DIY Guitar Kit Tutorials & Setup Tips by Guitar Kit World

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November 14, 2023 Marty Banner

Luthier Tools for DIY Guitar Kits

A list of tools that can help DIY Guitar Builders assemble and finish kit guitars to a high standard. The right tool for the job. Chances are, most of us have...

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Build Your Own Guitar Guitar Reviews Know Your Kit

October 02, 2023 Marty Banner

Left Handed Guitar Kits

If you're a left-handed guitarist I’m pretty sure I already know two of your biggest complaints. There aren't as many new left-handed guitars available  You will pay an additional fee...

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Guitar Finishing

August 27, 2023 Paul M.

Guitar Pyrography: Wood Burning Art

Wood burning, or pyrography, is an ancient art of using a hot poker or a soldering iron to carve intricate designs into wood. The technique works almost like tatooing on...

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Guitar Kit Assembly

May 13, 2023 Paul M.

How do you glue a set neck?

Learn more about set neck guitars and how they differ from bolt-on guitar necks by reading Neck Assembly for Kit Guitars. Nervous about the glue-up? Jamie Mangrum describes his own first...

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May 05, 2023 Paul M.

12 STEM Projects for Middle and High School Classrooms

Twelve STEM projects that work in a real classroom, with the class hours, cost per student, and subjects each one covers. They are ordered by preparation time: the first few...

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Guitar Kit World Guitar Reviews

March 31, 2023 Paul M.

DIY Guitar Kits that will inspire you to build your own

Welcome to the most inspiring DIY kits from Guitar Kit World community, where we'll be showcasing some of the most inspiring DIY guitar kits built by different guitar builders, novice and...

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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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Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams Guitar Electronics Guitar Kit Assembly

February 02, 2023 Paul M.

How Does Pickup Position Affect Sound?

Pickup position is one of the most important factors that determines the sound of an electric guitar. The pickups on a guitar are responsible for converting the vibrations of the...

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Guitar Setup

December 08, 2022 Paul M.

How to check the neck alignment and neck angle

For many guitar players, the neck is where the action happens. The neck is the primary way of interacting with a guitar’s body, and as such it should be as...

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Guitar Finishing

December 05, 2022 Guitar Kit World

How do you stain a veneer?

A guitar veneer is a very thin sheet of decorative wood (typically 1 to 3 mm) that is cut and glued onto the top of your guitar body to enhance...

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Guitar Finishing

December 04, 2022 Guitar Kit World

How do you paint a solid body guitar?

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a solid body electric guitar. The tone is warm and rich, yet still cuts through when you need it to. What’s even better...

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October 07, 2022 Paul M.

Wood carving artwork

Wood carving is an art form that has been practiced for millennia. Sculptors, carvers and luthiers with a passion for wood (and the unique properties of the material itself) are...

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October 06, 2022 Paul M.

Rustic Art

What does rustic look mean? Rustic design is a style that's natural, aged, organic, and maybe even a little distressed. Design styles like farmhouse, Tuscan, or coastal can also be described...

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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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September 08, 2022 Paul M.

Bass Guitar Kit Assembly Manual

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to build a DIY Bass Guitar using a kit. Even if you have never built before, you can learn how to get started by reading this...

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Guitar Kit World Tools

July 24, 2022 Paul M.

Best Gifts for Guitar Players

Any guitar players in the family? Well, we've got you covered! We have prepared some awesome gift ideas that your string plucking loved ones would enjoy! These unique gifts that...

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July 14, 2022 Paul M.

The Best DIY Guitar Kit Communities Online

Hello Folks! Needing help with your DIY Guitar project? Do you feel the need to reach out to people who share the same passion for Kit Guitars? Then we have gathered...

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July 04, 2022 Paul M.

Different varieties of Mahogany, Which one is the best?

This sought-after wood for guitar building, comes only from the three species of the genus Swietenia. These are tropical trees that, when converted to timber, are collectively referred to as “genuine...

