The Gittyman Legacy: The Spark That Started a Revolution
Back when the “Cigar Box Guitar Revolution” was just a few folks tradin’ secrets in dusty workshops and early internet forums, there wasn’t a clear map for how to build a real, stage-ready instrument. In those early days—around 2004—Mordacai Bondurant saw a need for something more than just “a stick in a box.”
He sat down and wrote “The World’s Most Powerful Cigar Box Guitar Making Manual.” It wasn’t just a collection of tips; it was the first complete, step-by-step eBook ever published on how to build a cigar box guitar.
Bridging the Gap: From Folk Art to Electric Blues
Before the Gittyman manual, most folks were buildin’ acoustic porch-playin’ instruments. This new guide changed the game by showin’ beginners how to wire up electronics and pickups. It turned a hobby into a movement, allowin’ builders to take their handmade creations out of the woodshop and onto the stage.
A Promise Kept: The $11 Tradition
A lot has changed since those first copies of the manual were downloaded. Websites have come and gone, and the world has gotten a whole lot louder. But at Gittyman.com, some things are set in stone.
From the day it was first published over twenty years ago to this very minute, the price of the manual has stayed exactly the same: $11. We believe the craft of buildin’ should stay accessible to anyone with a spare box and a dream. It’s our way of honorin’ the community that built this movement alongside us.
Why We’re Still Here:
We don’t just sell a manual; we share a piece of history. When you build from a Gittyman guide, you’re followin’ the same footprints left by the pioneers of the CBG world. We’re proud of our roots, and we’re even prouder to see what you’re goin’ to build next.
