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About My Cigar Box Guitars

Uniquely Created Cigar Box Guitars with an intentional 'made at home' look and are made of real re-purposed boxes with minor dings and scratches - this is not a flaw and in fact adds to the vintage home made style.

 

Blues Boy Jag Cigar Box Guitars is a premier CBG store that specializes in handmade cigar box guitars. My instruments are crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, so that each one is a unique work of art. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, CBG guitars are perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of bluesy charm to their sound. Visit me or check out my store and discover the magic of Blues Boy Jag Cigar Box Guitars. I take great pride in handcrafting each guitar with attention to detail, ensuring that each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation. My commitment to quality and individuality sets me apart from the rest, and I invite you to explore my collection (Shop) to discover the story behind each instrument.

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Blues Boy Jag has opened for three time Grammy winner Kingfish, Paul Thorn, Samantha Fish and is a two time winner of the Arkansas River Blues Society "Blues Challenge" and participant at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, 2009, 2010. Jag makes and sells cigar box guitars on the internet at www.bluesboyjag.com.

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Two time winner of the Arkansas River Blues Society "Blues Challenge" and participant at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, 2009, 2010. Blues Boy Jag makes and sells cigar box guitars on the internet at www.bluesboyjag.com.​​​​​​

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  • Professionally Made For Professional Musicians.

  • Signed and serialized.

  • Adjustable string height.

  • Approximately 2 octave neck!Humbucker or Single Coil

  • PickupMakes a great travel guitar!

  • Quality Tuning Machines

  • Play it acoustic or 'electrically'

  • Meticulously hand sanded and shaped

  • All boxes are 100% wood, not cardboard Easy enough for adults OR kids to play

  • The Same wire frets Gibson and Fender uses for intricate chording and excellent tone

  • Contoured and lowered headstock for better intonation.

  • Contoured (rounded) underside of neck for easy playability

  • Custom artwork available on request - email me for a quote

  • Each guitar is hand made and unique, no two are alike or sound alike.​

  • Most models have a 5th 4th 3rd and 2nd strings, however you can use heavier gauge strings - thousands of tuning options!

  • Red oak neck - hand made, the best wood for a guitar neck, light and very easy to fret and resistant to bowing

  • The Cigar Box Guitar will be packed professionally and securely, making sure that it arrives in perfect condition.

  • Choose single coil or quiet (no hum) humbucker pickups.

  • The Cigar Box Guitar will be packed professionally and securely, making sure that it arrives in perfect condition.

  • Choose single coil or quiet (no hum) humbucker pickups.

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