MGB Deals

These low-profile pickups are designed specifically for surface mounting on cigar box guitars. They eliminate the need for cutting a large hole in the box and slotting the neck. Simply mount on the surface of the box and run the wire through a small hole to connect with the rest of the electronics. This pickup is rated at 3k, so perfect for CBG installations! Dimensions: 1.7" x .96" with a thickness of .23" Mini Box Bucker Mounting Ring or Covers not included Looking for covers? Click HERE for a wide variety of pickup covers.

These low-profile pickups are designed specifically for surface mounting on cigar box guitars. They eliminate the need for cutting a large hole in the box and slotting the neck. Simply mount on the surface of the box and run the wire through a small hole to connect with the rest of the electronics. Dimensions are 1.75" wide, 1.65" tall and .23" thick. Looking for covers? Click HERE for a wide variety of pickup covers. Mini Box Bucker Mounting Ring or Covers not included

Dynamics for days. Piezos have an extensive dynamic range and are perfect for cigar box guitars and other homemade instruments. Pre-soldered with the volume pot. Pre-soldered with a volume pot Great for almost instruments

In some builds it is preferred to place the pickup under the lid of the box, this practice is often referred to as "ghosting". Many builders have had good success using the MGB Mini Box Buckers for these applications.  MGB is proud to introduce our new Lucky 13 flat pup designed for ghosting. By adding more wire and strengthening the magnetic field we have a solid solution. These new pickups measure 13k ohms plus. We have found in testing that the pickups work well when the distance from the pickup to the strings is .5".  Make sure the magnets face the strings. Measuring 2.56" by 1.6" and .3" thick, these pickups can be used on 3,4 and 6 string builds. Works with our 6 string Boxbucker covers. View all available covers here.  

Perfect for securing strings to the end of the box. Available in Rosewood or Maple Approximately 1/4 inch thick Available in 3 or 4 string Hardware included

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Perfect for homemade instruments.  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.  3 1/2 Inches wide and 1/2 inch tall. Easily sanded to get the right height. Light sanding required, suitable for staining or painting

For this deal simply order one and we will ship two, the price includes one at full price and one at half price. 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 3/8" is ideal) and rigid. You will note that two hanger bolts are used to provide and solid connection between the neck and the box.

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

New from MGB. Low cost high quality tuners.  Pack includes 2 right and 2 lefts. For 1/2 inch headstock. Available in black or chrome. Use 5/16 drill for ferrule and 1/4 drill for axle. Brad point drills work best Available in individual pack or 3 Pack

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

This aluminum resonator cone is great for adding that unique resonator sound to your next build! Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 0.47" Height/Depth. It creates a unique sound & has great tone. Fits 5 1/4 inch hole Made from aluminum for durability. Learn more about this Resonator by watching the below video!

Nylon Ukulele Guitar Strings G- .027  C- .036 E- .030 A- .023

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. 

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. It is made from black composite material.  Ultra smooth satin finished composite fretboard 25 1/2 inch scale 19 3/8 inches long 1 1/2 inches wide  .24 inch thick Available in Chromatic 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. 

Smoothie Single Coil Pickup New MGB pickup with a signature mat look that is also versatile and can be used for a variety of builds. Smoothie Single Coil  Ceramic magnet  Works with 3, 4, and 6 string builds Works with ALL MGB ST trim rings  Perfectly flat top Mat finish  Comes in 2 colors, white and black Trim rings sold separately  

Our newest humbucker pickup specifically designed for use in cigar box guitars & homemade instruments! The BK2000 humbucker will rock your socks off!  This pickup is a quad rail that tests at 18 kilohms that will fit your next 3, 4, or 6 string builds.   This new model is also easy to wire and includes wiring for split coils for those wanting to separate the coils. Another quality guitar pickup from MGB Guitars that we're proud of offer! Quality Guitar Pickup by MGB Guitars Specifically designed for cigar box guitars & homemade instruments. Split coil wiring that's easy to connect Black = hot  Green with  braid = ground Red/White = coil connection to split the coils if desired No noise sound Trim ring  sold separately  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.  

These low-profile pickups are designed specifically for surface mounting on cigar box guitars. They eliminate the need for cutting a large hole in the box and slotting the neck. Simply mount on the surface of the box and run the wire through a small hole to connect with the rest of the electronics. There are available in two versions; one is rated at 2k and is perfect for as a neck pickup, the other is 4K and perfect for a bridge pickup. Dimensions are 1.75" wide, 1.65" tall and .23" thick. Make sure the magnets face the strings.   Covers not included, find covers here.     Mini Box Bucker Mounting Ring or Covers not included

Hear the power of Alnico V Powerful high output pickup ideal for the bridge position. Tight, punchy sound. High output modern voicing Great as a bridge pickup Punchy and defined

Tele Style Single Coil Pickup   Tele style single coil pickup works great in the neck position. Works with TL covers and comes in three finishes. Uses a ceramic bar magnets making it suitable for 3,4 and 6 string builds     Works great as a neck or bridge pickup Black available

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.

Includes 250 or 500k volume pot and matching tone pot with .047 mfd cap. Harness includes the ground wire for bridge and leads for connection to pickup or piezo. Includes a 3-way installed switch. Mounting hardware included. 500k volume pot 500k tone pot .047 mfd cap Watch this video!

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. Dimensions in photos! Designed specifically for cigar box guitars Backpack straps & carrying handle Heavy-duty construction VIDEO: Cigar Box Guitar Gig Bag  

Traditional 3 string bridges have a narrow 12 mm spacing between strings. This places the strings close together and can can be challenging for players with bigger hands and fingers. The new MGB XL bridge solves that problem providing a bridge with ample spacing. The spacing between strings on the new XL Bridge is 16mm (0.625", just under 5/8") with total distance from string 1 to string 3 being 32mm or 1.25 inches which works perfectly with a 1 1/2 inch neck. This bridge is a "top-loading" style, which means that the strings are fed through the back plate of the bridge, then up and over the saddles. No drilling through the instrument/box is required  Each one is mounted securely by four screws, and a small hex wrench is also included for adjusting the small set screws that control string action height. The saddles can be adjusted by means of a screw at the back of the bridge to get the intonation just right, and small set screws at the front of each saddle let you set the string action height.  Perfect for 3-string cigar box guitars Sturdy metal construction Chrome, Black, Gold or Antique Brass finish Individually adjustable string saddles Mounting screws and wrench included Top-loading  Find XL Bridge shim HERE Easy Bridge Placement Template HERE E-System Bridge Locator Template HERE

Designed to work with our MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup Dimensions: 1.4" x 2.7" with a thickness of .25" Gold finish Includes gold hardware Compatible with: MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup

Designed to work with our MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup Dimensions: 1.4" x 2.7" with a thickness of .25" Antique Brass finish Includes hardware Compatible with: MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup

Designed to work with our MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup Dimensions: 1.4" x 2.7" with a thickness of .25" Black finish Includes black hardware Compatible with: MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup

Designed to work with our MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup Dimensions: 1.4" x 2.7" with a thickness of .25" Chrome finish Includes chrome hardware Compatible with: MGB Micro Pup 3/4 String Single Coil Flat Pickup

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

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 4.0 | 3/4 String

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

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 4.0 | 3/4 String