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C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is your one-stop shop for the parts and accessories you need for building and playing Cigar Box Guitars and other hand-made instruments (and even store-bought ones!). This group is the place for product links and updates.

Website: http://www.cbgitty.com/cubecart
Location: New Hampshire
Members: 261
Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2022

Welcome to C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply

C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply is your increasingly one-stop shop for finding the parts and gear you need for building and playing cigar box guitars, other hand-made instruments, and even store-bought instruments.

Over the last year and a half we have been working very hard to build our product line to include many of the things you have asked for: from fret wire, to fretting guides and tools, to electronic components, decorative hardware, instrument hardware and more. Our focus has always been on finding the best suppliers for quality goods at great prices, so that the savings can be passed onto our customers. We got into this because it seemed like the established big supply houses were making way too much profit on what they were selling, and we felt we could do better - and we have.

This group on Cigar Box Nation is intended to be the central point for product updates, annoucements, new product requests, general annoucements, testimonials, general how-to discussions and more. All are welcome, and your participation is appreciated! We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has done business with us thus far, and we look forward to working with more of you in the future.

Ben/CBGitty

Discussion Forum

Sticker removal?

Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 27, 2021. 4 Replies

I have a box that has the remnants of a sticker. What is the best removal method?Continue

HOBO FIDDLE

Started by PEGGY TRAMBLE. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Jan 8, 2020. 4 Replies

I just finished building a hobo fiddle from a kit and it turned out really well.  This one has the nylon strings.  I was wondering if anyone has built one and installed steel strings and if so what…Continue

CBG Tune-O-Matics?

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by ILL GREEN Dec 28, 2018. 2 Replies

Up until recently, I have used tuneomatics on my builds. A simple mod by removing the first and last saddles to accommodate a 4 string guitar.  I just screw the bridge down without thumbwheels or …Continue

Pure and Simple kit

Started by rodger moore. Last reply by Paul Craig May 1, 2018. 3 Replies

Finished my first CBG kit from CB Gitty.I'm pretty impressed with the quality and ease of building.The instrument is a blast to play too.My wife and I were taking turns on it and practicing riff…Continue

Plezo pickup

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Mar 1, 2016. 4 Replies

I think I have a plan to snug this Gitty piezo bar under a brass bridge/saddle.Thing is I'd like to epoxy it all under their for easier install and permanintness.Anyone think it would dampen the…Continue

How to wire 3-way Toggle Switch? (Item #50-029-01)

Started by Keith Stanford. Last reply by Wayfinder Oct 23, 2015. 2 Replies

I just bought a 3-Way toggle switch from C.B. Gitty and looked at the wiring diagram that he has on his website.  Way too complicated for me to figure out.Can anyone simplify the wiring for me…Continue

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Comment by Uncle John on June 18, 2012 at 12:43pm

I have been a pizeo guy and likely will stay that way.  But I have 2 hubcap guitars that I had trouble with the piezos.  I got some covered bass pickups from Gitty a while back  I put one on a hub cap git.   Sounds great.  Can really handle high volume.   Pleased!   Thanks!

Comment by Mike Gregory on June 15, 2012 at 11:21pm

hi, ive got a question,,,,,just got a couple of pick up pre wired from GBGitty,,,and there are 6 silver dots on the top (new to this) can i instal it square to the 3 strings or do i angle it so 1 string crosses 2 silver dots,,,,

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Comment by Kirsten Macfarlane on June 7, 2012 at 7:09pm

Hello from New Zealand, thanks so much for having an amazon store! And for shipping really quickly !! Very handy, its hard to get parts down this way without spending a fortune so its much appriciated!! I'll definately be shopping there!! Thanks again :D

Comment by Ian Holmes on May 29, 2012 at 3:36pm

my CBGitty Big Macanudo #4 arrived today. I can't believe how quickly it got here by the postal service given the holiday weekend. Excellent craftsmanship, superb tone. The volume out of a cigar box amazed me. I love it.

