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Vintage relic style tuner. Drill 5/16 hole 1/4 deep from the front side. Use 1/4 inch drill to drill through the rest of the way. Insert ferrule from the front side and gently tap in place. Install tuner from back side and secure with small screw.

Molded plastic knob suitable for all knob applications. Fits snugly and securely on standard pots. Part it .500 inches long and measures .550 on the bottom end and .540 at the top. Recommend using a 9/16 drill and gluing in place. Plastic Also available in 10 pack

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. 

This is a black electric guitar-style hard-tail bridge, but made for 3-string cigar box guitars! It took us a long time to find a source for these, but now we got 'em! These bridges are "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! The dimensions of these bridges are 1 31/32" (50mm) wide, 1 5/8" (41mm) deep and about 9/16" (14mm) tall. Spacing between strings is 12mm (0.472", just under 1/2") with total distance from string 1 to string 3 being 24mm or 0.945" - just under 1 inch. Each one is mounted securely by four screws, and a small allen wrench is also included for adjusting the small set screws that control string action height. See the listing photo with measurements (in millimeters) for more size specs. Basically these get used like any bottom-loading electric guitar bridge (like those on telecasters and such). You screw it to the top of the instrument, and the strings come up through holes in the instrument body (usually with a ferrule of some sort on the back to hold the string ball), and then up and over the individual string saddles. 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. Overall it is fairly straightforward. Perfect for 3-string cigar box guitars Sturdy metal construction Black finish Individually adjustable string saddles Black mounting screws and allen wrench included Top-loading Easy Bridge Placement Template HERE

Stainless steel formed stainless steel tailpiece made for 3 string cigar box guitars or other homemade instruments. Stainless steel construction Made specifically for 3 string cigar box guitars or other homemade instruments

Perfect for cutting into bone nuts. Hobby grade files .010, .013 .017 .026 .036 and .046 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 guitar nuts to just the right size. Set strings properly and quickly without buzzing.

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" x 8 x  3" 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. Black jack plate. 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 Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.  

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.

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 antique brass hardware. Included are: 13” x 9" x 2 1/2"  box that is fully machined and ready for assembly. 25 1/2 inch scale MGB Super Neck (our best neck)  Rosewood and Maple fretted neck with face fret markers. The neck utilizes a zero fret and is predrilled for 3 or 4 tuners. Mounting hardware is included. MGB Hot Tuna pickup with 500k push pull pot harness soldered tested and ready to install. This allows switching between single coil and humbucker operation.  Antique brass tuners, bridge, strap pins, surface jack plate and protective corners. 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.  This can purchased as a  Ready To Build kit, It can also be purchased assembled, tested and tuned in the Ready To Play selection.   Assembly available HERE Remember the price includes free packing and shipping, a $25 value.  

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

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

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. 

1.3 inches by 1.3 inches, with a .37 inch hole. Hardware included. Available in Chrome, Black and Antique Brass For help with installation, click here for the Jack Plate template.

Painted stainless base Laser engraved Sapele medallion Mounting screws included

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