Cigar Box Guitars
Handmade with a rich history, typically crafted from repurposed cigar boxes, offer a raw and bluesy sound that celebrate the spirit of music craftsmanship
What is a cigar box guitar?
Dating back to the 19th century, these unique instruments originated from resourcefulness and creativity, as musicians sought affordable alternatives to traditional guitars. Originating in the southern United States, particularly during the Great Depression, the cigar box guitar became a symbol of grassroots musical innovation. Early blues musicians, in particular, embraced these homemade instruments, contributing to their popularity. Over the years, the tradition has endured, with contemporary musicians and enthusiasts continuing to build and play these distinctive guitars, preserving a piece of musical history born out of necessity and ingenuity.
Our Line of Cigar Box Guitars
Get back to your roots! Cigar Box guitars are typically tuned to an open chord and relatively easy to play! Unlike using re-purposed cigar boxes, we make our Cigar Box guitars one at a time, using re-claimed materials like old lumber, rusted bolts and hinges. Each one is unique and has its own place in your guitar arsenal!
cigar box guitars for sale
To order, contact Girouard Guitars and indicate the item number you’re interested in purchasing or to get started on your custom designed cigar box guitar!
Cigar Box
#4033
This cigar box guitar is made with beautiful African mahogany , it has an oak neck and a sapele mahogany fretboard! It’s got a flat mounted pickup, distressed control knobs and antique brass box corners. It comes in a soft “gig” bag. Tune it up and you’re ready to play.
$ 425.00
Resonator Cigar Box
#4723
This resonator cigar box has that delta blues, dirty Mississippi growl and a whole lot of style with the reclaimed beadboard body, the “Electric Delta” pickup, and rusted, “aged” hardware. It comes in a soft “gig”bag!
$ 485.00
SOLD
Cigar Box
#3923
Rich in Americana, this cigar box has clear, crisp highs and lows. It gets its life from a piezo pickup which provides all that you need for blues, country, or whatever you like to play. Comes in a soft “gig” bag
$ 395.00
The Big Easy
#4223
The #4223 has a maple box, red oak neck and a mahogany fretboard. The custom artwork is done in a New Orleans theme, all drawn and colored then top coated with a lacquer finish. The guitar has an “Electric Delta” pickup, volume and tone control knobs, brass tuners and a 25” scale neck! Comes with a soft “gig” bag. More photos available upon request.
*We can do any guitar with custom artwork like this one. We’ve done many guitars with various themes over the years. Please inquire if you have a specific idea!
$ 450.00
SOLD
Jack in the Box
#4523
The #4523 is for the gambler in all of us. It’s got an alder body, red oak neck and a maple fretboard, with hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs for the fret markers. The artwork is all CNC carved, then filled with colored resins. The pickup is an Electric Delta, with dice as the volume and tone knobs. Comes with a soft “gig” bag. More photos available upon request.
$ 1050.00
SOLD