DIY Guitar Kit Tutorials & Setup Tips by Guitar Kit World

Know Your Kit

February 20, 2026 Nathan T.

What Is This Metal Bracket in My Guitar Kit? (Pickguard Support Bracket Explained)

If your kit came with a small metal “L"-shaped bracket (often with a slotted arm and a little upright tab with a round hole), you’re not alone. This is one...

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DIY Kit Community

February 16, 2026 Nathan T.

Beverly June: A Guitar, a Grandmother, and a Second Chance

There's something about music that brings people together. It doesn't matter where you've been or what you've been through. When you pick up a guitar and play something honest, people...

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DIY Kit Community

February 15, 2026 Nathan T.

Hand-Carved Faith Guitar: A Grandfather-Grandson Build

Steve Martin had a plan. Not a plan for a standard guitar build, but something more personal. His grandson wanted a guitar carved with symbols of their faith, a one-of-a-kind...

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Build Your Own Guitar DIY Kit Community

February 14, 2026 Nathan T.

From Guitar Kits to Pergolas: 10 DIY Projects Every Man Will Enjoy

There's something deeply satisfying about building something with your own hands. Whether you've been tinkering in the garage for decades or you're finally ready to start that project you've been...

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Fix Common Issues Guitar Kit Assembly Guitar Setup

January 10, 2026 Marty Banner

What Is a Guitar Nut and How to Replace It on a Guitar Kit

One of the easiest upgrades anyone can do to a project guitar kit is replace the nut. In the following guide (and videos) we’re going to run through why you...

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Build Your Own Guitar DIY Kit Community

January 08, 2026 Nathan T.

Hands-On Electric Guitar Building Workshop with Kalimar Maia

We are excited to highlight an upcoming Intro to Electric Guitar Building Workshop led by builder and instructor Kalimar Maia (@mar_mar_guitars) at Nova Labs in Fairfax, Virginia (@nova_labs). Images courtesy...

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December 21, 2025 Nathan T.

How to Learn Guitar Myself

Learning guitar by yourself is absolutely possible. Thousands of players start as self-taught musicians and develop serious skill without formal lessons. The key is not just practicing randomly, but following...

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DIY Kit Community

November 24, 2025 Nathan T.

Bill’s Bass: A Custom Build Honoring a Friend

When Jim Larsen set out to build a bass guitar, his goal was not just another instrument. He wanted to thank a friend. Bill Adam is a retired Air Force...

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Fix Common Issues

November 08, 2025 Nathan T.

How to Plug and Redrill Bridge Holes on a Guitar Body

Sometimes during your DIY build, you’ll decide to swap out a bridge, maybe to upgrade to higher quality hardware, or just because your first choice didn’t feel right. The good...

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November 05, 2025 Nathan T.

The Art and Heart of Ken Pfalzgraf’s Guitars

Step into Ken Pfalzgraf’s workshop — better known online as Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars — and you’ll quickly realize this isn’t your typical luthier’s bench. Tools hang alongside license plates, cigar...

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November 04, 2025 Nathan T.

The World’s Most Expensive Guitars and How Your DIY Kit Tops Them All

When collectors talk millions of dollars, they’re usually referring to historic guitars owned by music legends. But while these guitars sell for record-breaking prices, there’s another kind of priceless instrument—the...

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November 02, 2025 Marty Banner

Everything you ever wanted to know about Guitar Strings

Stringed instruments have been around for centuries. The way guitar strings are made and played has changed a lot over time, but the purpose of strings is the same now...

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