Cigar Box Guitar Parts and Kits | Build Your Own Cigar Box Guitar – Page 3

Note: current Fat Bottom kits do not include the neck notches. MGB Guitars is proud to introduce its Fat Bottom guitar body kit. This is the same body that MGB has used to create his unique cigar box mosaic guitars. Measuring roughly 12 inches by 16 inches the kit includes a 1/4 top panel, two ¾ inch thick center rings and a 1/4 inch bottom panel that includes pilot holes on the back side should you wish to mount with screws. Current product does not include the slot at the top. Approximately 2” in depth/thickness. Shaped more like a traditional guitar this blank box provides a perfect canvass for creating your own piece of art. Check out the gallery of pictures to see what Mike and others have done with these bodies. Veteran Made in the USA Roughly 12 inches by 16 inches Includes a 1/4 top panel with a cut out for a 1 ½ inch neck, two ¾ inch thick center rings and a 1/4 inch bottom panel Approximately 2” in depth/thickness. Includes pilot holes on the back side to mount with screws Plywood construction with birch veneer Note: Sanding & Assembly of this kit is required. Assembly Tips for the MGB Fat Bottom Body Kit: To assemble the 2 inner rings, we recommend applying a generous amount of wood glue on the top of the "inner bottom" layer, apply the "inner top" layer over top of it, and use several clamps to tightly hold in place. Be sure to wipe any excess glue away. Let the glue dry fully before removing from clamps. If the cigar box mosaic look is something you are interested in, this is how we lay it out. After you decide where each piece is going to be placed, use wood glue to apply to the top. The back panel is lined with pre-drilled holes so that you can screw to the inner rings. You can wood glue the back as well if you prefer not to use screws, simply flip the back panel over so that the pre-drilled holes are facing inside and out of view.

Black Tone Knob $1.00

Black Tone Knob Perfect for any style guitar Plain black finish. Name and numbers in contrasting white. Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.

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.

U-Bass Kit- Fretted $80.00

This kit does not include a box. This kit includes all the items needed to build a 20 (see note below on intonation) inch scale electric U-Bass. The neck is made of Okume and the fret board and bridge are made of Walnut. Polyurethane strings are provided as well as a bone nut that is fitted to the strings. The neck includes a hanger bolt for mounting to the box. The minimum box length that can be used is 12 inches and a box that is 13 inches or longer is recommended. Make sure to reinforce the box and we suggest using a 27093 reinforcement plate. The heavy duty tuners are made specifically for this type of instrument. Unlike other tuners you will need to disassemble the tuner to install it in head stock. Remove the screw, gear and axle before installing the tuner body. Reassemble and and add washer and ferrule. Tighten with a 15mm wrench. Normal string winders will not work and we suggest you use our 24010 winder which will accommodate the oversized knobs on these tuners. Due to the mass and size of the strings we have found that a scale length of 20.3 inches works better for intonation. The strings are anchored on the bridge using knots on the inside of the box. Our 41003 template is available for aligning and positioning the bridge. The bridge can be glued to the box however we prefer using screws and finish washers. When the bridge is installed the string clearance holes can be drilled through the box top. The electronics package includes a compensated piezo pickup, preamp/equalizer, tuner and battery box. Included are template/trim rings for mounting the components. The battery box uses two 2032 (not included) round batteries which are installed positive side up. A plug will need to be installed in the jack for the tuner to operate. Tune to EADG. Special note: As the strings are soft and the leading edge of the nut is quite sharp, oftentimes the strings will bind on the nut and the gears will grind till they fail. The solution is to lift the strings over the nut as you tighten the tuners. Check online for videos on installing U-Bass strings.

