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Browse our best-selling DIY electric guitar kits, trusted by builders worldwide. Each kit includes premium tonewoods, quality hardware, and all the parts needed to build your own custom guitar.

LP Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware - Guitar Kit World
L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

$299.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two gold finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful quilted maple veneer body top, and trapezoid pearl white inl...

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer

$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Solid Mahogany body right-handed PR Guitar Kit with Double Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand N...

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ST-style Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
ST-style Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Engineered Zebrawood Body, Engineered Zebrawood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Beginner-friendly ST-style solid zebrawood body guitar kit with a bolt-on neck and white pickguard. Specifications   Hand Orientation: Right-Hand ...

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Basswood JE Guitar Kit w/ Monkey Grip
Basswood JE Guitar Kit w/ Monkey Grip
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JE Style Guitar Kit with Monkey Grip and Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay

$299.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

JE style 6-string guitar kit with a solid basswood body, skunk striped maple neck, and a beautiful rosewood fretboard. Specifications Hand Orienta...

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Hollow Body L5 style Guitar Kit w/ Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard
Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Hollow Body Archtop Electric Guitar Kit, Flame Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own hollow body, semi-acoustic DIY guitar with Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple veneer, F-holes, and single cutaway. Specification...

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Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Build your own Basswood ST style guitar with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ...

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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Humbucker + Two Single-Coils

$259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number of Frets: 22 N...

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L5-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Flamed Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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Thin Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit, Venetian Cutaway, Flame Maple Veneer

$299.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Flamed Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar kits. Specificatio...

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Hollow Archtop Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Hollow Archtop Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Hollow Body Archtop Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Ebony Fretboard, Chrome Hardware

$319.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Hollow Archtop Body Guitar with Ebony Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Headstock ...

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Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Mahogany body R41 Electric Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany body R41 Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Head...

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Your first build is easier than you think.

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From classic shapes to rare builds.

Step 1 — Pick Your Style

Electric, acoustic, bass. We have over 40 body shapes to choose from. Different woods, different hardware, different vibes. Not sure where to start? Our quick quiz matches you with the right kit in seconds.

40+ body shapes. One quick quiz. Your match.

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Builds for every skill level.

Step 2 — Build It Yourself

New to building? Our beginner kits come pre-shaped and ready to finish. Just sand, stain, and assemble. Experienced? We have advanced builds that'll push your skills. Every kit includes a difficulty rating so there are no surprises.

Every kit has a difficulty score.

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You can't buy this guitar in any store.

Step 3 — Play What You Built

Gift it to a loved one. Bring it to band practice. Hang it on the wall. Whatever you do with it, this is a real, playable instrument and the only one like it on earth. You can't buy this guitar in any store. You can only build it.

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We offer more than 40 guitar kit body shapes. You can choose your own hand orientation, tonewood type, hardware, fretboard inlays, headstock shape, binding options & more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tools do I need to build a kit guitar?

Depending on the type of guitar you buy you may only require tools and materials for finishing the guitar (painting) and soldering.

Screwdrivers, sandpaper and sanding block. Finishing supplies e.g. paint, stain, and clear gloss, ventilation mask, coping saw or jigsaw if shaping the headstock.

With this small list of inexpensive tools, you will be up and running and ready to build your electric guitar in no time.

Recommended reading: Luthier Tools for DIY Guitar Kits.

Does the kit include everything to build a working guitar?

Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).

How long does it take to complete a guitar kit?

It depends on the choice of finish. For instance, when you paint or stain a guitar you will need the surface to dry and harden (cure). This can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months depending on your choice of finishing product.

You will find the guitar dries to approximately 90% very quickly but the final 10% takes some time. If you can't wait that long you could try tung oil or wax finish but bear in mind the finish won't be as durable and protect the guitar as effectively.

Do I have to solder the electronics?

Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.

If you don't want to solder, or don't have the tools, our solderless guitar kits use plug-and-play wiring. No iron required.

What finishing options can I use on my guitar?

You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.

Our advice: use a reference. In most cases, this will be a guitar you particularly like the look of and want to create something similar.

To view the latest DIY guitars from our community follow us on Instagram and visit our Customer Reviews page.

How good will my finished kit guitar sound?

It's defined firstly by the components you use and secondly the workmanship that goes into putting it all together.

Watch the community section of our YouTube channel to learn how kit guitars sound.

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