Introducing our custom Leavin&rsquo; Trunk Cigar Box Guitar hard case. Fitted especially to our guitar range, each hard case is&nbsp;wrapped in lush gold tweed fabric,&nbsp;black velour lining and gold hardware latches. Within lies internal neck bracing, internal box compartment and a key entry lock, outside there are&nbsp;heavy duty corner protectors and a high quality brown leather handle. Show your Cigar Box Guitar some love and longevity &ndash; worth every penny.
Each case measures approximately 90 x 30 x 20 cm and is constructed from heavy duty ply-wood with quality latches, hinges and handles all wrapped in gold tweed fabric.

Leavin’ Trunk

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Still the UK&rsquo;s original and best &lsquo;Build Your Own&rsquo; cigar box guitar kit. &hellip; No specialist tools or skills required to assemble &ndash; unlike the others!&nbsp;
Handmade entirely by us in the UK - support your homegrown craftspeople.
Currently crafting Oak body-top BYO kit only.
Check out the <a href="https://drummondandhammett.com/shop/parts/">Parts Shop</a> to customise and upgrade your CBG Kit with anything from magnetic pickups, sound-hole screens, corner pieces to extra controls &ndash; we&rsquo;ve got all you need!
This Build Your Own Cigar Box Guitar Kit is simple to assemble and comes with easy-to-follow instructions which can be completed by anyone of any age. It has a great acoustic sound and is the bare bones introduction to the traditional Cigar Box Guitar, remaining fully customizable from headstock shape to neck profile, string action to electrics, from paint finish to accessories. The B.Y.O model also features a fully-fretted neck carved from one solid piece of poplar timber, piezo-disk pickup so you can plug-in to an amp, and a mahogany bridge base. This kit comes with strings and all parts necessary to complete the guitar kit &ndash; nothing else but creativity required.
Choose from the Standard model or the Bottle-slide Starter Kit, the latter of which comes complete with one hand-cut bottle slide, 4x chrome corner pieces, authentic vintage cigar box graphic illustration sticker and D+H guitar pick.
3 and 4 String versions available &ndash; simply select from the drop down menu.
For those wanting something a little more pro and custom, check out our other authentic Cigar Box Guitar models.

Build Your Own CBG

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The &lsquo;Catfish Po&rsquo; Boy&rsquo; model features a unique Hammett Guitar Co custom cigar box graphic label inspired by vintage fishing tackle and bait shop signs of the southern states of the USA! Equip with our Waverley &lsquo;New Age&rsquo; tuning pegs, four ornate chrome corner pieces, white mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 17-fret black walnut finger board,&nbsp;solid maple neck, mahogany body w/ maple rims, two chrome resonator soundhole screens, through-string tail-end&nbsp;ferrules,&nbsp;Gibson-style&nbsp;headstock with genuine 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset, 24.75&Prime; fret scale, rosewood bridge, solid bone nut+saddle and a single hot sounding mini-humbucker w/ chrome pickup surround, single volume control + chrome control knob w/ tele-style pot input jack.
Just look at that swampy artwork worthy of the delta!
This catfish po&rsquo; boy is quite the catch!
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 2-3 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Catfish Po' Boy

The Especial model features a vintage cigar box graphic label of your choosing (see images), our Waverley-style &lsquo;New Age&rsquo; tuning pegs, ornate corner pieces, mother-of-pearl fret markers, 17-fret black walnut finger board,&nbsp;solid maple neck, mahogany body,&nbsp;through-string tail-end&nbsp;ferrules,&nbsp;Gibson-style&nbsp;headstock with 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset, 24.75&Prime;&nbsp;fret scale, rosewood bridge, solid-bone nut&nbsp;and a mini-humbucker w/ volume control and chrome control knob.
Select your choice of &lsquo;vintage label&rsquo; to adorn your custom cigar box guitar from the drop-down menu below and combine it with a chosen string configuration.
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 2-3 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Especial

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The BlackJack model features a vintage &lsquo;stressed-burst&rsquo; paint finish, our Waverley-style &lsquo;Western&rsquo; tuning pegs, 8 ornate corner pieces, white mother-of-pearl fret markers, 17-fret Indian Rosewood finger board, beautifully carved neck of sycamore and American black walnut (or another striking combination of woods), Maple body, through-string tail-end&nbsp;ferrules, Gretsch-style headstock with 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset, 24.75&Prime;&nbsp;fret scale, &nbsp;rosewood bridge and solid-bone nut. See our blog entry &lsquo;<a href="https://drummondandhammett.com/electrification-explained/">Electrification Explained</a>&lsquo; for clarification on the different pick-up options.
Why not try our &lsquo;Diablo&rsquo; Dual Mini-humbucker version, which comes with 2 pickups, 3-Way Selector Switch and some extra surprise &lsquo;mojo&rsquo; to really make a statement. (see photo gallery)
If you&rsquo;d prefer a 3-string version of this model, simply select from the drop-down menu below.
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Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 2-3 week waiting time on this model.

