One of the easiest upgrades anyone can do to a project guitar kit is replace the nut. In the following article (and videos) we’re going to run through why you might want to replace the nut on your guitar and...
While guitar kits offer a relatively inexpensive way to get into guitar building it can quickly become expensive and time-consuming if you run into problems. Let's face it if you are going to the trouble of building your own electric...
One of the problems associated with buying an unfinished timber product, such as a DIY guitar kit is the difference in humidity levels between the country of origin and the region it is delivered to. In extreme cases, problems such...
It can be a real source of frustration to find a dent or chip on your guitar kit’s body or neck. And, while it may seem impossible to fix all is definitely not lost. In the following article, we’re going...
“What kind of guitar is that? Actually, I made it myself” There’s no better feeling than completing a beautiful custom DIY guitar kit, or telling a curious friend that you actually made it yourself. Knowing this is an instrument that...
Of all the hardware components that make up an electric guitar, few have more of an influence on playability than the guitar’s bridge and tailpiece (if your guitar happens to include a two-piece bridge). When you consider tuning stability, action,...
In our last article we discussed three of the most revered guitarists of all time, and their iconic guitars, B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’, Paul McCartney’s ‘Violin Bass’ and Buddy Guy’s ‘Polkadot' guitar. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at...