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MGB "Box Bucker Gen 2 Humbucker | 3 String Pickup from $25.00

Our 2nd generation humbucker pickup specifically designed for use in cigar box guitars & homemade instruments! The best just got better, we listened to our customers and made some improvements. The cover and frame are now rosewood, we have also added a black fiber baseplate to add strength and style. We still use Alnico 5 magnets which add more focus and enhanced dynamics. Enamel-coated magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones. These pickups available in 3 and 4 string configuration measure 8.8k. This new model also includes wiring for split coils for those wanting to separate the coils. Another quality guitar pickup from MGB Guitars. 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. Quality Guitar Pickup by MGB Guitars Specifically designed for cigar box guitars & homemade instruments. Rosewood cover and trim ring No noise sound Alnico 5 magnets Rosewood / Carbon Fiber Construction Watch Video: Audio Sample of MGB Box Bucker Gen 2

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3-String Roller Bridge | Black $11.50

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Also available in Gold and Chrome finishes. 3-string black hard-tail "Roller" bridge perfect for electric cigar box guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like black finish. Black mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments

Black Fret Markers $2.50

<p>Black fret markers are 1/4 inch in diameter. Easy to install. Mark locations for markers. Drill shallow hole using 1/4 inch flat bottom or brad point drill bit. Test drill depth on a scrap piece of wood. Glue markers in place using super glue. Carefully sand to finished height. If you drill too deep you can stack two markers to fix the problem.</p><ul><li>Black</li><li>10-Pack</li><li>1/4" Diameter</li></ul>

3-Pack Piezo 35mm / 1-3/8" Disc $4.50

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. 3 pack 35mm discs / 1-38" diameter Solder pads

Fret Hammer $5.00

One Of THE Essential Tools For Working On Guitar Necks Works great with stainless steel frets Sturdy build Comfortable grip handle One of the most important tools when it comes to fretting a neck. Lightweight - meaning more precision where it counts. The sturdy build, comfort grip, and low price make this a must-have for the workshop if getting into fretwork is even a possibility.

Bone Saddle/Nut Small $2.50

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Genuine bone Dimensions: 2" x .25" x .125". Ready to be filed for strings

Fret Alignment Gauge $7.00

Easily and quickly identify problem frets. More accurate frets make for better playability. 4 different lengths of measurement. Made of stainless steel with a durable finish. Quickly and accurately identify problem frets for repair. The quality of the frets dramatically affect playability for most players. This is an essential tool for every builder workshop or guitar tech alike.

10 Pack Knob Inserts $2.50

Molded plastic knob suitable for all knob applications. Fits snugly and securely on standard pots. Part it .500 inches long and measures .550 on the bottom end and .540 at the top. Recommend using a 9/16 drill and gluing in place. Plastic Also available in 100 pack

Gold Plastic Guitar Knob $1.50

Gold Plastic Guitar Knob Perfect for any style guitar Plastic construction Gold finish Gibson style look Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.

Black Half Moon Tuner | Right $2.75

Half moon style tuning key in black designed for any type of guitar. Reliable, no frills design. 16 to 1 ratio. Hardware included. Fits .6 inch thick headstock

Radius Sanding Tool 12 inch radius $7.50

Instantly Upgrade Your Build! Take the guesswork out of creating a radius on your neck. Make playing more comfortable, with a smooth, radiused surface. A tool that you can't do without Watch this video!

Single Pickup with Cover $8.50

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

Bulk Medium Fret wire from $23.00

Medium fret wire in bulk. Nickel silver Medium fret wire size Straight 11 inch length cuts Ships in 25 piece bundles Complete dimension info in images 1 bundle equals .42 pounds and works out to $54.76 per pound 2 bundles equal .84 pounds and works out to $52.38 per pound 4 bundles equals 1.69 pounds and works out to $50.89 per pound 8 bundles equal 3.38 pounds and works out to $47.33 per pound

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3-Pack Fret Marker Small | Black $2.50

3-Pack Fret Marker Small | Black is 1/16 inch in diameter. Easy to install. Mark locations for markers. Drill shallow hole using 1/16 inch flat bottom or brad point drill bit. Test drill depth on a scrap piece of wood. Glue markers in place using super glue and cut down flush. Carefully sand to finished height. Black 3-Pack 1/16" Diameter

MGB Mini Box Bucker Cover Aluminum Stamped Plated Gold | 3/4 String $4.00

Designed to work with our 3/4 String Mini Box Bucker Pickups. Aluminum stamped Plated gold finish Includes gold hardware Compatible with: MGB Mini Box Bucker Pickup 2.0 | 3/4 String MGB Mini Box Bucker Pickup 4.0 | 3/4 String

