Cigar Box Guitar Kits

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. 

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.

This kit does 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. The boxes are made from Sapele and well reinforced for this application. Polyurethane strings are provided as well as a bone nut that is fitted to the strings. The neck includes a preinstalled hanger bolt for mounting to the box.  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. The bridge can be glued to the box however we prefer using screws and finish washers.  The electronics package includes a compensated piezo pickup, preamp/equalizer, tuner and battery box.  Openings for the preamp and battery box are included. 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   If you need help feel free to call Eric at 727 212 7221   Check online for videos on installing U-Bass strings. 

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  

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 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.  

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    

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  

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. 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  

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 4 string Bass. Included are: 13 x 9 x 2 1/2"  Atabey Cigar box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. .30" inch scale MGB Bass Super neck.  See Here! Neck has Rosewood fretboard and truss rod installed, headstock is predrilled for 4 tuners. String slots on nut are filed but will need additional filing during setup. Includes MGB  K Nine bass flat pup with black cover, with premium 20606 500 K harness, mounting hardware and knobs. See here! Black tuners, four string bridge and strap pins. Includes a black jack plate , corners and all the hardware needed to complete build. Includes optional Vinyl Raven label to decorate the front of the box. Feel free to personalize the build to suit your needs. This kit comes with premium DR brand Black Beauties strings.  Assembly available HERE Bass nut files are available at MGB . See here! Lastly we will provide a back cover plate with your name and the date you built it. If you need help feel free to call Eric at 727 212 7221    

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. This kit ships with Micro Pup pickup. Included are: 10” x 7" x 2 1/2" Eiroa box that is fully machined and ready for assembly.  24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck  Rosewood and Okume fretted neck with Snowflake 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 Micro Pup style pickup with 500k harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.  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 tuners and 7/16' 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. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Available with black hardware. Included are: 10” x 7" x 2 1/2" Camacho box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. 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 blade style pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.  Black/Chrome 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 tuners and 7/16' 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

MGB kits are made for people with a fundamental knowledge of building stringed instruments. There are many videos available on our You Tube 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: 10" x 7" x 2 1/2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Deluxe Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3/4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Mini Box Bucker pickup with harness connected and tested ready for ghosting. Antique brass tuners, bridge, strap pins, knobs and jack plate. Includes a matching back cover plate. Includes one each of .013,  .017, .026 strings and one .036 strings on 4 string kits. 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

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. Easy to build and fun to play, this new kit from MGB includes everything you need to build this cool 30 inch scale bass. Kit includes: 16" x 10"  Oscuro  reinforced, machined and ready to go.  Maple Bass Super neck with Rosewood fretboard.  Predrilled for tuners. Nut is pre-slotted and may need further adjustment Includes black tuners, strap pins and knobs. Uses MGB K Nine bass pickup with black cover. Reinforcement plate and back plate Short scale MGB bass strings are .045, .065, .085 and .105 Add tuners to headstock and mount neck on body. Install electronics and bridge in predrilled holes. Install strings. Secure the back plate in place.  Assembly available HERE  

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Included are: 11" x 6.5" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Deluxe Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3 of four tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Micro Pup with Gold cover, mounting hardware and white knobs. Gold tuners, bridge, strap pins. Includes a 3 pack of .017, .026 and .036 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10 mm 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

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. An original design by MGB. Included are: 12" x 6  3/4" x 2 1/2" Atabey box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 25 1/2 inch scale Super Neck (our best cbg neck) Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3/4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. Uses a zero fret and string spacer is installed.  MGB Hot Tuna mini humbucker pickup with harness which includes push pull pot to select single coil or humbucker.  Mounting hardware and knobs. Black Tuners, bridge, strap pins, jack plate and back cover. Includes of .009, .013, .017, .026 .036 and .046 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    

Includes all the parts to build this really cool Ukulele. Available in Soprano, Concert and Tenor sizes. Available with Chrome, Black or Gold hardware. Easy to assemble.

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Included are: Premium Mahogany Ashton box with solid box joint corners. 11" x 7.5" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Deluxe Easy Neck Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 3 of 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed  Gold or chrome cover, mounting hardware and black/gold knobs. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins. Includes a 3 pack of .017, .026 and .036 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10 mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules.  Assembly available HERE  

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Included are: 11" x 7.5" 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 of 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Micro Pup with Black cover, mounting hardware and white knobs. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins. Includes a 3 pack of .017, .026 and .036 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10 mm 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 5 string instrument. Available with gold hardware. Included are: 11 1/2” x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2"  box that is reinforced, fully machined and ready for assembly. 25.5 inch scale MGB Special Neck , available with Maple or Rosewood fret boards with side and face markers. The neck is predrilled for 5 tuners.  MGB Gold Hot Tuna with 500k push pull pot harness soldered, tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.  Gold tuners, Single Shot Bridges, strap pins and knobs. Pack of .010, .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Tune to GDGBG. Neck mounting hardware. 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

  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. Available with chrome or gold hardware Included are: 10” x 7" x 2 1/2" 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. Includes zero fret and 4 string spacer. The zero fret method does not use a nut. The strings rest on the first fret called the zero fret. The string spacer keep the strings spaced properly and prevents them from sliding. MGB Micro Pup and cover Gold or Chrome tuners, bridge, strap pins and back cover. Includes a chrome 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 Frank McGrogan gives one a spin.