Build Your Own Electric Guitar Kits
Left Hand Guitar Kits
Hollow Body Guitar Kits
7 String Guitar Kits
How to Assemble an Electric Guitar Kit, In Just a Single Day.
Today I’m going to show you how to build your own electric guitar, in just a single day. The best part? It doesn’t matter if you: Have never made an electric guitar before Have zero wood working skills Don’t own a vast array of tools (you can get away with just a set of screwdrivers, […]
Hollow Body Guitar Kits – 3 Awesome Options – Great Prices
If you have always wanted to own your archtop jazz or 335 style hollow body electric guitar but found the price a little on the high side you may be interested in taking a closer look at the range of DIY hollow body guitar kits currently available. Hollow body guitar kits typically represent very good […]
Best Guitar Bridge Options for Kit Guitars
In the following article, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the best guitar bridge options available for kit guitars. This isn’t an exhaustive list of guitar bridges, however, the bridges listed below are what you will find on 99% of all kit guitars. Your bridge is a super important component of your […]
Les Paul Guitar Kits, A DIY Classic
Les Paul style kits are a popular choice for guitar builders. This mirrors actual sales of electric guitars with the Gibson Les Paul remaining very popular up to this day along with the Gibson SG and Les Paul Jr. But how simple are Les Paul Guitar Kits to assemble? Do they sound anything like the […]
Left Handed Guitar Kits
If you’re a left-handed guitarist I already know your biggest complaint. There just aren’t as many options when it comes to guitars as there are if you play right handed. I’m a lefty, I know how frustrating it is when you can’t try out your best mates guitar or when you walk into a music store […]
Telecaster® Guitar Kits
Telecasters® are synonymous with the birth of electric guitars. In fact the humble ‘Tele’ (first known as the ‘Broadcaster’ was the first commercial electric guitar out of the Fender stables and its enduring legacy is a testament to its unique tone and design. As a result Telecaster Guitar Kits are popular with kit guitar builders. […]
How Do Electric Guitars Work
If you are into building guitars (chances are since you are on a custom guitar building site you most likely are) then you probably have spent quite a bit of time tinkering with your guitar’s look and feel. But what about the sound it produces? How does the simple act of picking a guitar string produce […]
How to Wire a Stratocaster Guitar Kit
In the following article we’re going to be running through the basics of wiring up a Stratocaster Guitar Kit. These articles are aimed at keeping things simple so if this is your first guitar kit the following information should be useful without getting overly technical. Preparation Before we get going just keep a couple of […]
Electric Guitar Wiring for Kit Guitars
Depending on your choice of guitar kit you may be required to perform a small amount (or a large amount) of work wiring the guitar. This typically involves a soldering iron and a basic understanding of guitar electronics. You will also need to be able to follow schematic diagrams of pickup configurations. It’s not a one […]
How to Adjust your Guitar Intonation
Kit guitars are notorious for requiring some adjustment before being ready to play. There are a number of things you will need to do prior to playing your new guitar including adjustments to the neck using the truss rod to reduce warping or bowing, adjusting the nut to set the action and setting the guitar’s […]