Black Classic Tuner | Right $2.75

Classic style tuning key in black designed for any type of guitar. Reliable, no frills design. 16 to 1 ratio. Hardware included. Fits .6 inch thick headstock

3-String Roller Bridge | Chrome $11.51

3-string chrome hard-tail "Roller" bridge perfect for electric cigar box guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like chrome finish. Chrome mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments 3-string chrome hard-tail "Roller" bridge perfect for electric cigar box guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like chrome finish. Chrome mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments

Small File Set $5.00

The Perfect Tool For Slotting Bone Nuts Varying size files for shaping, slotting, cleaning, and trimming. Multiple tips such as round, flat, square, pointed for versatility. Great quality and durable files. Set of 10 small multipurpose files, perfect for fine shaping, trimming, slotting bone nuts, and various uses around the shop as well.

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4-String Black Pickup Vol/Tone/Jack $6.50

Designed specifically for 4 string CBGs, this pre wired pickup includes volume/tone pots and the input jack making it ready to go right out of the box. Designed for 4 string CGBs Pre wired and ready to go right into a guitar Includes volume and tone pots.

Gold Classic Tuner | Right $3.25

Classic style tuning key in gold 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.

4-String Bridge | Chrome $12.00

A 4-string chrome hard-tail bridge perfect for electric cigar box guitars. This product is top-loading with a sturdy metal construction, and a bright mirror-like chrome finish. Chrome mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments 4-string chrome hard-tail bridge perfect for electric cigar box guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like chrome finish. Chrome mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments

Frisco Bridge 3 or 4 string $3.00

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Perfect for homemade instruments. Reminiscent of the Frisco bridge that spans the Mississippi at Memphis. At .6 inches this bridge is taller than most but can be cut or sanded to the right height. String location notches are provided along the top edge. 3 string slots are spaced .5 inches apart and 4 string are .4 inches. Make sure to file the slots to provide a back angle falling off toward the tailpiece. 2 3/4 Inches wide and .6 inch tall. Easily sanded to get the right height. Light sanding required, suitable for staining or painting

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Fret Marking and Indexing Template $27.50

Locate fret sots precisely. Designed with the cigar box guitar builder in mind. This multi-use template is helpful in several ways. It can be used to mark the locations of 24 frets based on a 25.5 inch scale. It can be used to mark locations of the fret markers, It can also be used as indexing jig for precisely locating the fret board in your miter box. You can also use this template for marking frets of shorter scales (24.1, 22.8, 21.4 and 19.1) by simply skipping previous zero fret locations. 30 (.030") Gauge galvanized steel Includes .125" by .750" indexing pin 25.5 Inch Scale Watch this video!

MGB Concert Ukulele Bridge Placement Template $7.50

Helpful template for placing bridge in perfect alignment with the neck. • 1/8" MDF board Watch This Video:

Black Half Moon Tuner | Left $2.75

Half moon style tuning key in black designed for any type of guitar. Reliable, no frills design. 16 to 1 ratio. Hardware included. Fits .6 inch thick headstock

MGB Mini Box Bucker Cover Aluminum Stamped Antique Brass | 3/4 String

MGB Mini Box Bucker Cover Stamped Antique Brass | 3/4 String $4.00

Designed to work with our 3/4 String Mini Box Bucker Pickups. Stamped Antique Brass Stamped Cover Includes hardware Compatible with: MGB Mini Box Bucker Pickup 2.0 | 3/4 String MGB Mini Box Bucker Pickup 4.0 | 3/4 String

MGB 3 String Acoustic Medium Kit | 3 Pack $12.00

Quality Acoustic Guitar Strings | Made in the USA Steel & Phosphor Bronze Wound Medium 3 String Acoustic Pack 17/26/35 About 44" in length Includes a 3-pack of each string Made in the USA

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Double Piezo with Volume/Tone/Jack Harness $17.50

This Double Piezo and harness kit includes everything you need to add an electric piezo pickup to your cigar box guitar. Perfect for builders of all levels of experience. Pre soldered with 500K volume and tone pots with a 047 cap. Pre soldered with volume and tone pots with an input jack. Dynamics for days Great for almost instruments

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