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I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. ????Box  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. This 4 string build uses a vintage Ohio plate on an MGB license plate box. Powered by a ghosted MGB Lucky 13 pickup. Tuned DGBE.  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Rambler is cool three string using a rock solid Drew Estates enclosure and an MGB Deluxe Easy neck. The box is powered by a Tele Style single coil pickup. The Rambler badge is a vintage automobile emblem.  Tuned GDG.  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Woof is an acoustic concert ukulele on an Easy Box.  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Wings is a 3 string build using an MGB Ready box. This build featured our new Keys Neck. This build features a Micro Pup pickup with a 250k harness.  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of cbg builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play cbgs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Camacho is a 3 string build using a Yellow and Black Camacho Connecticut cigar box.   Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

I saw my first cigar box guitar in 2009 and decided to build one. I do not play and knew nothing about building stringed instruments. It was a fun exercise and I was pretty happy with the results. I was quickly surprised at the positive response I received from friends and family. One thing led to another and eventually I started a little parts business focused on the needs of CBG builders. Over time my inventory of ready to play CBGs grew substantially. I have well over 100 instruments that need new homes. Welcome to MGB's RTP (Ready to Play) category where you can buy a one of a kind instrument built by me. Tabak is a 3 string build using a Tabak Especial cigar box. This build featured our new Keys Easy Fretter fret board. The pickup cover and knobs are made with a composite material. This build features a Micro Pup pickup with a 500k harness.  Includes a wall bracket and free shipping. 

New from MGB, the Ready Box is a box that is perfect for many box style builds. The box is well built and solid suitable for any build. Works well with bolt on necks or neck through necks. The box is 7 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches which is in our estimate the perfect size.  The frame is made of 3/4" popular and the top and the back cover are made or 1/4 inch Burch ply. The box can be painted, stained or covered.  Available with many different sound hole configurations.   

Hinge style steel tailpiece made for 3 string cigar box guitars or other homemade instruments. Antique Brass plated steel construction Hardware included Made specifically for 3 string cigar box guitars or other homemade instruments

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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week. Kit includes body, neck, front and back cover plates. Add your favorite gear for a one of kind build. Included are: 11" x 2 1/2" MGB maple ring box is ready for you to add your favorite set of components. Easily stained, painted or ready for the addition of any finish 24 inch scale MGB Easy Neck, our popular Rosewood or Maple fretted neck with face fret markers. The neck is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Neck is shimmed to fit radius of box. Unique fat style F Holes. Use a 10mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt.  Assembly available HERE Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.  

The RSG (Ready Set Go) 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 in the cover. This pickup can be mounted anywhere between the neck and the bridge to provide excellent sound. These new wood covers are less than .25  inches thick and work well with MGBs Easy Necks, Super Necks and Easy Fretter fret boards with no need for addition spacing. 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.  Each pickup is fully tested to insure optimum performance. 

This handy template allows the builder to accurately mark the locations for potentiometers. Align the template with the lower left corner of the box. Then mark the holes through the template with an awl. Drill the holes using a 5/16s drill. Brad point drill bits work well. Note we also mark our bits with colored tape to help find them quickly.

It is always best to keep the pickups as close as possible to the face of the pickup. Occasionally the the geometry of the box, neck and bridge creates a larger distance. If possible it would be helpful to lift the pickup and cover. These spacers are made for each of the MGB flat pups. The are 1/8 of an inch thick. You can use one or more. The screws that come with the covers are long enough to handle several spacers.

This template allows the builder to accurately locate any of the MGB Flat Pups and mark the necessary holes for mounting the cover. it easy to use, simply: I identify and mark the centerline of the box. Select the appropriate pickup on the template. Mark the mounting holes and the wire hole for the pickup. Drill a one inch hole when using a RSG pickup where the pickup is already soldered to a harness.  Install the pickup/cover. The template provides the name and part number of all MGB Flat Pups and the cover options.

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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week.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. 25.5 inch scale MGB Super Neck  Rosewood and Maple fretted neck with face fret markers. The neck utilizes a zero fret and is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. MGB BK 2000 quad rail pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.  Black or Chrome tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate. 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 Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.

Available in either Cherry or Maple, fits 6 inch resonator cones. Hardare included.

Guide for marking or drilling mounting holes in 2.5 inch holes. Made to work with all MGB 3 inch cover plates.

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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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3 string instrument. Included are: 9 1/2 " x 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" 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 Antique Brass cover , mounting hardware and knobs. Antique Brass tuners, bridge, strap pins and Sapelli back cover. Includes an Antique Brass jack plate. Includes a 3 pack of .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules.  Assembly available HERE Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.  

Painted stainless base Laser engraved Sapele medallion Mounting screws included

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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week. 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 Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value. Helpful video HERE. Frank McGrogan gives it a spin.

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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week. Includes all the parts to build this really cool Ukulele. Available in Soprano, Concert and Tenor sizes. Available with Chrome, Black or Gold hardware. Easy to assemble. Assembly available HERE Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.

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. MGB kits are made to order and can take a few extra days to prepare. They may ship in a few days or could take up to a week. Kit includes everything needed to complete this attractive 3/4 string instrument. Included are: 11" x 7.5" 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 of 4 tuners. Neck reinforcement plate is included. String slots on nut are filed Micro Pup with Black cover, mounting hardware and white knobs. Black tuners, bridge, strap pins. I3 pack of .017, .026 and .036 or .013, .017, .026 and .036 strings. Use a 10 mm deep well socket for the neck hanger bolt and a 10 mm socket or wrench to tighten tuner ferules.  Assembly available HERE Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.  

New from MGB. The Klutch is a portable guitar stand providing great neck support and  prevents guitar slide. It also sits upright to help with changing strings or cleaning the guitar. Fits in your case, your pocket, gig bag, and in the back of your amp Firmly sits on stools, chairs, amps, tables, and counters Made from a TPV (ThermoPlastic Vulcanizate) for no more scratches or burn marks on  your necks Used on many tube stands or wall hangers Made in the USA

New from MGB, trim rings made specifically for MGB Lipstick Pick-ups. Available in several finishes MGB Lipstick Single Coil Pick-ups here

New from MGB, lipstick pick-ups are a truly nostalgic style pickup that is suitable for you next build. Available in Black, Chrome and Gold finishes Hardware included Measures 4.5 K ohms Available with harness including volume, tone (250k) and jack. Measures 3 1/4 by 5/8 inches  Trim rings are available here

New from MGB, a quick and easy way to precisely position the bridge on your next build. This template will all allow you to mark the proper locations for the mounting holes on your bridge onto the box. It works with standard 3,4 and 6 string bridges. It will also work with MGB 3 string XL bridges.  First mark your box with a centerline then a  line for the scale length. Position the template on over these lines. Drill the appropriate holes along with the ground wire hole. 

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

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  

Quality guitar hardware from MGB Guitars. Perfect for any style guitar Plastic construction White finish Gibson style look

Sound hole covers add a really nice look to almost any guitar. Solid metal construction and screened to ensure sound gets out and nothing gets inside. Perfect for any type of guitar Sturdy metal construction Chrome finish Also available in Chrome and Black finishes.

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