DIY 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 intonation.
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® DIY Guitar Kits are popular with kit guitar builders.
For guitar players, whether professional or just starting out, having the right guitar tools really helps to maintain your instrument and get the best out of it at all times, in terms of tone and playability. The GIGmate PRO Guitar...
Fret Buzz is a fairly common problem with both electric and acoustic guitars. In a nutshell, fret buzz occurs when your guitar string vibrates against the frets of your guitar neck, it's a fairly common but frustrating problem. In some...
One of the most obvious reasons a guitar may not play well comes down to a bent or warped guitar neck. Guitar kits will often require some truss rod adjustment after assembling. Adjusting your neck is often essential to provide...
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...
Tonewoods are timbers selected for their acoustic and tonal properties, used in the construction of stringed instruments, including guitars. They are almost always a hardwood (derived from deciduous trees), as guitars must be able to absorb the tension imparted from...
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...
Interest in 7 string guitar kits has exploded in recent times. In fact, on a week to week basis I currently receive approximately twice as many inquiries regarding DIY 7 string guitar kits as I do for our 6 string...