Comment by Lester Harper on April 12, 2012 at 12:54pm

I have ordered a few times from Gitty in the past month and absolutely recommend them to anyone. One of the best customer services I have seen fast shipping to boot. I will be buying most of my supplies from them.

Comment by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker on February 6, 2012 at 6:08am

We've installed some updates on the C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply web store over the weekend, including an entirely new look and feel. The hope is that this new visual theme will be easier for people to use, as well as looking cleaner and more professional. If you haven't checked out the store lately, we also have a lot of great new stuff. http://www.cbgitty.com/cubecart/

 

Comment by Charlotte Henry on January 30, 2012 at 12:55pm

I'm looking to put a tone pot on my current build.  I have some of the 10KOhm linear taper pots from Gitty, but notice some folks are saying to use same value pot as the Volume (500Kohm) and to use a capacitor on the tone pot.  I noticed that Gitty does not sell anything but the one tone pot.  Can anybody give me some feedback on using the pot I already have or should I use a 500 audio taper  with a capacitor?  I'm using a single humbucker.

Comment by Charlotte Henry on January 17, 2012 at 5:38pm

I'm loving C.B. Gitty!  I bought the chrome humbuckers and wondered if anyone had found mounting rings that fit these? They are about 1 1/8" X 2 5/8.

Comment by Phil Chestnut on November 27, 2011 at 4:55pm

I was very impressed how fast I got my order. working on the next order. I just worried about all the holiday mail slowing it down.

Comment by Bama Jelley on November 15, 2011 at 5:15pm

Ben, I was very happy to find my first shipment from CB Gitty waiting for me by the front door as I arrived home from work this evening. My order was 100% correctly filled and arrived quicker than expected. Unfortunately, I am going out of town on business for a few days, so I will have to wait a bit longer to install my new parts. As soon as I get everything installed, I will be sure and write some reviews on your site. It was a pleasure doing business with you my friend.

 

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Discussion Forum

Sticker removal?

Started by Ken Hope. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 27, 2021. 4 Replies

HOBO FIDDLE

Started by PEGGY TRAMBLE. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Jan 8, 2020. 4 Replies

CBG Tune-O-Matics?

Started by ILL GREEN. Last reply by ILL GREEN Dec 28, 2018. 2 Replies

Pure and Simple kit

Started by rodger moore. Last reply by Paul Craig May 1, 2018. 3 Replies

Plezo pickup

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Danny B. Mar 1, 2016. 4 Replies

How to wire 3-way Toggle Switch? (Item #50-029-01)

Started by Keith Stanford. Last reply by Wayfinder Oct 23, 2015. 2 Replies

Ground loop

Started by Jonny. Last reply by Ellwood T. Bear Oct 30, 2012. 1 Reply

I'm sold

Started by FatBoy CooKen. Last reply by FatBoy CooKen Sep 2, 2012. 2 Replies

Thank you!

Started by C.W. Jun 23, 2012. 0 Replies

Product Updates and Announcements

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Jun 23, 2012. 17 Replies

Chrome mini humbuckers

Started by Charlotte Henry Jan 17, 2012. 0 Replies

rod piezo as bridge

Started by Bob Young. Last reply by James Bush Jan 17, 2012. 8 Replies

Awesome service

Started by Mike Whisenhunt. Last reply by Turkeychicken Jan 17, 2012. 1 Reply

Rod piezos - great sound but how do i combat feedback?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by Randy S. Bretz Jan 16, 2012. 4 Replies

Economy tuners

Started by Chuck Dubman. Last reply by Chuck Dubman Oct 22, 2011. 2 Replies

How-To and Product Usage Discussions

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Last reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker Aug 17, 2011. 19 Replies

Great Service...

Started by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp. Last reply by Soul Cat Guitar Uke and Amp Jul 28, 2011. 2 Replies

Product Requests

Started by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Last reply by Jonny Sormo Nov 21, 2010. 15 Replies

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