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:

Minimum box length is 9 inches. Includes 13.5 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 13.5 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:

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 resonator style box instrument. Available in three or four string. Although this a little more complicated build we are here to help, just give us a call. Included are: 11" x 7" x 2.5" aluminum box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Okume and Maple Deluxe Easy Neck predrilled for  three or four tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed but may require minimal adjustments after assembly. Powered by an MGB 4.0 Mini Box Bucker pickup. Pickup is pre-soldered to harness and ready for easy installation. Includes tuners, knobs and strap pins. Resonator cone, cover, biscuit bridge with several shims for final action adjustment. Includes a 3 pack of .013, .017 .026 or .013, .017 .026 and .036 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  

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 4 string instrument Included are: 7" x 9" x 2" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Four pole pickup with harness, mounting hardware and knobs. Included is a chrome jack plate and back cover plate. Includes a 3 pack of .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten hanger bolt and tuner ferule.  Assembly available HERE  

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. 

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  

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    

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.  Assembly available HERE Frank McGrogan gives it a spin.

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 4 string instrument with chrome or black hardware. Included are: Trappy box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 20 inch scale Zippy Rosewood and Okume fretted neck predrilled for 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed. Lucky 13 pickup with harness for ghosting.  Mounting hardware and knobs. Chrome or black tuners, bridge, strap pins. Includes a chrome jack plate. Includes .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.  Tune to G2 97.99 HZ, D3 146.8 HZ, A3 220.0 HZ and E4 329.6. Other popular tunings are often used. Assembly available HERE    

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.  Assembly available HERE Frank McGrogan gives it a spin.  

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 4 string instrument. Available in three or four string. Available in chrome, black or antique brass finishes.  Included are: 10" x 6.5" x 2.5"  colorful box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 24 inch scale Okume and Maple fretted neck predrilled for four tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed but may require minimal adjustments after assembly. Powered by an MGB 750 pickup. Pickup is pre-soldered to harness and ready for easy installation. Includes tuners, knobs and strap pins, Includes a jack plate and back cover plate. Includes a 3 pack of .013, .017 .026 and .036 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  

Kit includes box, neck, reinforcement plate and back cover plate. The attractive box which measures 9 x 8 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches has a faux rosewood finish and is predrilled for neck and cover plate. The kit is available in 3 and 4 string versions. The box is long enough to allow use of standard hardtail bridges. The neck is a Deluxe Easy Neck with Rosewood fretboard. It is a 24 inch scale neck with 22 frets. This kit is ready for you to add your favorite tuners, electronics, strings and hardware. Neck includes spacer to lift the fretboard to allow the strings to pass over the Mini Box Bucker covers. You might want to use a shim on your bridge as well.

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 a 3 pack of each string 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 resonator style box instrument. Available in three or four string. Although this a little more complicated build we are here to help, just give us a call. Included are: MGB Trappy box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. This box can be painted or wrapped. 24 inch scale Okume and Rosewood Deluxe Easy Neck predrilled for three or four tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed but may require minimal adjustments after assembly. Powered by our new MGB US made pickup. Pickup is pre-soldered to harness and ready for easy installation. Tuners, knobs. stainless tailpiece, strap pins and hardware. Padauk hardwood biscuit, bridge and pickup strap. Paint can lid resonator cone, biscuit bridge with several shims for final action height adjustment. Includes a 3 pack of .013, .017 .026 or .013, .017 .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm socket or wrench to tighten hanger bolt and tuner ferules.  Assembly available HERE  

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    

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, see note chart below. 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:

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 6 string instrument. Included are: 11.5" x 7" x 2.75" box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. 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 Slick Six 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 a set of 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 resonator style box instrument. Available in three or four string. Although this a little more complicated build we are here to help, just give us a call. Included are: 10" x 5" x 3" aluminum box that is fully machined, reinforced and ready for assembly. This box can be painted, anodized or wrapped. 24 inch scale Okume and Rosewood Easy Neck predrilled for three or four tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed but may require minimal adjustments after assembly. Powered by our new MGB US made pickup. Pickup is pre-soldered to harness and ready for easy installation. Tuners, knobs. stainless tailpiece, strap pins and hardware. Resonator cone, biscuit bridge with several shims for final action adjustment. Includes a 3 pack of .013, .017 .026 or .013, .017 .026 and .036 strings. Birch back cover can be stained painted or used a template for a custom back plate.  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  

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.

Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument.  Includes a custom inlay neck with your name or brand. We will install and finish the Walnut inlays or can ship you the inlays and you can install sand and finish. Make sure we have the exact name or brand you want to use and confirm by email. Included are: 8.25" x 7" x 3"  Drew Estates 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 MGB Micro Pup pickup with harness Antique brass/Chrome knobs, tuners, bridge, strap pins, jack plate and Sapelli back cover. Includes a 3 pack of each string 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 Guitars is proud to introduce their Delta Blues Tribute Guitar Kit using the Easy Box Trappy enclosure. According to Bill Jehle this shape for an instrument body dates to the early 1800s, before cigar boxes were created. Measuring 12 1/2 inches long, by 4 1/2 inches at the top, by 8 inches at the bottom and 2 1/2 thick, the top and bottom of the box is made from thin ply with a top veneer of Sapele, all four sides are solid wood. The box head and tail are a full 5/8 thick. Available in 3 or 4 string. The kit includes: A Trappy enclosure engraved with the names of popular Delta Blues Artists. A Fretless Rosewood Easy Neck with a Maple inlay RSG 5.0 pickup for ghosted installation Antique Brass tuners, knobs bridge and strap pins Three each of .013, .017. 026 and .036 strings Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed 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