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Ukulele Guitar Parts
Jack Plate
$2.00
1.3 inches by 1.3 inches, with a .37 inch hole. Hardware included
Available in Chrome or Black
MGB Baritone Ukulele Guitar Kit
from $42.50
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!
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Easy Fretter Pre-loaded fretboard
$15.00
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 and Diatonic
21 frets on Chromatic and 13 on Diatonic
Face fret markers on Chromatic
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.
RSG Pickup- Mini Box Bucker or Micro Pup
from $19.50
The RSG pickup is a complete system that includes a pickup, harness and cover ready to install. Uses an MGB 4.0 Mini Box Bucker pickup which is soldered to a 500K economy harness, or a 3.0 Micro Pup and 250K harness. The pickup is secured into a cover. This pickup can be mounted anywhere between the neck and the bridge to provide excellent sound. The cover is .3 inches thick so make sure there is a .3 difference between the top of the frets and the top of the box.
Assembly is quick and easy, simply drill a one inch hole at the pickup location and feed the jack and pots through the hole, secure the pickup with the provided screws then mount the pots and the jack.
The RSG pickups are available in four popular finishes including shiny aluminum, black, gold and antique brass. Each pickup is fully tested to insure optimum performance.
Lucky 13 Flat Pup
$15.00
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.
Zero Fret String Spacer
from $1.00
Perfect for keeping strings aligned when using a zero fret. Available in Cherry, Maple or Rosewood. 1.5" wide, .3 " tall and .2 inches thick. Remove mask on Cherry and Maple before gluing in place. Make sure strings rest firmly on the zero fret, adjust slots if need be.
U-Bass Kit- Fretted or Fretless
$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.
20824
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
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
Easy Fretter-Maple or Rosewood fretboard
from $17.50
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.
25 1/2 inch scale
19 3/8 inches long
1 1/2 inches wide
.24 inch thick
Available in Maple or Rosewood
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.
U-Bass Tuner Set of four
$22.00
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
Easy to install. Includes two right and two lefts. Fits headstocks that are .500 inch thick. Fits hole that is .525 inch.
String Ferrules Chrome, Black and Gold 12 pack of
$9.50
Available in chrome, black and gold these ferrules are used to guide and anchor strings. The measure .36" long and .36 wide at the top flange, the knurled center measures .29". Use a 5/16" drill to make a hole. Press the ferrule into the hole and use a small amount of glue if desired. 12 ferrules are provided in a poly bag.
F Hole Template
$7.00
Traditional and Modern F hole template, includes 8 shapes sized from 3 inches to 7 inches. Use one side for one hole then flip the template for a mirrored shape. Made from 1/8 inch acrylic.
Four Pack Zero Frets
$3.00
Included are 4- 3 inch lengths of Jumbo fret wire. These can be placed in the zero fret slot. they are the perfect height when used with medium frets in the remaining slots.
Ghost Pups with harness
from $17.50
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 flat pups for these applications. MGB is proud to introduce our new Ghost Pups. These flat pups/harness assemblies are ideal for ghosting. The pickups include a high quality 3M adhesive pad for securing the pup to the lid of the box. They work best if the surface of the box is relatively smooth. Additional adhesive such as E6000 may be needed for rough surfaces.
The harnesses includes volume and tone pots along with a jack. A ground wire for the the bridge and the hardware are also included. 500k pots are used on the double coil pickups and 250k pots are included on the single coil pickups.
The Lucky 13 and Point Five O are stronger pickups and best suited where the distance to the string is greater than 1/4 inch.
K-Nine Bass Flat Pup Covers
from $4.00
These covers are made specifically for the K-Nine bass pickups. they measure 3.65" by 2.0" by .32". Hardware included.
K-Nine Bass Flat Pup
$13.00
Made for bass builds and measuring 9 Kohms, these new pickups are wide enough for 4 string bass builds. They will also work for guitar installations. These low-profile pickups are designed specifically for surface mounting on cigar boxes. 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. Make sure the magnets face the strings. Secure the pickup to the cover with double sided tape, hot melt glue or E6000. Cover not included.
Dimensions are 1.3" wide, 2.75" tall and .25" thick.
Find covers here
Small Nut
$1.50
Measuring 1.4 inches wide, .3 inches all and .2 inches thick these nuts are well suited for ukuleles and other builds with thinner fretboards. They are available blank, three or four string slots.
Grommet Sound Hole Celtic Knot
$6.00
These grommet sound holes provide a creative touch to your build. Simply drill a 2 inch hole and drop the grommet in place. Use E6000 to glue in place. Available in real Cherry or Maple in either a Nickle, Gloss Black or Antique Brass finish.
Bulk Jumbo Fret Wire 230 inches
$19.00
Bulk fret wire in bulk.
