Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars

Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars We dont make the cigar boxes....We make them Better! These guitars date back to the 1840s when manufactured cigar boxes were first introduced.

John Bernyk, a talented musician and craftsman, has made a significant impact in the world of music with his unique creations. Let’s delve into the fascinating world of cigar box guitars and explore John’s remarkable journey:

John Bernyk is passionate about crafting cigar box guitars, which are homemade instruments with a rich history. The affordability and availability of these boxes made them i

deal for creating low-cost, DIY instruments. During the Great Depression, people turned to cigar box guitars because they couldn’t afford store-bought ones. John’s interest in these three-stringed instruments was sparked during his childhood when he would stretch rubber bands over empty tissue or cigar boxes, pretending they were guitars. He has since made and sold over 500 cigar box guitars, each with a unique sound based on the material used (wooden cigar boxes, empty gas and oil cans, washboards, and more). The Lazy B Guitars:
John’s passion led him to create his own brand of cigar box guitars called Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars, named after his family’s ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. The basic model of the Lazy B guitar typically features three strings, paying homage to the strings used on Depression-era cigar boxes (which were made from whatever materials were available, like screen wire). Workshops and Community:
John shares his passion by conducting cigar box guitar building workshops. Participants can create their own unique instruments under his guidance. His dedication to preserving this musical tradition and spreading its joy is truly inspiring.

Hey Everyone! We are at the Ultimate Car Show at South Toms River Elementary tomorrow! We'll have some Lazy B Cigar Box ...
05/30/2026

Hey Everyone! We are at the Ultimate Car Show at South Toms River Elementary tomorrow! We'll have some Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars and even some made outta car parts!!...

Hey everyone! We still have a few seats open for our Cigarbox Guitar Building workshop, this Saturday at Calgo Gardens!
05/29/2026

Hey everyone! We still have a few seats open for our Cigarbox Guitar Building workshop, this Saturday at Calgo Gardens!

In this fun, hands-on workshop, we provide all the materials you need to build your own functional, playable 3-string cigar box guitar!

Come join us on Saturday, May 30th for a Cigar Box Guitar building workshop at Calgo Gardens in Freehold, NJ! Scan the Q...
05/21/2026

Come join us on Saturday, May 30th for a Cigar Box Guitar building workshop at Calgo Gardens in Freehold, NJ! Scan the QR below for more info!

Come on down to the Red House Music & Rehearsal Studio Guitar Show tomorrow, Saturday May 9th, From 12 Noon to 4pm! Its ...
05/08/2026

Come on down to the Red House Music & Rehearsal Studio Guitar Show tomorrow, Saturday May 9th, From 12 Noon to 4pm! Its located at the Brick Elks Lodge, Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars will be there!!

Come join us on May 30th for a Cigar Box Guitar building workshop at Calgo Gardens in Freehold NJ ! See below for more i...
05/08/2026

Come join us on May 30th for a Cigar Box Guitar building workshop at Calgo Gardens in Freehold NJ ! See below for more info!

In this fun, hands-on workshop, we provide all the materials you need to build your own functional, playable 3-string cigar box guitar!

Come on down to the Ocean Groves Spring Fling craft show! We're in space #313 in the park near the corner of Pilgrim Pa...
05/02/2026

Come on down to the Ocean Groves Spring Fling craft show! We're in space #313 in the park near the corner of Pilgrim Path and Mt Carmel ! Come jam out!

Today! Saturday, April 18th, come on down to the Spring Craft & Vendor fair at the Brick Pioneer Hose Firehouse!! Lazy B...
04/18/2026

Today! Saturday, April 18th, come on down to the Spring Craft & Vendor fair at the Brick Pioneer Hose Firehouse!! Lazy B Cigar Box Guitars and Shore Finds will be there!

9am - 4pm
312 Drum Point Rd., Brick NJ 08723
Over 35 local vendors!!!

BIG Announcement! Save the date for the 2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival, a celebration of the cigar bo...
03/30/2026

BIG Announcement! Save the date for the 2026 Jersey Shore Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival, a celebration of the cigar box guitar and handmade instruments with performers, vendors, a cigar box guitar building demo, a traveling cigar box museum, games and more! It will take place on August 8th, 2026, 12pm to 6pm, at the Brick Elks Lodge # 2151 in Brick Township NJ!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT IN THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR UNIVERSE!!!!! STAY TUNED!
03/29/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TONIGHT IN THE CIGAR BOX GUITAR UNIVERSE!!!!! STAY TUNED!

This Saturday! Click on the link for more info or to register!Cigar Box Guitar Building Workshop!Date: Mar 28 • 12:00
03/25/2026

This Saturday! Click on the link for more info or to register!
Cigar Box Guitar Building Workshop!

Date: Mar 28 • 12:00

In this fun, hands-on workshop, we provide all the materials you need to build your own functional, playable 3-string cigar box guitar!

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Ocean Grove, NJ
07756

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Monday 5pm - 8am
Tuesday 5pm - 8am
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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