Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

C. B. Gitty Custom Cigar Box GUitar necks

Top Content 

1 Pistol In My Hand ~ original by me.

Pistol In My Hand ~ original by me.

Added by Uncle John on November 11, 2019
2 Single U-Bass String on 4-String Git

Single U-Bass String on 4-String Git

Posted by FoldedSoup on October 2, 2019
3 Honky Tonk Heroes on CBG

Honky Tonk Heroes on CBG

Added by Poorness Studios on November 10, 2019
4 Dogbone Shuffle A .D. Eker 2019

Dogbone Shuffle A .D. Eker 2019

Added by Andries D. EKER on November 11, 2019
5 Words to a Son A D Eker 2019

Words to a Son A D Eker 2019

Added by Andries D. EKER on November 12, 2019
6 Gary O'slide - Nature - Cigar box guitar made in Borowice Lutherie

Gary O'slide - Nature - Cigar box guitar made in Borowice Lutherie

Added by Gary O'slide on November 11, 2019
7 Welcome Table ~ on CBG and tin sandwich

Welcome Table ~ on CBG and tin sandwich

Added by Uncle John on November 9, 2019
8 Jailhouse Blues

Jailhouse Blues

Added by Dave Lynas on November 10, 2019
9 Another wiring question

Another wiring question

Posted by James Pobog on November 9, 2019
10 Cyclops

Cyclops

Added by Bill Turner (Wunkyman) on November 10, 2019

Featured Products from C. B. Gitty

The Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by "Boxcar" Ben Gitty

Hobo Fiddle DIY Kit by Ben Gitty Baker - example of completed kit.

So sit down by the fire, boys, and tell a tale or two... there's really not much else for an old hobo to do..."

This kit contains everything you need to build your very own handmade Hobo Fi..

Price: $89.99

The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

The "T-Bone" Solid Cow Bone Guitar Slide

If you're looking for a unique option to add to your slide collection, you don't want to miss this one! In the years that we've been doing this, we've seen slides come in many different materials. Ceramic, Stainless, Brass, Glass, Copper..

Price: $9.99

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

The "Reso-Plate" 3-string License Plate Resonator Guitar Kit

Designed with front (or back) porch picking in mind, this kit has an full, rich resonator sound and is great for playing all sorts of music, including Blues, Folk and Country. The "Reso-Plate" kit is easy to as..

Price: $109.99

Groups

Chat

Active Conversations

Disconnected (12 online)

    Disconnected

    You are disconnected from chat. Connect to join the chat.

    Suspended From Chat

    Sign up to chat on Cigar Box Nation.

    Sign Up

     
     
     

    The Essential Pages

    New to Cigar Box Nation? How to Play Cigar Box GuitarsFree Plans & How to Build Cigar Box GuitarsCigar Box Guitar Building BasicsCigar Box Guitar Parts Store

    Site Sponsor

    Recommended Links & Resources

    Forum

    Visitors to the workshop

    Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by FoldedSoup 24 minutes ago. 2 Replies

    Single U-Bass String on 4-String Git

    Started by FoldedSoup in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by FoldedSoup 1 hour ago. 13 Replies

    r.e. testbed...

    Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog 3 hours ago. 1 Reply

    lots of new stuff and possibly an original idea...

    Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by James Pobog 4 hours ago. 8 Replies

    Cases for CBG's

    Started by Kevin Keating in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Taffy Evans 8 hours ago. 4 Replies

    St. Louis MO. CBG Club/Workshop

    Started by smilingdog1 in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by smilingdog1 11 hours ago. 634 Replies

    What's on your workbench?

    Started by Paul Craig in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Daniel Walter 15 hours ago. 1561 Replies

    Getting my head around Pentatonic...

    Started by James Pobog in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by James Pobog 19 hours ago. 13 Replies

    Another wiring question

    Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig 20 hours ago. 20 Replies

    VIDEO: Beginner Cigar Box Guitar Lesson - the 0-3-5 Blues Scale Secret

    Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Joseph Wesolowski yesterday. 1 Reply

    CB gitty 2.5w amp distortion

    Started by Fergus Lester in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig yesterday. 4 Replies

    new bridge

    Started by James Pobog in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig yesterday. 22 Replies

    Pup redux...