Black Jack

Hand cut and ground glass bottle-slides. As each slide is produced from a genuine re-claimed wine or whisky bottle, the glass is remains heavy and thick enough to achieve satisfactory note sustain for even the most demanding slide players &nbsp;&ndash; &nbsp;ewach bottle neck slide naturally has a slight taper, perfect for players of all caliber.
These slides can&rsquo;t be found off the shelf at the music store, they&rsquo;re off the back of the bar !
Authentic and essential for those bottle-slide blues.
Feel free to request a length, ring size or colour (except blue)

Bottle Slides

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The Harlequin Resophonic model features a unique D+H custom cigar box guitar resonator cone and chrome &lsquo;deco -style&rsquo; coverplate, our Waverley-style &lsquo;New Age&rsquo; tuning pegs, Abalone and diamond mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 23-fret rosewood or ebony finger board w/ chequerboard binding and matching veneered Paddle-style headstock with diamond mother-of-pearl inlay, solid maple neck w/ 2-way adjustable truss-rod, beautifully chequerboard-bound solid black walnut body, two chrome sound hole screens, chrome strap buttons, 24 3/4&Prime; fret scale, 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset into head, countersunk inset neck ferrules, solid-bone nut, mini-humbucker + matching surround w/ volume control, chrome control knob and tele-style countersunk chrome input jack plate.
With so much black walnut,&nbsp;chrome and chequerboard binding &ndash; there&rsquo;s been no other resophonic guitar like it before!
And now select &lsquo;Solid&rsquo; or &lsquo;Slotted style headstock available
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 4-6 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Harlequin Resophonic

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The Resophonic model features a unique D+H custom cigar box guitar resonator cone and art-deco chrome coverplate, our Waverley-style &lsquo;New Age&rsquo; tuning pegs, white mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 23-fret rosewood&nbsp;fingerboard, solid maple bolt-on neck, beautifully ivoroid-bound solid black walnut body, Harmony-style &lsquo;f&rsquo;-holes, chrome strap buttons, black &lsquo;swamp-oak&rsquo; veneered Gibson-style headstock with 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset and diamond mother-of-pearl inlay, 24 3/4&Prime; fret scale, solid-bone nut, mini-humbucker + chrome surround w/ volume control, chrome control knob and tele-style countersunk chrome input jack plate.
With so much black walnut and so much chrome &ndash; there&rsquo;s been no other resophonic guitar like it before!
And now choose between solid or slotted headstock configurations.&nbsp;
***Make this model complete with a D+H custom fitted, tweed-cloth covered hardcase***
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 4-6 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Resophonic

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The Black Walnut Jack model features a beautiful solid black walnut body w/ chequerboard body binding and Mahogany body rims, chrome corner pieces, our Waverley-style &lsquo;Western&rsquo; tuning pegs, white mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 17-fret Indian&nbsp;Rosewood or Ebony finger board (availability &amp; buyer location dependant), laminate neck of Maple+Black Walnut or Mahogany+Maple, Kay-style &lsquo;f&rsquo;-holes, chrome strap buttons, Gibson-style headstock with 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset, 24 3/4&Prime; fret scale, rosewood bridge, through-string tail-end ferrules, solid-bone nut, choice of 1 or 2 mini-humbuckers,&nbsp;volume + tone controls, chrome control knobs and thick chrome input jack plate.
Each model of this guitar is unique and one-off given the grain of the timbers used and may vary slightly from image gallery.
Dual mini-humbuckers are accompanied by a 3-way selector switch.
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 2-4 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Black Walnut Jack

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The &lsquo;Heavy Lightnin&rsquo; model features a unique D+H custom cigar box graphic label of heavy lightning and red thunder (inspired by vintage gig-band posters of the late 60s rock&rsquo;n&rsquo;roll movement).., our Waverley-style &lsquo;New Age&rsquo; tuning pegs, ornate corner pieces, white mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 17-fret black walnut finger board,&nbsp;solid maple neck, mahogany body,&nbsp;chrome resonator soundhole screens, through-string tail-end&nbsp;ferrules,&nbsp;Gibson-style&nbsp;headstock with 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset, 24.75&Prime; fret scale, rosewood bridge, solid-bone nut&nbsp;and a mini-humbucker w/ volume control and chrome control knob.
Just look at that artwork! &ndash; what a statement.
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 2-3 week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available

Heavy Lightnin'

Introducing the 'Swamp Lightnin' solid body cigar box guitar!
This model features a solid black walnut body with Morta wood (Bog oak circa 2000BC) top, Kluson closed-back machine heads, white mother-of-pearl fret markers on a 23-fret ebony fretboard and matching veneered paddle-style headstock, a solid maple set-neck, chrome strap buttons, 24 3/4&Prime; fret scale, 1920&rsquo;s nickel coin inset into head, solid-bone nut w/adjustable ebony bridge, custom Hammett Guitar Co. trapeze tailpiece, mini-humbucker + matching surround w/ volume control, chrome control knob and electrosocket chrome input.
Please note that due to a high number of orders there is roughly a 3-4-week waiting time on this model.
3 or 4 String versions available in no-cut, cutaway or double cutaway configurations.

