Cigar Box Guitar Kits

Minimum box length is 8 inches. Includes 15 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Fretboards is Rosewood. Frets and fret board installed, includes bone nut. Four high quality enclosed tuners with hardware. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt & hardware 4 Enclosed Tuners (2 left & 2 right) & tuner hardware Nylon strings (labeled) Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Available with Chrome, Black or Gold tuners Note: Box/body not included! Check out the Deluxe Concert kit.   Watch This Video: Watch This Video: 050

Minimum box length is 9 inches. Includes 17 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Frets and fret board installed, includes bone nut. Four high quality enclosed tuners with hardware. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt & hardware 4 Enclosed Tuners (2 left & 2 right) & tuner hardware Nylon strings (labeled) Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Note: Box/body not included! Watch This Video: Watch This Video:

Includes 20 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Fretboard is Rosewood.  Frets and fret board installed, includes bone nut. Four high quality enclosed tuners with hardware. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Baritone Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt & hardware 4 Enclosed Tuners (2 left & 2 right) & tuner hardware Nylon strings (labeled) Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Note: Box/body not included! Watch This Video: Watch This Video:

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. 

This kit includes everything needed to build a Mandolin except for the body. The neck is Okume with a Walnut fretboard. Binding and face and side fret markers are included. The scale length is 13 3/4 inches. The neck also includes a truss rod. A compensated and adjustable Walnut bridge is included along with a chrome tailpiece. Tuners and a truss rod cover are included.  Four pairs of stings are provided including .012, .016, .026 and .032 sizes. Tuning is GDAE. Note: Keep in mind the tension created by 8 strings is substantial, all boxes will need additional reinforcement to handle the added stress. Make sure the top where the neck is connected is thick (close to 1/2" is ideal) and rigid. You will note that two hanger bolts are used to provide and solid connection between the neck and the box.

This Deluxe Kit is similar to the standard product but includes white banding along both sides of the neck and black side fret markers. Includes 15 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Fretboard is Rosewood. Frets and fret board are installed, includes bone nut. Four high quality enclosed tuners with hardware. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt & hardware 4 Enclosed Tuners (2 left & 2 right) & tuner hardware Nylon strings (labeled) Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Available with Chrome, Black or Gold tuners Note: Box/body not included! Watch This Video: Watch This Video:

Minimum box length is 7 inches. Box not included. Includes 11 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Frets and real Rosewood fret board installed, includes pre-slotted nut. Four high quality enclosed tuners with hardware. Rosewood bridge with saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Watch the Concert Ukulele kit video but make sure to check for 11 inch scale length. Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt & hardware 4 Enclosed Tuners (2 left & 2 right) & tuner hardware Nylon strings (labeled) Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Note: Box/body not included! Watch This Video: Watch This Video:

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3 string instrument Included are: 8" x 10\" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed RSG style Micro pup with harness, mounting hardware and knobs. Black jack plate, black strap pins and back cover plate.   .017, .026 and .036 strings.      

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. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins and 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.

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3 string instrument. Included are: 11" x 6.5" 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 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Micro Pup  with cover , mounting hardware and knobs. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins and back cover. Includes a  black jack plate. Includes a 3 pack of .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  

Minimum box length is 9 inches, box not included. Includes 8 string17 inch scale neck that is sanded and finished. Neck has hanger bolt and hardware for easy mounting on any box. Frets and fret board installed, includes slotted bone nut. Include a right and left tuner set with hardware. Rosewood bridge with bone saddle and two filler plugs. Four labeled nylon strings. Ukulele Kit Includes: Neck w/hanger bolt, reinforcement plate & hardware One right and one left tuners with hardware  Set of 8 strings for ukulele.  Rosewood bridge w/bone saddle (two filler plugs) Building this kit is very similar to all of our other ukulele kits. Please note that with 8 strings the tension is more that double that of a standard ukulele neck. Make sure to have a solid box with reinforcements as necessary. Scale length of 17 inches from inside edge of nut to center of saddle must be maintained. Our standard Tenor template will not work with this kit, use the 8 string template found here. Assembly available HERE This kit pairs well with the 9 Volt preamp (not included).       Watch This Video: Watch This Video:

Limited addition Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 6 string instrument. Available in chrome or black finishes.  Included are: 12.5" x 7" x 2.5" High quality Atabey white box with top of the line finish that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. The Atabey logo can be easily removed with lacquer finish remover and you can decorate the box as you like with stickers or emblems. 25.5 inch scale Super Sixer Rosewood and Maple fretted neck, predrilled for six tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed but may require minimal adjustments after assembly. Powered by an MGB 8.0 Mini Box Bucker pickup. Pickup is pre-soldered to 20606 500k harness and ready for easy installation. Includes upgraded tuners, knobs, strap pins and box corners. Includes a jack plate, truss rod cover and back cover plate. Includes a 3 pack of .010 .013, .017 .026 .036  and .046 strings. Use a 7/16" socket or wrench to tighten hanger bolt and and 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules.  Assembly available HERE  

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 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  

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 6 string instrument. Included are: 11.375" x 6.25" x 2.375" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. Box is also distressed and has four coats of finish and ready to go. 25.5 inch scale Super Sixer Maple and Rosewood fretted neck predrilled for 6 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed MGB Hot Tuna pickup with push pull harness allows you to go from single coil to humbucker.  Antique brass knobs, tuners, bridge, strap pins, jack plate and Sapelli back cover. Includes 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    

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 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. Create you own personalized theme build by adding stickers, emblems or embellishments of your choosing. No emblems are included. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with chrome, black or gold hardware.   Included are: 11 1/2” x 6" x 2 1/2" Atabey box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. Box ships with Atabey logo that can easily be removed with lacquer thinner providing a blank white canvas. 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 and may need adjustment. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB Micro Pup and cover Chrome, black or gold tuners, bridge, strap pins, Includes a chrome surface jack plate. Includes a  pack of .013, .017, .026 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

Build your own 50s retro/camo style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models.  Available in two Camo colors; blue and gray. Kit includes: Kit does not include the emblems or flag, these can be easily found on Amazon, search emblems. Finished body ready to assemble with selected camo pattern, Blue body has bright dipped aluminum body ring, Gray body has a black anodized body ring. Easy neck with Maple fret board predrilled for tuners on the Blue camo kit. Deluxe Easy neck with Rosewood fret board predrilled for tuners on the Brown camo kit. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment  Blue comes with Chrome Hot Tuna tuners, knobs and strap pins Gray comes with antique brass hardware Hot Tuna pickups have 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

Build your own 50s retro/camo style cbg using the new Zoomy Kit from MGB. Easy to assemble. Available in 3 or 4 string models.  Available in two cool laminates; Charcoal Boomerang or Copper Top. Kit includes: Finished body ready to assemble with selected Charcoal Boomerang or Copper Top laminate Charcoal Boomerang kit includes Fins Easy neck predrilled for tuners and black hardware. Copper Top kit includes Snowflake Easy neck predrilled for tuners and antique brass hardware. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Hot Tuna pickups have 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 is covered with black laminate 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