News

One hot August morning I decided to head out to the Gitty workshop and build something. I'd been spending too much time at my desk, you see, and while the air conditioning is nice, I needed an "inspiration" break.  There's nothing like making some sawdust, and turning a crazy idea (and a pile of unlikely sticks) into an amazing instrument, to re-stoke the creative fires. The result was the Yankee Yardstick guitar, a beautifully rustic and unique instrument creation that sounds eve …

You love building cigar box guitars, but sometimes there are too many obstacles to get the look and sound you want from a cigar box. Perhaps where you live, you have a tough time finding cigar boxes. Or maybe the boxes you find are too small, strangely shaped, or they don’t look how you want. Well, have you considered building your own box? Take Control Building your own box is a rewarding experience and, compared to cigar boxes, offers you more freedom to get the size and look you de …

Want to challenge yourself with a new way to build your next guitar? Use an old wooden crate to make your biggest, most distinctive DIY-guitar yet! There's no question that cigar boxes are the most popular repurposed item for building homemade/handmade musical instruments. Of course, there are other popular options: wine and liquor boxes, silverware cases, metal boxes, and cookie tins and such, but what about when you want a little bigger challenge? For me, that challenge is provided by …