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Choosing Strings for your Cigar Box Guitar(Page)
At the Southbound String Company, we are dedicated to offering cigar box guitar and other handmade/homemade instrument builders a wide variety of string sets to choose from for their special builds...
Easy DIY Pre-Amp: Makes Piezo-Equipped Cigar Box Guitars Sound Better(Post)Reduced feedback. Deeper bass response. And no more "quack!" I was complaining about certain tonal problems with piezo pickups when the idea for this standalone pre-amp came to me. It's deceptive
The secret to building better cigar box guitars: PLAYING them.(Post)Hey all, it's Shane. I just want to reach out with a little advice to help you build cigar box guitars that play well and sell. Learning how to play cigar box guitar, even badly, can incr
How to Fit a Cigar Box Guitar Neck Into a Box(Post)In this post, you'll learn how to fit a cigar box guitar neck into a box by cutting a recess into the neck.With your neck notches already cut into the cigar box using this post, it's time to fit the n
The Canjo that Started it All - How C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply Got Started(Post)Seven years ago, I had never heard of cigar box guitars or other homemade instruments.I had dabbled a little with "restoring" an old Kay guitar and had read a book on how to build a bluegrass mandolin
How to Transform a C. B. Gitty Gold Foil Soundhole Pickup into a Vintage Top-Mount Pickup(Post)The C. B. Gitty Gold Foil acoustic pickup is one of the most versatile and easiest magnetic pickups to mod for cigar box guitars. They're deliciously cheap and I always have a half dozen of the
350+ Cigar Box Guitars Built For Military Veterans Aided By This Selfless Donation(Post)One Cigar Box Nation member donates C. B. Gitty gift certificate to another building guitars for military veterans.Cigar Box Nation member "the anonymous pick" donated a $100 C. B. Gitty Crafter Suppl
How To Cut Perfect Cigar Box Guitar Scarf Joints By Hand (Post)Have you cut a scarf joint for your cigar box guitar neck by hand? Was the cut frustrating and did the result require a lot of sanding to make the joint glue-ready? What if you could have a si
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2pc. Dime (10-cent piece)-sized Coin Hardwood Sound Hole Cover Blanks
C. B. Gitty
$9.99Add a your favorite coin to your next cigar box guitar build! Inspired by our Vintage Coin series, these sound-hole covers give you the option to include your favorite or lucky coin into your next...$9.99 -
Acoustic Medium 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Strings - Open D Major Tuning (D F# A)
C. B. Gitty
$5.79 - $39.99This is a set of 3 strings specifically voiced for 3-string cigar box guitars (CBGs) that you want to tune in an "Open D" (D-F#-A)" tuning, a great setup slide playing. These are medium-gauge...$5.79 - $39.99 -
"Eastwood Station" inaugural album featuring Ben & Danny! (physical CD)
Eastwood Station
$10.00Get ready to ride the rails with Eastwood Station, the self-titled first album release from Ben "Gitty" Baker and Danny Woodman! Ben and Danny have been making music together for over a decade, and...$10.00 -
"Swamp Root" Custom-engraved 2 1/4-inch Medicine Vial Slide
Stubby Slide
$17.99Play slide like the bluesmen of old with this stunning custom-made piece! The old-timers would often re-purpose glass bottles to use as guitar slides, and this style of medicine vial was one of...$17.99 -
Premium Metal Press-Fit Tuner Bushings - Choose Finish Color and Pack Size
C. B. Gitty
$2.99 - $12.89These is a set of six premium classic-style tuner bushings, made from sturdy plated metal instead of the usual cheap plastic. These are press-fit style, and made to fit over a standard 6mm (.235")...$2.99 - $12.89 -
Liga Privada Aniversario - Large Empty Cigar Box
C. B. Gitty
$7.99Warning: These boxes were once used in brick and mortar cigar shops, where they were handled while displaying cigars. While we do our best choose the best of the bunch, the main consideration is if...$7.99 -
100pc. #2 x 3/8ths-inch Silver Round Head Phillips Screws
C. B. Gitty
$7.49This is a pack of 100 small silver round-head Philips screws. The nominal size is #2 x 3/8", with a fairly small head. From the manufacturer they measure 2mm x 8mm, but measure in a little smaller...$7.49 -
"French Quarter" Illustrated 3-string Cigar Box Guitar - Beautiful Design, Rich Tone, a Joy to Play
C. B. Gitty
$199.99$199.99 -
100pc. #2 x 3/8ths-inch Gold (Brass-plated) Round Head Phillips Screws
C. B. Gitty
$8.59This is a pack of 100 small Gold (brass-plated) round-head Phillips screws. The nominal size is #2 x 3/8", with a fairly small head. From the manufacturer they measure 2mm x 8mm, but measure in a...$8.59 -
2pc. Stainless Steel Cigar Box Guitar Neck Collars
C. B. Gitty
$7.99These are the perfect "cover-up" for neck-notching mistakes, or purely for decorative purposes! This is a set of two neck collars for cigar box guitars, made to fit over a standard 1x2 (0.75" x 1...$7.99 -
Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1: 45 Songs Arranged for 3-string Open G "GDG" Cigar Box Guitars
C. B. Gitty Publishing
$17.99A collection of 45 beloved, easy-to-play classic songs arranged in tablature for 3-string Open GDG cigar box guitars. Each song incl$17.99 -
"Hard Times Make Great Music" Original Design Black Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
C. B. Gitty
$15.99 - $18.99This is a black, heavy 100% cotton unisex t-shirt, emblazoned with a weathered rendition our favorite cigar box guitar buildin' motto: Hard Times Make Great Music. Available in sizes Small to 5XL, we...$15.99 - $18.99
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Design Your Own Custom Guitar Slide - Engrave Text or Uploaded Image
Stubby Slide
$34.99
Design your own personalized guitar slide, a perfect for yourself or the slide guitarists in your life!
