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Reamer
$25.00
MGB Reamer is made from high quality material and allows precision tapering of bridge pin holes.
Standard reamer dimensions
T-handle design
Suitable to taper pot and switch holes
Not suitable for bridge pin holes
Deluxe Cigar Box Guitar Gig Bag
$40.00
Designed specifically with cigar box guitars in mind. Features a large pocket to hold accessories, carrying handle, backpack straps, and heavy-duty construction to ensure this bag will last.
Designed specifically for cigar box guitars
Fits instruments up to 34" by 10" by 3"
Backpack straps & carrying handle
Heavy-duty construction with thicker padding
Ace of Spades Easy Box
$25.00
MGB Guitars is proud to introduce their Ace of Spades Easy Box enclosure. This box was designed and built using the same principles used in acoustic instrument construction. The box is built using purfling and braces to create an incredibly strong and rigid structure. Additional reinforcements were added to key locations to allow when securing bridges. Cover plate is included.
Measuring 9 3/4 inches by 7 inches and 2 1/2 thick the box is made from thin ply with a top veneer of Sapele.
Roughly 7 inches by 9.75 inches
Approximately 2 1/2 inches deep
Acoustic side includes 2 3/8 inch sound hole
The box head is a full 5/8 thick
Multiply construction with Sapele veneer
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MGB Gears 6" Wood Resonator Cover
$8.00
MGB Gears 6" Wood Resonator Cover
Laser Cut & engraved from 1/8 inch Baltic Birch Plywood.
Easy to stain or paint. Some sanding required.
8 Holes for mounting screws (Screws included).
Want the matching gear sound hole covers? Click HERE
Cover Only. Resonator Cone Available HERE
Watch this video!
Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Wound 0.056 | 3 Pack
$6.00
Quality Acoustic Guitar Strings | Made in the USA
Steel
0.056 Gauge
About 44" in length
3 Pack
Made in the USA
Zoomy CBG Kit...Yellow Cracked Ice
$150.00
Build your own 50s retro style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models.
Kit includes:
Finished body ready to assemble
Easy neck with Maple fret board predrilled for tuners
Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment
Chrome tuners, knobs and strap pins
Chrome Hot Tuna with Push Pull pot harness
Reinforcement plate
Strings 36, 26 and 17 for 3 string or 36, 26,17 and 13 for four string
Bottom plate with screws, ready for customer supplied finish
Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Finish the back plate as desired. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit
Assembly available HERE
MGB Dots 6" Wood Resonator Cover
$8.00
MGB Dots 6" Wood Resonator Cover
Laser Cut & engraved from 1/8 inch Baltic Birch Plywood.
Easy to stain or paint. Some sanding required.
8 Holes for mounting screws (Screws included).
Cover Only. Resonator Cone Available HERE
Watch this video!
White Knob Volume or Tone
$0.75
Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.
Perfect for any style guitar
Plastic construction
White finish
Gibson style look
Red Brickhouse 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 3/4 string instrument.
Included are:
9 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly.
24 inch scale Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3/4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed
Hot Rail pickup with harness installed. Push/pull switch on tone pot allows selecting between single coil and humbucker.
Mounting hardware and knobs.
Gold tuners, bridge, strap pins and black back cover.
Includes a black jack plate.
Includes appropriate packs of .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.
Helpful video HERE.
Assembly available HERE
Frank McGrogan gives it a spin.
Buy One Get One HALF OFF MGB Hot Tuna Mini Humbucker Chrome
from $30.00
What's a Hot Tuna? Let's talk about it!
Mini Humbucker
Split coil wiring
Available in chrome
1 1/2 by 3 5/8 by 7/8
Watch Video: MGB Hot Tuna Mini Humbucker
The Hot Tuna with its crazy name is pretty straightforward mini humbucker. It's small in scale and works out perfect for a lot of cigar box guitars. This humbucker has split coil wiring and is a little bit different than some of the wirings you'll see on some of our other pickups. Make sure to watch our video on that above.
The Hot Tuna is a new pickup that we've designed and we are really proud of we've done, we hope you guys like it and help make The Hot Tunas a household name.
Black wire is hot, green/braid is ground and red/white are where the coils connect.
Note: Also available with our push pull pot harness. This allows you to easily move from a single coil pickup to a humbucker by simply pushing or pulling the tone knob. Soldered sealed and tested. This is our favorite setup at MGB Guitars.
Spacer Plate for 6 String Bridges
$2.00
This bridge riser is intended for use with 4 string hardtail bridges. This allows for furthering the height of the string on your build!
MGB 2.75" H x 6" W Decal
$6.00
Put your MGB pride on display!
Measures 2.75"H x 6"W. Available in black and white.
MGB Logo Decal
Available in black and white
Safe for vehicles
Buy One Get One HALF OFF Fancy Easy Fretter Rosewood Fretboard
$35.25
NEW Style Easy Fretters! The Easy Fretter is a pre loaded and ready to go fretboard that is sized to fit the 2 inch material found at the big box stores.
25 1/2 inch scale
19 3/8 inches long
1 1/2 inches wide
.24 inch thick
21 frets
Face fret markers
Zero fret installed
Zero fret is .020 taller than other frets
Rosewood string spacer included for either 3 or 4 strings
Use woodworking glue to secure the fretboard to the neck. Strongly encourage using a clamping caul to help keep the neck and fret board straight. The string spacers mount at the end to keep the strings aligned.
