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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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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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DIY Kit Community

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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DIY Kit Community Guitar Finishing

October 03, 2025 Nathan T.

Scott’s First DIY Guitar Build

Building a guitar is more than just assembling wood and hardware. It’s a chance to create something personal, unique, and meaningful. For Scott from SJ Woodshop, his very first build started...

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Build Your Own Guitar DIY Kit Community Guitar Electronics

September 08, 2025 Nathan T.

Guitar Amplifiers 101: From How They Work to Which One to Buy

An electric guitar without an amplifier is like a flashlight without batteries. It technically exists, but it can't do the one thing it was designed to do. A guitar amplifier...

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DIY Kit Community Guitar Finishing

August 30, 2025 Nathan T.

Jason’s Epoxy DIY Guitar Kit Build

At Guitar Kit World, we love seeing how our builders take a standard DIY electric guitar kit and turn it into something truly one-of-a-kind. From students turning blocks of wood into...

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Build Your Own Guitar DIY Kit Community

August 28, 2025 Nathan T.

Why Build a DIY Guitar Kit Instead of Buying a Guitar?

If you’re asking yourself: “Why should I build a DIY guitar kit instead of buying a guitar like an Epiphone Les Paul or Fender Strat?”—you’re not alone. It’s one of...

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