    Started by James Pobog in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Paul Craig yesterday. 15 Replies

    Make a Lo-Fi Telephone Microphone! EASY 5 Minute Project

    Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by Shane Speal shanespeal.com yesterday. 5 Replies

    Would I have a copywrite problem?

    Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans yesterday. 8 Replies

    What does your workshop look like?

    Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter on Monday. 28 Replies

    Salt when clamping!

    Started by KOOL DOG HOOCH in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Titch the Clown on Sunday. 15 Replies

    Homemade Fretless Bass Schematic

    Started by Shane Speal shanespeal.com in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. on Sunday. 2 Replies

    Chinese CBG necks - Opinions?

    Started by ghm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by ghm on Saturday. 6 Replies

    My CBG History

    Started by Uncle John in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Dennis "Denbo" Goodinson on Saturday. 39 Replies

    Blog Posts

    Cigar Box Guitar Bridges - For Sale - Made of Rosewood & GREAT Tone - Many available

    Posted by 3 String Guitars on November 9, 2019 at 5:30pm 0 Comments

    brick and mortar

    Posted by Rick Tish on November 8, 2019 at 3:54pm 4 Comments

    scale length vs personal physical characteristics??

    Posted by Bernie Edwards on November 2, 2019 at 6:00am 20 Comments

    Kevin M. Kraft answers the question: Who were or are your main musical influences?

    Posted by Kevin M. Kraft on October 29, 2019 at 10:30am 1 Comment

    My products have made it into Sight & Sound Music

    Posted by Rick Tish on October 4, 2019 at 8:22pm 1 Comment

    Latest Activity

    FoldedSoup replied to Taffy Evans's discussion Visitors to the workshop
    "Don't you Aussies have sticky traps for these things? ;)"
    24 minutes ago
    FoldedSoup replied to FoldedSoup's discussion Single U-Bass String on 4-String Git
    "I think that for the first experimental attempt, I'll be skipping the wiring and simply try to…"
    1 hour ago
    FoldedSoup replied to FoldedSoup's discussion Single U-Bass String on 4-String Git
    "I hadn't considered the vibratory action needed for the bass string.... more planning. Thanks…"
    1 hour ago
    Uncle John commented on Randy S. Bretz's photo
    Thumbnail

    Custom DJ mic / bridge

    "That is intricate and amazing. A lot of time and precise work."
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John commented on Dave Lynas's photo
    Thumbnail

    Isabela, Cheroots and Tin

    "Yup.  Lovely pic.  LIke a Christmas card for me - circa 1930.   "
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John commented on Bart Desmet's video
    Thumbnail

    ACDB7323-D0CE-44D3-81C0-9BA756D72E7E

    "Same for me, Bart.  The youtube route is not too bad.  Up load.   Save and…"
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John commented on Danny Gordon's video
    Thumbnail

    blues jam key of D

    "Danny this hit me so nicely this AM.  Slow blues.  Good tone and expression.  I…"
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John commented on Dave Lynas's video
    Thumbnail

    Big Box Cheroots Part 3

    "Yup.  I liked the arch too.  You end up making a true instrument built for sound. …"
    2 hours ago
    T-Gripped liked Taffy Evans's discussion Visitors to the workshop
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John commented on 3 String Guitars's video
    Thumbnail

    Deep Blues Slide Cigar Box Guitar - Pignose 3 String Blues

    "Yes, sir.  Good.  My old playing buddy has a Pignose Six String bought in Japan with and…"
    2 hours ago
    Uncle John replied to BrianQ.'s discussion Pentatonic scale in GDG tuning in the group How to Play a Cigar Box Guitar
    "Simple enough and highly usable.  I never seem to get beyond the open positions.  I like…"
    2 hours ago
    Ohiopicker is now a member of Cigar Box Nation
    3 hours ago
    Welcome Them!

    CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

    Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

    Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

    A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

    Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

    Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

    “Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

    “Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

    “Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

    “Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

    Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

    Events

    Music

    Loading…

    © 2019   Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker.   Powered by

    Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

    \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->