Swamp Lightnin

Ornate chromed box-corner pieces with screws - the perfect addition to your Cigar Box Guitar creation.
Available in sets of Four or Eight

Ornate Chrome Box Corners

3-way toggle switch for selecting between 2 Pickups - comes complete with ABS Rhythm/Treble selection-ring.
Requires a 12.5mm hole to mount the switch.

3-Way Toggle Switch + Rhythm/Treble Ring

Orange Drop tone capacitor for electric guitar. Great tonal sweep with plenty of depth, clarity and bass.
0.22uf for Single Coil pickups
0.47uf for Humbucker/Mini Humbucker pickups

Orange-Drop Tone Capacitor

Mono 1/4" Output Socket&nbsp;jacks accept standard 1/4" plugs. A mono jack is suitable for most guitars. Mounting nut and flat washer included.
Requires 3/8"-diameter mounting hole; 3/8 x 32 threaded portion is 1/4" long.

Mono Output Jack Socket

Each 'New Age' tuner features 18:1 gear ratio for fine tuning, a cast baseplate with decorative imprint, vintage style scalloped 'Butter bean' knobs and nylon worm bearings with tension screw for smooth operation. Sets of 4 (2-left/2-right) or 6 (3-left/3-right). Each set includes mounting screws and knurled press-fit peghead bushings. 11/32" (8.73mm) diameter pegholes required.
For left and right sided solid peg heads / slotted headstock version now available.

Kluson 'New Age' Tuners

Each 'Western' tuner features 18:1 gear ratio for fine tuning, a sculpted and cast baseplate with brass cog, vintage style scalloped 'Butterbean' knobs and nylon worm bearings with tension screw for smooth operation. Sets of 4 (2-left/2-right) or 6 (3-left/3-right). Each set includes mounting screws and knurled press-fit peghead bushings. 11/32" (8.73mm) diameter pegholes required. A faithful reproduction of the most faultless machine head ever made.
For left and right sided solid peg heads / slotted headstock version now available.

Kluson 'Western' Tuners

Each 'Economy' tuner features 14:1 gear ratio for fine tuning, a compact removable metal knob, miniature die-cast gear housing and lifetime sealed lubrication.
Sets of 4 (2-left/2-right) or 6 (3-left/3-right). Each set includes threaded hex peg head bushings with mounting washers. No drilling or screwing necessary with the simple self- locating pin mount. These tuners are of a high quality and can directly&nbsp;replace&nbsp;many Grover machine heads without modification.
Bright Nickel finish available.&nbsp;For left and right sided solid peg heads.&nbsp;To be sure these tuners fit your instrument, compare your existing machines and peghole dimensions to our listed specs&nbsp;to help determine the best replacement.

Mini Economy Tuners

High quality aluminium fluted knobs with knurling and set screw for 1/4 solid shaft potentiometers. The traditional knob used on my Black Jack model and other guitars. Sold separately - see additional information for fitting advice.
Measure your control pot shaft before ordering. 1/4" knobs work with 1/4" solid potentiometer shafts (the potentiometers we stock).

Aluminium Fluted Guitar Knob

Two options to choose from; 250KOhm (Single Coil) or 500KOhm (Humbucker/Mini Humbucker) guitar potentiometers, suitable for our <a title="Guitar Control Knobs" href="http://drummondandhammett.com/product/parts/guitar-knobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Control Knobs</a>.
Requires a 9.5mm hole to mount the potentiometer(s).
1/4" solid shaft potentiometers for guitar pickup controls.

Guitar Potentiometer

Great P90 pickups that 'punch' just like they should .
Cream covers and adjustable pole pieces. 'Dog Ear' version comes with surface mounting screws.
5.4 K.Ohm
Generous length of wire to navigate your guitar internals.
'Soap Bar' or 'Dog-Ear' versions available.

P90 Pickup

High quality Piezo Rod pickup with mini jack plug ready for active-EQ device. These piezo rods are custom made and perfectly balance for Cigar Box Guitars or 4-string instruments of E / D / G tunings.
Male mini-jack is easily removed if so desired to hardwire the pickup to a volume control or mono-jack socket.
The copper Piezo plate measures approximately 40mm and should be mounted under/into the instruments bridge.

Piezo Rod Pickup

Welcome to D+H Musical Instrument Company - home to Americana-inspired hand-crafted British stringed instruments and accessories. 

I produce the finest quality U.K. hand built Cigar Box Guitars and tradition-inspired instruments of southern USA blues origin. Along with my range of cigar box guitars, I now offer 'golden-era' focused recreations of time-less classic 60's Chicago-era semi-acoustic electric guitars. Enjoy the shop, check out my parts + accessories section and browse at your leisure. Thanks for your interest in an independant craftsman!

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