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Deluxe Cigar Box Guitar Gig Bag
$40.00
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
MGB's 144 Cigar Box Guitars Booklet
$20.00
Included in this book are illustrations of 144 cigar box style instruments. These are a sampling of the instruments built by MGB over the last 15 years.
4 for $4 (4 strings for $4)
$4.00
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.
3 for $3 (3 strings for $3)
$3.00
All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag.
MGB is pleased to provide 3 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.
Gecko Easy Box AKA Milton
$25.00
MGB Guitars is proud to introduce their Gecko Easy Box enclosure. This box was designed and built using the same principles used in acoustic instrument construction. The box is built using purfling and braces to create an incredibly strong and rigid structure. Additional reinforcements were added to key locations to allow when securing bridges. Cover plate is included.
Measuring 9 3/4 inches by 7 inches and 2 1/2 thick the box is made from thin ply with a top veneer of Sapele. IT comes in two versions one is unfinished and the other has several coats of spray finish.
Roughly 7 inches by 9.75 inches
Approximately 2 1/2 inches deep
Acoustic side includes 2 3/8 inch sound hole
The box head is a full 5/8 thick
Multiply construction with Sapele veneer
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3-String XL Bridge
from $10.00
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
XL Bridge shim is included with each bridge.
Easy Neck with Premium Fret Markers
from $60.00
Quality Crafted Guitar Neck | Easy to Install
24 inch Scale
Predrilled headstock with slotted nut available
Perfect for boxes that are 9" long or longer
Suitable for 3,4 and 5 string builds
9/16" thick headstock
Nut is installed but not slotted as standard
1 3/8" width at nut
1 1/2" width at 12th fret
Fretboard length is 17.5"
Overhang is 1 1/8"
Overall length 23 3/4"
Fin or Snowflake face fret markers are included
Hanger bolt and hardware included
Okume construction with rosewood fingerboard
Headstock tuner template is available
Available with tuner holes drilled and nut filed for either 3 or 4 strings.
The perfect neck for your next build. The Easy Neck is completely finished and ready to go. Simply reinforce your box and bolt the neck on. Solid Okume construction with a rosewood fret board set for 24 inch scale. The neck is meticulously sanded and the Okume portion has a spray finish. The rosewood fret board is unfinished.
The Easy Neck is similar to the Super Neck and installation techniques are the same so the following video applies.
Bridge placement template
Watch This Video:
Nickel Wrapped Strings .018 to .050
from $1.75
All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag.
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.
For Plain Steel Strings go HERE
Check out our 3 for $3 string packs HERE.
Check out our 4 for $4 string packs HERE.
Plain Steel Strings .009 to .022
from $0.75
All strings are packed in a corrosion resistant envelope and then packed in a reclosable 4 mil bag.
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.
Check out our 3 for $3 string packs HERE.
Check out our 4 for $4 string packs HERE.
Slick Six - Six String Humbucker
from $27.50
Six String humbucker pickup specifically designed for use in cigar box guitars & homemade instruments!
The cover and frame are Rosewood. We use Alnico 5 magnets which add more focused sound and enhanced dynamics. Enamel-coated magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones. These pickups measure 12.1Ks. Includes wiring for split coils for those wanting to separate the coils.
Black wire is hot, green/braid is ground and red/white are where the coils connect
Specifically designed for cigar box guitars & homemade instruments.
10 mm or .394 inch pole spacing
2 x 3.25 overall dimension
.8 inches deep
Rosewood cover and trim ring
No noise sound
Alnico 5 magnets
Rosewood Construction
Included marking template
Note: Also available with our push pull pot harness installed and tested. 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.
Fancy Easy Fretter Rosewood Fretboard
$23.50
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.
Spacer Plate for 6 String Bridges
$2.00
This bridge riser is intended for use with 4 string hardtail bridges. This allows for furthering the height of the string on your build!
Six String Bridge | Antique Brass
$17.00
6-string Antique Brass hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading. Sturdy metal construction, bright mirror-like gold finish. Mounting screws and allen wrench included. Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments
6-string Antique Brass hard-tail bridge perfect for electric guitars. Top-loading.
Sturdy metal construction.
Chrome mounting screws and allen wrench included.
Individually adjustable string saddles allow exact intonation adjustments
Also available in Chrome Gold and Black finishes.
Ace of Spades Easy Box
$30.00
MGB Guitars is proud to introduce their Ace of Spades Easy Box enclosure. This box was designed and built using the same principles used in acoustic instrument construction. The box is built using purfling and braces to create an incredibly strong and rigid structure. Additional reinforcements were added to key locations to allow when securing bridges. Cover plate is included.
Measuring 9 3/4 inches by 7 inches and 2 1/2 thick the box is made from thin ply with a top veneer of Sapele. IT comes in two versions one is unfinished and the other has several coats of spray finish.
