Cigar Box Guitar Parts and More at MGB Guitars

All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag. MGB is pleased to provide 3 string packs. These made in the US strings are available in several popular assortments. MGB strings are available in two styles, Plain Steel and Nickel Wound. Plain Steel strings are thinner and used in the lower positions on a instrument and create higher pitches. Nickel Wound strings are much thicker and heavier and used on the higher positions on an instrument and create lower pitches. Using a combination of different styles and diameters tuned to different pitches is the goal. The scale length of the neck is also critical a factor in selecting the correct strings. Scales lengths from 24-25.5 inches are the standard for guitars. We generally make recommendations for scale lengths in that range. If the scale length is longer or shorter, other strings may work better. Picking the right strings are a personal choice. At MGB we tend to prefer lighter strings like .013, .017 and .026 tuned to GDG. We offer an assortment of sizes in both styles. We also offer different quantities, you can buy one, three or a dozen strings. We believe our offering provides lots of options for builders. You can pick your favorite strings or do some experimentation with different strings.   MGB's CBG cheat sheet is a valuable tool for better understanding the different pitches we are referring to and can be found HERE. Having a digital caliper in your toolbox is helpful when you need to identify a string.

All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag. MGB is pleased to provide 4 string packs. These made in the US strings are available in several popular assortments. MGB strings are available in two styles, Plain Steel and Nickel Wound. Plain Steel strings are thinner and used in the lower positions on a instrument and create higher pitches. Nickel Wound strings are much thicker and heavier and used on the higher positions on an instrument and create lower pitches. Using a combination of different styles and diameters tuned to different pitches is the goal. The scale length of the neck is also critical a factor in selecting the correct strings. Scales lengths from 24-25.5 inches are the standard for guitars. We generally make recommendations for scale lengths in that range. If the scale length is longer or shorter, other strings may work better. Picking the right strings are a personal choice. At MGB we tend to prefer lighter strings like .013, .017 and .026 tuned to GDG. We offer an assortment of sizes in both styles. We also offer different quantities, you can buy one, three or a dozen strings. We believe our offering provides lots of options for builders. You can pick your favorite strings or do some experimentation with different strings.   MGB's CBG cheat sheet is a valuable tool for better understanding the different pitches we are referring to and can be found HERE. Having a digital caliper in your toolbox is helpful when you need to identify a string.

Included in this book are illustrations of 144 cigar box style instruments. These are a sampling of the instruments built by MGB over the last 15 years.

Quality Crafted Guitar Neck | Easy to Install 30 inch Scale Suitable for 4 string builds Head stock is pre-drilled for bass tuners 22 jumbo frets installed Truss rod installed 0.6" thick headstock 1 5/8" width at nut 2 3/16" width at 12th fret Overall length 30" Top and side fret markers are included Plastic slotted Nut Hanger bolt is installed and hardware is included 1/8 inch shim is included  Use MGB short scale (31") bass strings Box should be 12 inches in length Maple construction with rosewood fingerboard The perfect neck for your next bass build. The neck is completely finished and ready to go. Simply reinforce your box and bolt the neck on. The finger board is radiused just like high end guitar necks. Solid maple construction with a rosewood fret board set for 30 inch scale. The neck is meticulously sanded and the maple portion has a spray finish. The rosewood fret board is unfinished.  Buy strings here. Buy tuners and accessories here. Watch This Video: