DIY Guitar Kit Tutorials & Setup Tips by Guitar Kit World

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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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Fix Common Issues Guitar Finishing

November 02, 2025 Marty Banner

Addressing Glue Bleed-Through on Veneer Tops

Building a kit guitar with a decorative maple veneer top can really add to the look ofthe finished guitar, but it also introduces the potential for a common finishing pitfall:glue...

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September 01, 2025 Nathan T.

Fixing a Loose Neck Pocket on DIY Guitar Kits: Causes, Diagnosis & Reliable Repairs

A loose-fitting neck pocket is one of the most common setup issues in DIY guitar kits —especially after seasonal humidity changes. The good news: it’s usually straightforward to diagnose and fix,...

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Fix Common Issues Guitar Finishing Tools

July 25, 2025 Nathan T.

Engineered Zebrawood DIY Guitar Kits

Engineered Zebrawood is made by compressing dyed cottonwood (a poplar sub-species) using heat, glue, and pressure to create its signature striped look. It’s denser than mahogany or basswood and has...

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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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Fix Common Issues Guitar Kit Assembly

April 01, 2025 Marty Banner

Fixing Cracks & Loose Neck Joints Caused by Humidity

One of the problems associated with buying an unfinished timber product, such as a DIY guitar kit is the difference in humidity levels between the country of origin and the region...

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DIY Kit Community Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams Fix Common Issues

January 27, 2025 Paul M.

Building a Beautiful Spalted Maple Top Semi-Hollow Guitar

Welcome to an inspiring journey with Michael! In this video, Michael will walk you through exploring how simple ideas can evolve into powerful creations if you are generous with time...

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Fix Common Issues Guitar Finishing Guitar Kit Assembly

February 08, 2023 Paul M.

How do you fix the guitar binding?

Guitar binding is a decorative strip that covers the edge of the guitar's body, helping to protect it from damage and improving its appearance. Over time, the binding can become...

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Fix Common Issues Guitar Kit Assembly Guitar Setup

October 01, 2022 Paul M.

How do you test the sound of the guitar?

The guitar is one of the most important musical instruments found in all genres of music. The two most commonly used instruments are the acoustic guitar and the electric guitar....

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Fix Common Issues Guitar Kit Assembly Guitar Kit World

May 16, 2022 Paul M.

How to Perform a Complete Final Setup on Your Guitar

At this point, you have already finished building your DIY guitar kit and just want to make sure it sounds right. The only thing left to do is to perform...

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April 12, 2022 Marty Banner

Copper Shielding Kit Guitars

The benefits of copper shielding are numerous for your guitar pickups. First, copper shields stop noise, so they are the best pickup shield for reducing unwanted interference in your guitar...

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July 18, 2021 Marty Banner

How do you change a nut on a guitar kit?

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

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