Upload an image file, or enter up to 6 lines of text, and we'll lay it out for you and engrave...
"Hoochie Coochie Blues Medicine Vial" Custom-engraved 3-inch Glass Slide
Stubby Slide
$18.99
Get your mojo workin’ with a guitar slide inspired by the legendary bluesmen Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and the original Hoochie Coochie Man, Willie Dixon!
Inspired by the glass bottles early blues...
"Swamp Root" Custom-engraved 2 1/4-inch Medicine Vial Slide
Stubby Slide
$17.99
Play slide like the bluesmen of old with this stunning custom-made piece!
The old-timers would often re-purpose glass bottles to use as guitar slides, and this style of medicine vial was one of...
"Pure Old Panther Piss" Custom-engraved 2 1/4-inch Medicine Vial Slide
Stubby Slide
$17.99
Play slide like the bluesmen of old with this stunning custom-made piece!
The old-timers would often re-purpose glass bottles to use as guitar slides, and this style of medicine vial was one of...
"Arsenic Poison" Custom-engraved 2 1/4-inch Medicine Vial Slide
Stubby Slide
$17.99
Play slide like the bluesmen of old with this stunning custom-made piece!
The old-timers would often re-purpose glass bottles to use as guitar slides, and this style of medicine vial was one of...
October Slide of the Month: "Lay Some Flowers on my Grave" - Custom 2-inch Stainless Slide
Stubby Slide
$19.99
Own a Beautiful, Limited-Edition, Custom-engraved Slide, only available during the month of October! Once the month is over, they'll be GONE. If you look closely, you can see the "Oct. '26" engraved...
"Dr. Rattler's Snake Oil Remedy" Custom-engraved 2 1/4-inch Medicine Vial Slide
Stubby Slide
$17.99
Play slide like the bluesmen of old with this stunning custom-made piece!
The old-timers would often re-purpose glass bottles to use as guitar slides, and this style of medicine vial was one of...
Valu-Craft 25-inch scale Fully-Fretted Cigar Box Guitar Neck with Zero Fret
C. B. Gitty
$39.99
Valu-Craft cigar box guitar necks are a fantastic choice for budget-friendly builder. Each features:
Beautiful & durable Hard Maple
Nickel-silver, medium/medium fretwire
25" Sca
The "GittySIX" 6-string Flat-Mount Cigar Box Guitar Humbucker - Made in the USA!
C. B. Gitty
$26.99
Proudly presenting the GittySIX, a six-string version of the classic Gittybucker EASIEST top-mounted cigar box guitar pickup! No routing. No cutting. Just attach to the top of your cigar box guitar...
The "Beale Street Busker" Amp-In Electric Guitar Kit - No Soldering!
C. B. Gitty
$289.99 - $297.99
Here's your chance to build a busker's dream - a cigar box guitar with a screaming built-in amplifier.
Fully electric cigar box guitar - can be plugged into any guitar amp
Internal 2.5 watt amp...
The Quick-Slotter Fret Miter System
C. B. Gitty
$67.99
NO MEASURING, NO MARKING, NO MISTAKES, NO PROBLEMS!
"This thing is just great. It made that tedious, time consuming and exacting chore a snap. I love it
The GittyBucker Flat-Mount Cigar Box Guitar Humbucker - Made in the USA!
C. B. Gitty
$21.99
Proudly presenting the classic version of the EASIEST top-mounted cigar box guitar pickup! No routing. No cutting. Just attach to the top of your cigar box guitar. The humbucker design makes it...
"The Chicago" Electric 3-String Cigar Box Guitar Kit
C. B. Gitty
$199.99
This deluxe kit includes everything you need to build am amazing-sounding heirloom quality 3-string electric cigar box guitar, including detailed instructions written by the man himself, Glenn...
Cigar Box Guitar Songbook - Volume 1: 45 Songs Arranged for 3-string Open G "GDG" Cigar Box Guitars
C. B. Gitty Publishing
$17.99
A collection of 45 beloved, easy-to-play classic songs arranged in tablature for 3-string Open GDG cigar box guitars. Each song incl
Complete DIY 3-String Fretted Cigar Box Guitar Kit with Neck - includes Acoustic/Electric Pickup
C. B. Gitty
$109.99
Build what you Play, Play what you Love!
Great for new and experienced builders, this kit comes with everything necessary to
Essential Cigar Box Guitar Fretting Starter Kit: Tools, Templates, Frets & Guide ($40 savings!)
C. B. Gitty
$122.99
The All-In-One Fretting Starter Kit: Everything you need to set up your own fretting station in your shop!
We've had many customers ask us for an all-in-one setup for fretting instruments, and...
Basic Cigar Box Guitar Kit with How-To Guide - Choose 3 or 4 String & Add-On Options!
C. B. Gitty
$44.99 - $46.99
Build a fully playable, Depression Era cigar box guitar using our modern parts and fully detailed directions.
Just add y