The Australian Cigar Box Guitar Revolution

Return to the primal roots of guitar music with a handcrafted Nigel McTrustry cigar box guitar.

There’s something special about the cigar box guitar (CBG) that strikes a chord with people.

Each McTrustry cigar box guitar is a personal work of art, a musical instrument with its own distinctive sound that lets you express your own unique style through your own unique music. Nigel sources his guitar parts from guitar/music, hardware, plumbing and electronic stores. Additionally, he searches for parts in antique shops. The cigar boxes come from all around the world.

Nigel McTrustry has had many years of experience as both musician and instrument maker.

Cigar box guitars are a creative and authentic way to return to the roots of guitar music.

For beginners, what could be easier than a 3 string handcrafted McTrustry Cigar Box Guitar, open tuned so that you can bring the music out of you easily and quickly? Join the revolution and do it your way.

For experienced guitarists, a McTrustry Cigar Box Guitar provides that tone, that new sound you’ve been searching for.

Tracing its origins back to the early 1800s and beyond to African origins, the cigar box guitar provided even the poorest of musicians with an instrument and a voice. Now it’s renowned for its primal and hypnotic sound. You’ve got to hear it to believe it!