Nickel silver
Jumbo fret wire size
Straight 11.5 inch length cuts
Ships in 20 piece bundles
Neck Blank
$32.50
This part is perfect for those wanting a nicely shaped neck blank for building their own neck. The Okume body is shaped and ready for the application of a fret board. Can be used with a wide assortment of scale lengths from 23-27 inches or more. Check out the Fretboard Clamping Caul video for tips on gluing a fretboard onto a neck. The head stock is covered with Sapelli veneer. Includes easily removable hanger bolt with hardware. Always use an MGB Reinforcement Plate to strengthen neck to body joint.
Dimensions:
22 3/4 inch overall length
1 3/8 inch width at nut
1 5/8 inch width at bottom
16 3/4 overall flat length for fret board
3/4" neck thickness
1 3/4 heel height
2 3/4 by 4 inch head stock
5/8 inch thick head stock perfect for MGB tuners
Point Five O
$11.00
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 single coil Point Five O flat pup designed for ghosting. Make sure the magnets face the strings.
By adding more wire and strengthening the magnetic field we have a solid solution. These new pickups are a single coil version of the Lucky 13 pickup. They only have one coil and measure 6.5 k ohms plus, thus the name Point Five O or .5. We have found in testing that the pickups work well when the distance from the pickup to the strings is .5".
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.
Test Lead Kit
$4.00
A very handy tool for testing components. You can connect the leads on your pickup directly to your amp. You can also use the alligator clips to make additional connections.
Grommet Sound Hole Sun Ray
$6.00
These grommet sound holes provide a creative touch to your build. Simply drill a 2 inch hole and drop the grommet in place. Use E6000 to glue in place. Available in real Cherry or Maple in either a Nickle, Gloss Black or Antique Brass finish.
Banjo Style Floating Bridge
$4.50
Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars.
Maple and Rosewood construction
Comes with six shallow slots
Easily modified to work with any string configuration
3 1/8" by 1/4"
Tele Style 6 String Neck
from $55.00
MGB presents our new Tele style necks. These professional grade necks are perfect for your next 6 string build.
North American Maple Neck
Optional roasted Maple available
Satin poly finish
Rosewood Fretboard
22 Frets 18 inch radius 25.5 inch scale length
Pre slotted bone nut installed
Face and side fret markers
Truss rod uses 4mm hex wrench included
Predrilled (10mm) for 6 inline tuners
Marking templates included
Digital file of the pocket shape is available no charge
Truss Rod 18 inch
$12.50
Two way action can correct either a backbow or upbow on a neck. Twin steel rods and brass threaded blocks allow for precise adjustments to get the perfect alignment on the neck. 4mm hex wrench included. We suggest creating a slot about .25 inches wide .5 inches deep in the neck. Make sure the slot is deep enough so that fretboard does not rest on the brass nuts. Also use a dab of E6000 or silicone caulk under each nut to prevent them from moving, do not glue the rods. The slot should be long enough to conceal the adjustment nut under the neck and/or nut.
Grommet Sound Hole Honey Comb
$6.00
These grommet sound holes provide a creative touch to your build. Simply drill a 2 inch hole and drop the grommet in place. Use E6000 to glue in place. Available in real Cherry or Maple in either a Nickle, Gloss Black or Antique Brass finish.
Guitar Cable 20 foot long
$12.50
Includes 1/4inch straight and right angle metal connectors, ensures a secure connection to any instrument, pedal, or amp jack.
Pliable 20ft guitar cable protected by high-quality pvc jacket and braided tweed cloth outer jacket, minimzing twisting, kinking and tangling.
Black with gray accent cotton weave outer jacket.
Suitable for mixer, power amplifier, effects pedals, equalizer, electronic organ, electric guitar, electric bass and other electronic equipment.
Four String Wraparound Bridge
$14.50
Chrome four string wrap around bridge suitable for cbg builds. Saddles are spaced .6 inches apart and string width at bridge is 1.8 inches. Requires a larger than standard neck, one that is close to 2 inches and the box end.
These bridges are taller than standard bridges requiring the the stagger between the box face and fret height to be near .5 inches. The mounting post allow for fine adjustment to get the action height correct.
Template is included for laying out mounting hole locations. Simply line up the template on the centerline an scale length. Mark the holes and drill with a 12mm drill bit. You can use a smaller bit and file to size. Add backer to make sure top is close to .750 inches thick at the hole position.
MGB CBG Cheat Sheet
$1.00
Many builders are not musicians and have limited musical skills. It is often to difficult to know exactly how to tune strings on various instruments. MGB is not a musician and created his own cheat sheet to help him with set ups. While many musicians can get pretty close with tuning a string by ear, others (like MGB) have no idea where they are on the scale. MGB quickly realized it was helpful to use the corelating frequency for tuning. The A note has frequency of 440HZ. The Pano tuner app is very helpful, it provides the note and the frequency. The 88 keys on the piano are listed on the left, moving to the right are popular note tuning for a number of instruments. While there are many tuning possibilities for cbgs listed are a few popular choices.