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Your cart is empty. This kit contains all of the hardware and parts you need to build your Cigar Box Guitar (CBG), except for the 1 x 2 x 34-inch hardwood neck, which can be easily found at any lumber/hardware store (we don't include a neck because it would significantly increase the shipping). This kit includes 1 paper-covered cigar box (a nice good-sized one perfect for a CBG), a 3-string set of Acoustic Medium CBG strings, 3 economy open-gear tuners with bushings and screws, 8 shiny brass box corners with screws, (4) 1-inch screened brass grommets for use as sound hole inserts, (2) 3/8-inch x 1 1/2-inch threaded rod lengths for use as the nut and bridge, (1) brass tailpiece hinge, and our exclusive 26-page assembly instructions booklet, chock full of detailed, annotated photos and great down-to-earth how-to instructions.
Please note that the copper pipe slide and guitar pick are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not included in this kit, nor is the maple neck shown in the picture. Also please note that you may not receive the exact cigar boxes shown in these photos, but you will definitely receive a fine, decorative, good-sized box perfect for use as the body of a CBG. The cigar box may be partly constructed from hardboard instead of wood, but don't worry - hardboard boxes sound great as CBGs! We created our assembly instructions document specifically with the first-time builder in mind; it is chock-full of clear, detailed annotated photos and clear step-by-step how-to information, and will clearly guide you though the process of assembling, stringing and tuning your new CBG. It even has a short section to help get you playing your first tunes on it!
VBS
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
Cool.
james estepp
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
Box is smaller than most cigar box guitars. Thought it included a neck but it doesn't. I didn't see anywhere that said it wasn't included but it's whatever. Haven't put it together yet but I guess the design of the box is kind of cool
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022
The directions are unclear when you have to drill the holes at the top. Follow the instructions and diagrams and you’ll realize they are on the wrong side when you get to the end and have to assemble
Nomadman
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
After my 6 year old grandson built a “guitar” out of a cereal box and some odds-and-ends, I decided to get him this kit for Christmas. In January, we tackled it together, and while some components (tuning pegs, in particular) are not of the best quality, the project went smoothly. On the day it was complete, I handed him his first bottleneck slide, and he was off to the races. Enjoy this kit and follow the instructions carefully. I screwed up one of the cuts, and went down my local smoke shop to get a replacement. No big deal. Footnote: he turns 7 in a couple of days, and his Dad is giving him his first Fender! Watch out! :)
Steven Dorie
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2017
Came in earlier then expected and everything was in the box
John Siedleski
Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2017
Built the kit and have a fantastic acoustic cigar box guitar
fRANKwOODS
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2014
Good, clear instructions, easy assembly, all parts were there.My next project will be to build one from scratch, thanks to this kit.
Utahnancy
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
My brother was elated. The cigar box was top quality and he has the basics to start making his own guitar now. He has two he purchased but he is excited to now make his own. He is quite talented, he makes his own amps so he cannot wait to get started. I want to thank you we could not be more pleased. Happy new year.
Callie Critturs
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2013
This was a gift -- my husband bought his 1st CBG 2 years ago and literally has taught himself to play the guitar on it. I'm always looking for stuff to get him ... and the timing was just "right" to see if he wanted to do this. My husband is NOT Mr. Fix-it. He was thrilled with this -- and has had so much fun getting ready to build it, getting the "right" piece of wood for the neck, etc. For $40 it will be a ton of fun for him and I could think of no better way to say "Babe, I'm SO proud of you!" than to encourage him to go from just "playing" to "making" (cos that's the whole thing about CBGs -- hand-made music!!) -- and if you're reading this and have to ask what a CBG is?? Either you're looking for a gift ... or you need to look it up. BE AWARE -- this kit does NOT include the wood for the neck. That's something that can be purchased ready to put on ... or some folks get really into the different sounds from the different woods, etc. But that has to be added to this kit to make the guitar.
C. Norman
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2011
Gonna keep it short and sweet. Keep in mind this kit takes a bit to build. I built mine in about two hours but, I had all the tools needed handy and woodworking expeirience under my belt. Its decent (kinda) quality tuners, cigar box, and hardware. Heres a tip: Instead of putting the middle string tuner inline with the first string tuner put it at the top middle of the guitars head so that the tuner and string are perfectly in the middle of the neck. OH! and buy it directly from C.B. Gitty's website, its alot cheaper and faster shipping.
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