical instruments, aren’t just for people looking for a cool, new hobby. For instance, educators have begun using CBGs (cigar box guitars) in their classrooms a
Gonna Ride Old RailRoad Bill | Gitty Gang Show #122(Post)In their latest episode, the Gitty Gang put on another terrific show. The grab-bag variety show included multiple outstanding performances by Ben and Dan during Hobo Junction, and several incredibl
Cigar Box Guitar Builder's Diary: The 7-20-4 (Part 2)(Post)Hey folks! Nick again with the second part of my 7-20-4 build.Step 4: The BridgeThe bridge turned out to be a bit of a stalling point on the build. As I mentioned in the last article, I had settled on
New Hampshire High School Hosts Cigar Box Guitar Workshop(Post)We just got this fantastic email from Kathie Dinan about a cigar box guitar workshop in Dover, NH.Hi Ben,I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I offered a very rewarding CBG workshop for
VIDEO: Brett Gardner Plays Jazz on His Custom Hubcap Howler (Post)When we developed the Hubcap Howler, word started getting around the Gitty workshop that this was going to be one of the most unique, old-time sounding kits. At some point, one of us said, "we should
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Standard Long-shaft Potentiometers - Choose Rating and Pack Size
C. B. Gitty
$3.79 - $9.09These are nicely afforable narrow-profile long-shaft potentiometers, perfect for use as volume and tone controls in guitars, amps and cigar box guitars! As you can see from the photos, these are...$3.79 - $9.09 -
Irish Rebel Songs - 136-page Songbook with 35 songs for Cigar Box Guitar
C. B. Gitty Publishing
$17.99Ben Gitty writes: This book contains a collection of Irish and Scottish songs that have to do with the long struggle for independence those countries have undergone. I have also included some related...$17.99 -
Irish Pub Favorites Guitar Tablature Songbook: Over 50 of the All-Time Best Irish Pub Songs
Hobo Music Works
$23.99This is a collection of some of the best traditional pub songs from Ireland, Scotland and beyond - the drinking songs and rebel songs, sea shanties and folk ballad favorites that you’d expect to hear...$23.99 -
Valu-Craft 25-inch Scale Cigar Box Guitar Fretboards - Choose Wood Type
C. B. Gitty
$21.99 - $25.99Valu-Craft cigar box guitar fretboards are fantastic playing, yet budget-friendly. Each features: Quality hardwoods, including rosewood and roasted maple Nickel-silver, medium/medium...$21.99 - $25.99 -
Cigar Box Tax Stamp Decal Sheet - 16 separate decals in 3 sizes
C. B. Gitty
$5.99Here's another innovative original product design from Ben "Gitty" Baker - a great way to add a touch of historic authenticity to your cigar box (or other wooden box), or to cover up unsightly...$5.99 -
Switchcraft Premium Long-Shaft Mono Jacks - Made in the USA - Choose Pack Size
Switchcraft
$18.99 - $71.99Premium "Made in the USA" Switchcraft mono jacks for guitar, cigar box guitar and more. These are Switchcraft's L11 variety and have a nice long 3/8" bushing, to help get through thicker panels...$18.99 - $71.99 -
Skulls and Crossbones Decal Sheet - 12 unique gothic designs
C. B. Gitty
$4.99This is a 9 x 11.5-inch decal sheet printed with a collection of skulls and crossbones designs in a range of styles. Each glossy decal is printed white on black, and measures 2.5 inches in height...$4.99 -
Electric Medium 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Strings - Open G Major (GBD/GBE)
C. B. Gitty
$4.49 - $21.99This sets of strings are specifically voiced for electric 3-string cigar box guitars (CBG) with magnetic pickups, that you want to tune in "Open G" (G-B-D)" or "Standard" (G-B-E, same as the 3...$4.49 - $21.99 -
"Gitty Gold" 3-string Electric CBG Parts Pack with Premium Cigar Box
C. B. Gitty
$94.99This parts pack includes an awesome premium cigar box and all of the GOLD hardware you need to build a rockin' HOT ROD 3-string electric cigar box guitar! No more do you need to worry about finding...$94.99 -
Irish Drinking Songs - 146-page Songbook for 3-string Cigar Box Guitar
C. B. Gitty Publishing
$15.99Ben Gitty writes: As you probably know, the Irish have a bit of a reputation for enjoying their drink... and for writing songs to celebrate it. This songbook contains my favorite traditional Irish...$15.99 -
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Old-Time and Bluegrass Favorites Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1
Hobo Music Works
$17.99The 72 songs in this 240-page songbook form Volume One of a collection of some of the best traditional tunes from the mountains, farms and woods of America - Old-Tim$17.99 -
"Southbound Katy" 3-string Fretted Cigar Box Guitar with Vintage Postcard Artwork
C. B. Gitty
$239.99Catch the Katy, don't be stuck ridin' no mule! This awesome-sounding cigar box guitar features vintage postcard artwork of the famous "Katy" limited passenger train. Its name was derived from the...$239.99
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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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"Country Roads" Banjo Kit - Authentic Mountain Banjo Sound
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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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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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