Starr Cigar Box Guitars

Starr Cigar Box Guitars Every one is handmade by me. Donovan Collins I can mail to you anywhere in the US. Shipping is sometimes included in the price. Thanks

Product is not sent until payment by check has been received. If you dont love your new CBG simply return it within a reasonable amount of time lets say 3 days and your money will be refunded in full.

04/30/2026

The workshop of Starr Cigar Box Guitars serves as the frontline for Donovan Collins Production, where custom craftsmanship meets industrial sound. Featuring a lineup of handcrafted 4-string and 3-string instruments, this space is where the low-C grit and heavy riffs are engineered before they hit the digital airwaves. By integrating the physical builds of SCBG with the sonic output of DCP, the process is laid bare: real wood, heavy gauges, and mechanical precision. The featured live audio, "Set it to the side," provides the background pulse for this showcase of tactile artistry and high-friction production. As we move toward the May releases including "Dark Mystery" on the 3rd and "A Secret I Keep" on the 7th, the focus remains on the synergy between the builder’s bench and the producer’s studio. This is an inside look at the high-fidelity reality behind the music.

Starr Cigar Box Guitars: The Evolution of the BuildWith over 200 instruments handcrafted and sold, award-winning local a...
03/29/2026

Starr Cigar Box Guitars: The Evolution of the Build

With over 200 instruments handcrafted and sold, award-winning local artist Donovan collins presents a lineup that spans a decade of craftsmanship. From the resurrected roots of the original "Sabotage" to the refined resonance of "Memory," each guitar is a unique, professional-grade instrument built to be played.

Sabotage: The Origin Piece
A true time capsule of a build. Restored to its original 10-year-old specifications, Sabotage carries the raw, unrefined energy of the early cigar box movement. It is a rugged, honest instrument that proves some tones only get better with a decade of history behind them.

Eli: The Deep-Wood Workhorse
Built for resonance and clarity. Eli features a deep-bodied 4"d x 5"w x 9.5"l wood cigar box paired with a handmade maple neck and a durable hickory fretboard. With a 25.5" scale length, it offers a snappy, articulate response that cuts through any mix.

Memory: The Refined Electric-Acoustic
A premium build focused on depth and nuance. Memory is housed in a 3.5"d x 7"w x 9"l wood box with a custom-aged finish. The combination of a maple neck and a cherry fretboard provides a warm, rounded acoustic tone, while the integrated electronics make it stage-ready.

Frank: The Low-Down Blues Machine
A classic 3-string acoustic built for that signature "dirty" blues growl. Utilizing a fiberboard box, Frank is designed specifically for a deeper, punchier midrange tone. It is a stripped-back, high-character instrument that delivers the authentic, gritty soul of the cigar box tradition.
(All parts have been ordered to finish all four.)

(Khnum) on its way to Kalamazoo, Michigan.
02/22/2025

(Khnum) on its way to Kalamazoo, Michigan.

(khnum) I have two 46 gauge strings one is tuned to D the other is tuned to A the last three are 36, 17, 13 tuned D, F #, A. Blues machine $475.00

09/11/2024

Playing a 4 string CBG is more like playing a bass guitar than regular guitar a good bass player can take to one easy. Put the big strings out of the pack on it tune it to open D and rock the world. 3 string is even easier but limited. I tune to D , F and G most of the time.😉✌️

Blues I've been playing for years now.
09/09/2024

Blues I've been playing for years now.

An Island group production played by Donovan Collins.

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