New Guitar Parts

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.

All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag. MGB is pleased to provide 4 string packs. These made in the US strings are available in several popular assortments. MGB strings are available in two styles, Plain Steel and Nickel Wound. Plain Steel strings are thinner and used in the lower positions on a instrument and create higher pitches. Nickel Wound strings are much thicker and heavier and used on the higher positions on an instrument and create lower pitches. Using a combination of different styles and diameters tuned to different pitches is the goal. The scale length of the neck is also critical a factor in selecting the correct strings. Scales lengths from 24-25.5 inches are the standard for guitars. We generally make recommendations for scale lengths in that range. If the scale length is longer or shorter, other strings may work better. Picking the right strings are a personal choice. At MGB we tend to prefer lighter strings like .013, .017 and .026 tuned to GDG. We offer an assortment of sizes in both styles. We also offer different quantities, you can buy one, three or a dozen strings. We believe our offering provides lots of options for builders. You can pick your favorite strings or do some experimentation with different strings.   MGB's CBG cheat sheet is a valuable tool for better understanding the different pitches we are referring to and can be found HERE. Having a digital caliper in your toolbox is helpful when you need to identify a string.

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NEW Style Easy Fretters! 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 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. 

This template is used to create and opening for our flush mount jacks. It is also helpful in locating holes for pots.

This floating Rosewood bridge allows total flexibility in bridge placement. Dimensions are 3 1/2 by 1 1/8 inches and .35 inches tall. The length of the fret wire is 2.4, Suitable for 3,4 and 6 string builds. Can be easily glued in place once optimal location is determined.

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 Rosewood.  Ultra smooth satin finished composite fretboard 25 1/2 inch scale 19 3/8 inches long 1 1/2 inches wide  .24 inch thick 13 Frets on Diatonic  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. 

Template for string bridge including single coil pickup.  Chrome Finish Four string Bottom loading 7.5 K ohm rating  Hardware included  Template   

MGB presents our new Pocket Necks suitable for 3 and 4 string builds.  North American Maple Neck Satin poly finish on neck Rosewood Fretboard (no radius) 25.5 inch scale length with 22 Frets  Zero fret with bone spacer Face and side fret markers Marking templates included, router template is here. Customizable 5 1/4 by 2 3/4 inch paddle headstock Overall length 26 inches 1.4 inches wide at the nut and 1.6 at the 22nd fret  .7 inch deep pocket is recommended  Digital file of the pocket shape is available no charge

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.

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.  

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  

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  

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Plastic Saddle is compensated 

Includes one set right and one set left. Nickel plated with white pearloid knobs. Bushings and screws are included, 15 to 1 gear ratio. Shafts are .25 diameter and spaced one inch apart,

Build your own 50s retro cbg using the new Zoomy box from MGB. Easy to assemble and easy to add the electronics of your choice. Can be used for 3,4 or 6 string guitars. Made primarily for use with bolt on necks and works perfectly with MGB Easy Necks, Super Necks and the Super Sixer Neck. Since the box is not symmetrical around the center line, it is recommended that you use a neck template to help locate the bridge. Can also be used for a U Bass.  The tops come in five cool and colorful laminates. The Zoomy RTG comes in twos styles; blank and Hot Tuna ready. The top plate is secured to the body ring. Install the neck and electronics. Finish the back plate as needed. Secure the back plate in place. Some minor additional sanding may be required to get the back plate to fit Kit includes: Top assembly including top plate, body ring and predrilled oak neck block.  Bottom plate ready for finish Hardware and extra long 1/4 20 hanger bolt included.  If you want to take a different direction on the laminate check 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 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 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 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.  

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 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. 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 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

Includes the following:  3- 1/4-20 by 3 inch hanger bolts 3- 6mm by 2 inch Phillips head hanger bolts with 2 nuts  6- washers 1- 1/4-20 hanger bolt driver    

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 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    

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. 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