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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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Build Your Own Guitar DIY Kit Community

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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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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DIY Kit Community Guitar Kit World

May 28, 2025 Paul M.

SAU Students Turn Blocks of Wood into One-of-a-Kind Instruments

Not long ago, students in ART 4073 at Southern Arkansas University began shaping blocks of wood into something extraordinary — starting with blank guitar kits and ending with instruments that are...

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DIY Kit Community

April 25, 2025 Nathan T.

Students at Southern Arkansas University built electric guitars from blocks of wood

This semester, 15 honor students at SAU took creativity and craftsmanship to the next level—designing and building custom electric guitars from blocks of wood. Starting with blank DIY kits, they...

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DIY Kit Community Fix Common Issues Guitar Kit Assembly

April 23, 2025 Paul M.

How to make a pickguard using home supplies

Hey there, guitar enthusiasts and DIY lovers!  Today we're super excited to share something that's going to save you both time and money - how to make your very own...

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DIY Kit Community Guitar Finishing Les Paul

April 19, 2025 Nathan T.

Tim’s Custom LP-Style Guitar Build: From Kit to Killer Axe

What happens when a metal guitarist builds his own guitar? You get a raw, creative, and fully custom DIY journey—start to finish. Tim, the man behind Rustic Outlaw Guitars and...

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DIY Kit Community Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams Guitar Finishing

March 28, 2025 Paul M.

Building a Blank DIY Guitar Kit from Start to Finish

Ready to dive into your next DIY adventure? In this follow-up video to the previous Unboxing a Blank Guitar Kit, Josh takes us through the full process of building a...

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DIY Kit Community Guitar Reviews

February 19, 2025 Paul M.

Unboxing a Junior Double Cut Kit with Tom

Curious about what’s inside our DIY guitar kit boxes? Join Tom as he unboxes our Junior Double Cut Kit, giving you an up-close look at the components, build quality, and...

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