Cigar Box Guitars

This is a one-string acoustic canjo, offered under the American Canjo Company(tm) brand by C. B. Gitty. These instruments are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in New Hampshire, USA. They are fun and easy to play, well-made and look great - all at a...

This beautiful piece is one of our line of "illustrated" guitars, designed to capture the essence of fundamental, no-frills stringed instrument crafting. To the sturdy, no-frills frame (tone-rich wooden cigar box, hardwood neck & fretboard, solid...

It just ain't supper without some biscuits! Based on actual packing crate stencils from long ago, this design celebrates the tradition of good eatin' in the American south. Check out the the demo video below to hear what this line of "Pure and Simple"...

Catch the Katy, don't be stuck ridin' no mule! This awesome-sounding cigar box guitar and amplifier combo features vintage postcard artwork of the famous "Katy" limited passenger train. Its name was derived from the name of the railroad - the Kansas,...

"She caught the Katy, and left me a mule to ride..." So began one of Taj Mahal's most famous songs, which went on to be featured in the opening scene of the classic movie The Blues Brothers. This cigar box amplifier is emblazoned with vintage postcard...

Catch 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 name of the railroad - the Kansas, Missouri and Texas,...

Sailor and Navy tattoo artwork is some of the most recognizable of the 20th century, with a very distinctive style, based on older Japanese methods. Now you can get a re-imagining of one of the best-known designs on your Cigar Box Guitar! We also...

Great music, great food, and a party that almost never sleeps... Bourbon Street has long been the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter nightlife... and on each sidewalk corner you can look down and see the classic tiles that spell out the famous...

"Play your licks... on Route 66!" Proudly emblazoned with the legendary Route 66 sign depicted as painted on an aged brick wall, this guitar is an essential part of your kit for the next cross-country trip! This beautiful piece is one of our line of...

Fresh off of the R&D bench at C. B. Gitty HQ, we are proud to present this beautifully  decorated Made-in-the-USA cigar box resonator guitar, just in time for St. Patrick's day! This awesome-sounding cigar box resonator guitar features one of...

This beautiful piece is one of our line of "illustrated" guitars, designed to capture the essence of fundamental, no-frills stringed instrument crafting. To the sturdy, no-frills frame (tone-rich wooden cigar box, hardwood neck & fretboard, solid...

This is a one-string acoustic canjo, offered under the American Canjo Company(tm) brand by C. B. Gitty. These instruments are hand-made in the C. B. Gitty workshops in New Hampshire, USA. They are fun and easy to play, well-made and look great - all at a...