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My Father's 3 or 4 String Kit
$125.00
MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help.
Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3 or 4 string instrument.
Included are:
10 1/2" x 7 1/8" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly.
24 inch scale Easy Neck Maple and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3/4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed
White Smoothie single coil pickup with harness.
Mounting hardware and knobs.
Gold tuners, bridge, strap pins and white back cover.
Includes a chrome jack plate.
Includes of .013, .017, .026 strings or.013, .017, .026 and .036 strings.
Use a 7/16 inch deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules.
Assembly available HERE
Neck Trim Long | 2-Pack
$3.50
2-pack of neck trim long, for 1-1/2" necks. Hardware included. Made of birch plywood.
Neck Trim Short | 2-Pack
$3.00
2-pack of neck trim short, for 1-1/2" necks. Hardware included. Made of birch plywood.
Next Gen Sound Hole Covers
$4.00
Customize your build with a real wood decorative cover. Available in 13 new designs that will surely add a nice touch to your next build. These unique covers are made from .125 material. The mdf core is covered with real Maple and Cherry veneer.
Made to cover 2.5" hole
Nice satin finish
Glue in place (E600 works well)
Covers ship with an easily removed mask cover
Nickel Wrapped Strings .018 to .050
from $1.75
All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag.
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.
For Plain Steel Strings go HERE
Check out our 3 for $3 string packs HERE.
Check out our 4 for $4 string packs HERE.
Nut and Washer Kit
$3.00
This handy kit includes replacement nuts and washers for popular jacks and pots. Included are 10 washers and 10 M9 nuts for jacks, 10 washers and 10 M8 nuts for standard pots and 10 washers and 10 M7 nuts for the smaller pots. Use these to replace missing hardware or as spacers to get the right height.
Nut File Tool
$19.50
Perfect for cutting into bone nuts.
Hobby grade files
.010, .013 .017 .026 .036 and .046
Rubber-coated handles create a firm with comfortable control.
Each file list the two strings that it will work.
Durable and sturdy, will not bend. The perfect tool filing guitar nuts to just the right size.
Set strings properly and quickly without buzzing.
Nut string spacing template
$5.00
Use this template for marking locations of string slots on the nut. Has suggested locations for both 3 and 4 string builds.
Paint Can Lid Trim Ring
$7.00
MGB paint can lid trim ring
Trim ring fits used with MGB paint can lid reso
Trim ring also used as template to make the perfect cutout for the paint can lid
Available in two colors, maple and walnut
Pair Of 2" Sound Hole Cover | Stainless or Black
from $3.00
Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside.
Perfect for any type of guitar
Sturdy metal construction
Chrome finish
Also available in Chrome and Black finishes.
Pair Of 2.25" Sound Hole Cover | Black
$12.50
Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside.
Perfect for any type of guitar
Sturdy metal construction
Chrome finish
Also available in Chrome and Gold finishes.
Pair Of 2.25" Sound Hole Cover | Chrome
$10.25
Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside.
Perfect for any type of guitar
Sturdy metal construction
Chrome finish
Also available in Gold and Black finishes.
Pair Of 2.25" Sound Hole Cover | Gold
$15.00
Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside.
Perfect for any type of guitar
Sturdy metal construction
Chrome finish
Also available in Chrome and Black finishes.
Paper Fret Location Template
$0.77
This template allows the user to precisely mark the locations of the frets. Included are templates for 25.5, 25, 24.75, 24, 23, 21 and 20 inch scale lengths. Each templte included locations for 24 frets. Simply cut the appropriate strip and affix to the fret board using double sided tape, contact cement or rubber cement. Carefully saw the fret slots at the marks and install the frets.
Template also includes dots for the fret markers.
Not copyrighted so feel free to make additional copies as needed.
Pearl/Chrome Tuner | Left
$3.25
Pearl and chrome peg style designed for any type of guitar. Reliable, no frills design. 16 to 1 ratio. Hardware included.
Fits .6 inch thick headstock
Get our 11MM drill bit sized perfectly for MGB tuners.
Pearl/Chrome Tuner | Right
$3.25
Pearl and chrome peg style designed for any type of guitar. Reliable, no frills design. 16 to 1 ratio. Hardware included.
Fits .6 inch thick headstock
Get our 11MM drill bit sized perfectly for MGB tuners.
Pick Guard Mounting Screws
$22.50
Pick Guard Mounting Screws
Set of 400 Pick Guard Screws
3mm Screws
Versatile screw that can be used in multiple applications
2 color packages available
All Chrome
Mixed Black, Gold, Chrome
Piezo w/16" Lead & Jack | 35mm / 1-3/8" Disc
$4.00
Heavy duty industrial grade piezo disc. Defined solder pads makes soldering easier and minimizes damages. This has been our favorite piezo for many years and used on a large quantity of our builds.
35mm discs / 1-38" diameter
16" Lead
Pre-installed Jack w/ Hardware
Piezo/Volume/Jack Harness
$9.50
Dynamics for days. Piezos have an extensive dynamic range and are perfect for cigar box guitars and other homemade instruments. Pre-soldered with the volume pot.
Pre-soldered with a volume pot
Great for almost instruments
Plain Steel Strings .009 to .022
from $0.75
All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag.
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.
Check out our 3 for $3 string packs HERE.
Check out our 4 for $4 string packs HERE.
Plasencia 3/4 string kit
$125.00
MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our Youtube Channel that can provide help. We are also available by phone to help.
Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with black hardware.
Included are:
11 1/2” x 6" x 2 1/2" Plascencia box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. Box is distressed and has several coats of finish.
24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with fin style face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Nut is pre slotted but may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included.
MGB black smoothie pickup with 500k harness soldered tested and ready to install.
Black tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate.
Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings.
Use a 10mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt.
Assembly available HERE
Pocket Neck for 3/4 String Builds
$45.00
MGB presents our new Pocket Necks suitable for 3 and 4 string builds.
North American Maple Neck
Satin poly finish on neck
Rosewood Fretboard (no radius)
25.5 inch scale length with 22 Frets
Zero fret with bone spacer
Face and side fret markers
Marking templates included, router template is here.
Customizable 5 1/4 by 2 3/4 inch paddle headstock
Overall length 26 inches
1.4 inches wide at the nut and 1.6 at the 22nd fret
.7 inch deep pocket is recommended
Digital file of the pocket shape is available no charge
Pocket Neck Router Template
$7.50
1/4 inch acrylic router template for pocket neck. Also includes small template for marking mounting neck screws.
