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Top quality components, as used in ChickenboneJohn guitars. Pickups, electrical components, bridges, cigar boxes, machineheads, guitar strings, guitar necks and fretboards.
We source many of our parts direct from the manufacturer, so there's no middleman, and we pride ourselves in bringing you the best components at the best prices. Many of these are made exclusively for Chickenbone John Ltd. to our specifications, and they are not generic "off the shelf" parts. Our stainless steel adjustable bridges and other components are made right here in the UK and available only from us.
Guitar Parts

3 String Guitar Kit. Plain Box and repro cigar box
£80.00
Everything you need to make your own 3 string cigar box guitar. All you need to add is some wood glue and materials for putting a finish on the neck and box. The kit comes with a a handsomely-sized plain birch ply wood box and gives a great acoustic volume - they turn out pretty loud! It's an ideal starting point for adding your own decoration...

Humbucker 3 String Guitar Kit. Plain Box and repro cigar box.
£93.00
Everything you need to make your own 3 string cigar box guitar. All you need to add is some wood glue and materials for putting a finish on the neck and box. The kit comes with a a handsomely-sized plain birch ply wood box and gives a great acoustic volume - they turn out pretty loud! It's an ideal starting point for adding your own decoration...

Reso cone and coverplate kit for 3 and 4 string guitars and ukes
£54.50
Resonator cone kit for 3 string, 4 string guitars and ukuleles. Spun and ribbed 150mm (6 inch) diameter aluminium cone Rosewood biscuit and maple saddle Coverplate, nickel plated, aged bronze or aged copper finish. These make an outstanding resonator instrument, loud and with a unique chiming ringing tone. They can be used for 3 or 4 str...

Chickenbone John handwound "drop -in" 3 pole pickup
£39.50
3 pole single coil pickup for cigar box guitar, handmade in our workshop. Strictly limited numbers. These are individually handmade, from the bobbins to the final wrap. We wax pot them to reduce any microphonic effect and wrap the coil with tape to protect it and give a neat finish. Alnico 5 magnets Scatterwound with 42g enamelled wire 13mm po...
6 x machinehead bushes

6 x machinehead bushes
£3.75
Classic press fit machinehead bushings for standard 6mm tuner posts. These will fit most standard machinheads. Chrome plated solid metal. We recommend using a 9mm diameter brad point drill bit to ensure a good fit.

String ferrules - set of 6
£4.50
Set of 6 string ferrules for back-loading bridges. An ideal match for our hardtail bridges. Hard chrome finish. Simple to install - drill out with a 6.5mm bit and gently press or tap in to fully seat them.

End Pins/ Strap Buttons (set of 2)
£4.50
A nice finishing touch for your guitar. A pair of solid chrome plated strap buttons, a decently big size to reduce the risk of the strap slipping off.

Chickenhead control knobs - Red (pair)
£3.95
Traditional style chickenhead knobs in red, nice quality. Brass insert with grub screw fixing - requires small straight bladed screwdriver (not supplied) Sold as a pair.

Chickenhead control knobs - Blue (pair)
£3.95
Traditional style chickenhead knobs in blue, nice quality. Brass insert with grub screw fixing - requires small straight bladed screwdriver (not supplied) Sold as a pair.

Chickenhead control knobs - White (pair)
£3.95
Traditional style chickenhead knobs in white, nice quality. Brass insert with grub screw fixing - requires small straight bladed screwdriver (not supplied) Sold as a pair.

Chickenhead control knobs - Clear (pair)
£3.95
Traditional style chickenhead knobs in clear, nice quality. Brass insert with grub screw fixing - requires small straight bladed screwdriver (not supplied) Sold as a pair.

Radio-style control knobs - Black (pair)
£4.70
Traditional radio-pattern knobs in black. Push fit for standard 6mm splined shaft pots. Sold as a pair.