Buy One Get One FREE Six String Bridge Gold
$19.50
6-string Gold hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like gold finish. Gold mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments
6-string Gold hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading.
Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like gold finish.
Gold mounting screws and allen wrench included.
Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments
Also available in Black and Chrome finishes.
Easy Bridge Placement Template HERE
Bridge Pin/ End Pin/Saddle Kit
$5.00
Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.
Plastic
Saddle is compensated
Cohiba Red Dot 3/4 String
$150.00
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 Chrome hardware.
Included are:
12” x 8" x 2 1/2" box that is reinforced, fully machined and ready for assembly.
25.5 inch scale MGB Super Neck Rosewood and Maple fretted neck with side and face markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Neck has zero fret and includes appropriate string spacer. Neck reinforcement plate is included.
MGB chrome blade style pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered, tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.
Chrome tuners, bridge, strap pins and knobs.
Includes a pack of .013, .017, .026 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings.
Use a 10mm deep well socket for tuners and 7/16' for the neck hanger bolt.
Assembly available HERE
Zoomy...Ready To Go
$75.00
Build your own 50s retro cbg using the new Zoomy box from MGB. Easy to assemble and easy to add the electronics of your choice. Can be used for 3,4 or 6 string guitars. Made primarily for use with bolt on necks and works perfectly with MGB Easy Necks, Super Necks and the Super Sixer Neck. Since the box is not symmetrical around the center line, it is recommended that you use a neck template to help locate the bridge. Can also be used for a U Bass.
The tops come in five cool and colorful laminates. The Zoomy RTG comes in twos styles; blank and Hot Tuna ready. The top plate is secured to the body ring. Install the neck and electronics. Finish the back plate as needed. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit
Kit includes:
Top assembly including top plate, body ring and predrilled oak neck block.
Bottom plate ready for finish
Hardware and extra long 1/4 20 hanger bolt included.
If you want to take a different direction on the laminate check HERE
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
Four on plate engraved Mandolin Style Tuners
$10.50
Includes one set right and one set left. Nickel plated with white pearloid knobs. Bushings and screws are included, 15 to 1 gear ratio. Shafts are .25 diameter and spaced one inch apart,
Slick Six - Six String Humbucker
from $27.50
Six String humbucker pickup specifically designed for use in cigar box guitars & homemade instruments!
The cover and frame are Rosewood. We use Alnico 5 magnets which add more focused sound and enhanced dynamics. Enamel-coated magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones. These pickups measure 12.1Ks. Includes wiring for split coils for those wanting to separate the coils.
Black wire is hot, green/braid is ground and red/white are where the coils connect
Specifically designed for cigar box guitars & homemade instruments.
10 mm or .394 inch pole spacing
2 x 3.25 overall dimension
.8 inches deep
Rosewood cover and trim ring
No noise sound
Alnico 5 magnets
Rosewood Construction
Included marking template
Note: Also available with our push pull pot harness installed and tested. This allows you to easily move from a single coil pickup to a humbucker by simply pushing or pulling the tone knob. Soldered sealed and tested. This is our favorite setup at MGB Guitars.
Kit Assembly Charge
$100.00
The MGB team can assemble any of the kits we sell.
Assembly includes:
Carefully assembled by experienced technicians at MGB facility in Florida
Complete setup including setting action height and intonation.
Inspected personally by Mike Breedlove
Careful packaging
To include gig bag, order HERE Bag does not fit 6 string and Bass Builds.
Andalusian Bull Four String Kit
$150.00
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 4 string instrument.
Included are:
12 1/2" x 8" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly.
25.5 inch scale MGB Super Neck Rosewood and Maple fretted neck predrilled for 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed
MGB Hot Tuna mini humbucker with push/pull pot harness, mounting hardware and knobs.
Antique Brass tuners, bridge, strap pins and back cover.
Includes a Antique Brass surface jack plate.
Includes a 4 pack of .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
ST Style Blue Trim Ring
$4.00
Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.
The perfect addition to your build. Made to fit around the pickup for a more finished look or to hide any imperfections in the routing. Also comes in many different colors and styles!
Will fit our blade style pickups
CBGLIFE 4.5" H x 10" W Decal
$12.50
Put your CBG pride on display!
Measures 4.5"H x 10"W. Available in black and white.
CBGLIFE Decal
Available in black and white
Safe for vehicles
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
MGB 8 String Tenor Ukulele Bridge Placement Template
$7.50
Helpful template for placing bridge in perfect alignment with the neck.
• 1/8" acrylic board
Watch This Video:
Easy Bridge Placement Template
$5.00
New from MGB, a quick and easy way to precisely position the bridge on your next build. This template will all allow you to mark the proper locations for the mounting holes on your bridge onto the box. It works with standard 3,4 and 6 string bridges. It will also work with MGB 3 string XL bridges.
First mark your box with a centerline then a line for the scale length. Position the template on over these lines. Drill the appropriate hold along with the ground wire hole.
ST Style White Trim Ring
$4.00
Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.
The perfect addition to your build. Made to fit around the pickup for a more finished look or to hide any imperfections in the routing. Also comes in many different colors and styles!
Will fit our blade style pickups
Buy One Get One HALF OFF Single Pickup with Cover
$12.75
Introducing our single pickup - designed for single stringers or diddley bows. Comes with hardware and also includes a nice wood cover. About 1 inch tall and 1 inch in diameter.
This pickup is rated at 1.9k