Roughly 7 inches by 9.75 inches
Approximately 2 1/2 inches deep
Acoustic side includes 2 3/8 inch sound hole
The box head is a full 5/8 thick
Multiply construction with Sapele veneer
.
MGB 8 String Tenor Ukulele Bridge Placement Template
$7.50
Helpful template for placing bridge in perfect alignment with the neck.
• 1/8" acrylic board
Watch This Video:
MGB 8 string Tenor Ukulele Kit
$65.00
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:
Easy Neck Diatonic 24 inch Scale
$45.00
Quality Crafted Guitar Neck | Easy to Install
24 inch Scale
Perfect for boxes that are 9" long
Suitable for 3,4 and 5 string builds
9/16" thick headstock
Nut is installed but not slotted
1 3/8" width at nut
1 1/2" width at 12th fret
Fretboard length is 17.5"
Overhang is 1 1/8"
Overall length 23 3/4"
Face fret markers are included
Fret board shim included
Bone Nut
Hanger bolt and hardware included Use 10MM socket or wrench.
Okume construction with rosewood fingerboard
Headstock Tuner template is available
The perfect neck for your next build. The Easy Neck is completely finished and ready to go. Simply reinforce your box and bolt the neck on. Solid Okume construction with a rosewood fret board set for 24 inch scale. The neck is meticulously sanded and the Okume portion has a spray finish. The rosewood fret board is unfinished. The Easy Neck is similar to the Super Neck and installation techniques are the same so the following video applies.
Bridge placement template
Watch This Video:
Flush Mount Jack and Pot Template
$3.00
This template is used to create and opening for our flush mount jacks. It is also helpful in locating holes for pots.
Easy Fretter Rosewood Diatonic Pre-loaded fretboard
$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. 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.
Tailpiece Maple or Rosewood 3 or 4 string
from $3.00
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
Super Sixer bridge placement template
$6.00
This template is helpful for locating the bridge when using a Super Sixer bolt on neck.
Always check to confirm 25.5 inch distance from the fret side edge of the nut to front the edge of saddle.
Easy Connector
from $3.00
The Easy Connector is a quick and easy way to connect electrical components without solder. Strip the wires back 1/4" then press the lever and insert the wire. There are 6 openings along the ground end for connecting all the grounds to a common. There are 4 openings along each side for splicing wires, for example connecting the the hot wire from a pickup to the hotwire on a harness. These spring style connectors provide a solid connection which provide a solid reliable connection. They are sized for 20-24 gauge wires which are commonly used on components.
Bass Nut File Set
$30.00
Perfect for filing bone nuts.
Hobby grade files
.045, .065, .075, .085, .105 &.130
Rubber-coated handles create a firm with comfortable control.
Each file list the two strings that it will work.
Durable and sturdy, will not bend. The perfect tool filing bass nuts to just the right size.
Set strings properly and quickly.
License Plate Kit
$150.00
Easy to assemble kit includes everything needed to build a 3 or 4 string license plate guitar, using your favorite 6x12 inch license plate.
Kit includes:
Reinforced Sapele body specifically made for license plate builds. The body is reinforced and machined with necessary mounting holes for adding components.
Kit includes Super Neck. See here.
Lucky 13 pickup with harness ready to install. Pickup has double sided tape and can be mounted on the back of the license plate near the neck.
Hardware includes tuners, strings, stainless steel tailpiece, knobs, strap pins and screws.
An oak bridge that may need to modified to fit around the letters to obtain the preferred action height.
Assembly is easy:
Mount harness/jack assembly to box. Feed black ground wire through small hole where tail piece mounts.
Affix pickup to back side of plate.
Install tuners on headstock, use a small amount of super glue to secure the Rosewood string spacer on at the end of the fretboard just beyond the zero fret.
Mount neck on the body using reinforcement plate and hardware.
Mount plate to box using screws and finish washers.
Install the tailpiece.
Install strings and only tighten lightly.
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.
Tele Style Neck Router Template
$7.50
1/4 inch acrylic router template for pocket neck. Also includes small template for marking mounting neck screws.
Pocket Neck Router Template
$7.50
1/4 inch acrylic router template for pocket neck. Also includes small template for marking mounting neck screws.
9 Volt Preamp/Equalizer Kit
$21.00
Preamp/equalizer 9v (battery not included)
Mounting hardware included
Cable Piezo
Includes template/trim ring with screws
Includes jack plate, drill 1 inch clearance hole
Includes modified ukulele saddle
Works perfectly with all MGB ukulele kits
Preamp/Equalizer router template
Preamp Marking/Router Template
$5.00
Works for the Tuner/Preamp or the 9 volt preamp
Suggest using Amana Tool's 47222 router bit
