The Original Cigar Box Guitar Building Manual
First Step-by-Step Guide
The original manual for building an electric cigar box guitar.
Electric Build Method
Learn pickups, wiring, and stage-ready setup.
Price $11
The same original price for over 20 years.
The Story Behind Mordacai Bondurant
Deep in a quiet Tennessee hollow, the morning mist hangs low over the grass like a soft, gray blanket. This is where Mordacai Bondurant lives, on a piece of mountain land that his family has loved for generations. Out here, you don’t hear the roar of traffic or the hum of city lights. Instead, you hear the wind rustling through the oaks and the smell of wild mint in the air. It is the kind of peaceful place that makes you want to sit on the porch and play your Cigar Box Guitar, and just breathe.
Mordacai’s days are filled with the steady, honest work of a man who truly loves his home. He spends his time tending to a big vegetable garden, cultivating his tobacco fields, and looking after his three cows. One of those cows is as friendly as a pet dog, another is plumb fat from good grazing, and the third one is a bit of a character—she actually clucks like a hen. Mordacai is a man who loves his country and feels a deep sense of peace being part of a community where folks still look out for one another.
His life is simple and quiet, just the way he likes it. He doesn’t have a typical job; his only income comes from the things he grows and the animals he raises. From his garden rows to his tobacco patches, he lives entirely off the land. Because of this, he truly relies on the support of kind people who buy his eBook. He is deeply grateful for every single reader, knowing that your help is what allows him to keep his family’s legacy going.
Just imagine for a moment what it feels like to live in harmony with the seasons. Picture a life where the day ends with the sun dipping below the purple ridges, leaving you with the tired but happy feeling of a day well spent.
The Building Process
How a Cigar Box Guitar Comes to Life
The Gittyman guide walks you through the key steps needed to turn a simple cigar box into a playable instrument.
01
Cut The Cigar Box
Start by cutting the Cigar Box for the guitar neck.
02
Install Fret Wires
After sawing the exact Fret locations, install the Fret Wires.
03
Mark Tuner Positions
Measure and mark the exact positions for the tuners on the headstock before drilling.
04
Drill Tuner Holes
Carefully drill the holes at the marked positions to prepare for installing the tuners.
05
Install Tuners and Bushings
Secure the tuners and bushings into the drilled holes to complete the headstock setup.
06
Add Electronics
Install a Guitar Jack and a Volume Control Knob.
Gittyman's Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners
Original price still only $11
The author: Mordacai Bondurant
Written by Mordacai Bondurant, this guide teaches beginners how to build their own electric cigar box guitar step by step. From the woodwork to the electronics, the manual provides clear instructions so anyone can build a playable instrument.
