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One man's trash is another luthier's "parts hoard."  In this video, we take a peek at the ever-growing pile of found objects at the Gitty workshop.There's just something about an organized pile of junk...especially when you're an instrument builder. Ben Gitty Baker shows off the amazing stash and demonstrates the Bike Pump Steam Whistle contraption originally used in the documentary, Chasing Steam. …

C. B. Gitty sponsors the weekday broadcasts of Cigar Box Nation TV.  You can watch these live at noon (EST US) at www.Facebook.com/CigarBoxNation.  We've also archived some of the latest episodes right here so you can catch up. …

Greeting CB Gitty staff, I wanted to share a recent build that has many of your products and parts. CB Gitty parts are:TunersMedium Fret WireLipstick pickupTailstockPsycho knobBridge and biscuitBone nut9 vDC battery mountAnd countless hours of watching Mr. Watt and reading every blog you guys put out.There is a piezo disc mounted in a Shiner beer bottle cap under the dog bowl and it has a rich acoustic and electric sound from either or both pickups.Thank you so much for allowing us builder …

Cigar Box Nation TV presents, "Don't Fret About Fretting: Ben Gitty's Four-Part Series."  These episodes are jam packed with building tips, music, ideas and more.  For beginners and advanced fretters alike.  Bookmark this page and come back to it as you need more inspiration! …

It's time to go up on the mountain with cigar box zen master, Glenn Watt as he discusses his building techniques and design philosophies.  This is an ongoing series of videos that air on Cigar Box Nation TV (http://facebook.com/cigarboxnation). …