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June 16, 2022 Paul M.

How to fix and re-drill holes on your guitar

Having issues installing the neck of your bolt on guitar kit? Is it misaligned and not lining up with the holes of your backplate? We have gathered good resources you...

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Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams Guitar Electronics Guitar Kit Assembly

May 16, 2022 Paul M.

How do you install the guitar pickups?

Guitar pickups are a vital part of the electric guitar. They allow your guitar to create lots of different sounds and tones. Some pickups are made from magnets, some from...

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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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Guitar Kit Assembly

May 12, 2022 Paul M.

How do you install tuning pegs?

Whether you’re building a guitar from scratch or a DIY kit, here’s everything you need to know about installing the tuning pegs. These parts of a guitar help you change...

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Guitar Electronics Guitar Kit Assembly Guitar Setup

May 12, 2022 Paul M.

Can I upgrade my DIY guitar kit?

A common question many people have is whether or not it’s possible to upgrade individual parts of their guitar kit without replacing the entire thing. The quick answer is: yes,...

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Fix Common Issues

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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Guitar Kit Assembly

March 31, 2022 Paul M.

How do you install a bolt on neck?

If you want to learn more about fixing uneven frets, check out this helpful article: How to Fix Uneven Frets

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Guitar Finishing

March 31, 2022 Guitar Kit World

How do I polish my guitar?

In this article, we will discuss the different techniques available to you for finishing your DIY guitar: Guitar Finishing 101: The Highlighted Grain & Stain Finish

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Guitar Kit Assembly

March 24, 2022 Guitar Kit World

How Do I Properly Screw The Strap Holes?

Can you imagine spending an entire day building your own DIY guitar? You can do it if you follow the instructions in this article: How to Assemble an Electric Guitar Kit,...

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Guitar Kit Assembly

February 18, 2022 Guitar Kit World

How do I design a blank headstock?

Blank guitar headstocks are a popular item with the DIY crowd. Blank headstocks are produced to give the builder the freedom to create a variety of  shapes and sizes, with...

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Guitar Reviews

February 07, 2022 Marty Banner

Offset Guitar Kits: Build your own DIY instrument

If you have taken even a passing interest in electric guitars, chances are you have heard the term 'offset guitars' in some capacity in recent years.  And, while 'offset’ may...

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December 15, 2021 Marty Banner

Beginner Friendly Guitar Kits

Electric guitar kit for beginners. Interested in building your first guitar, but prefer to start with something simple? In the following article, I’m going to explain what makes a beginner-friendly guitar...

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Guitar Finishing

December 13, 2021 Guitar Kit World

How to Apply a Sunburst Guitar Finish

Before going into too much detail in this article, keep in mind that this is just one method of applying a sunburst guitar finish. This method is relatively easy to...

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Guitar Electronics

December 10, 2021 Guitar Kit World

How High Should my Pickups be?

How high should you adjust your pickups after your kit guitar assembly is complete? It makes sense to want to know after all it has the potential to have an impact...

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Guitar Reviews

September 22, 2021 Marty Banner

G-Style Guitar Kit Review: Double-Cutaway Set-Neck Building Guide

An SG® style guitar kit can be a great project to work on whether you are experienced with assembling and finishing kit guitars or even if this is your first...

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August 11, 2021 Marty Banner

Guitar Kit Styles For Musical Genres

New to the guitar? Interested in assembling a guitar kit and learning to play but unsure which guitar kit options are going to best suit your needs? While, assembly, cost, and...

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Guitar Reviews

July 13, 2021 Marty Banner

V-Shape Guitar Kit Review: Build Your Own V-Body Guitar

The V-shape is one of the most distinctive guitar body designs to ever grace a stage to ever grace a stage. With its iconic V-shaped body, combined with the arrow-shaped...

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Guitar Kit World

July 02, 2021 Marty Banner

Headless DIY Guitar Kits

What a headless guitar actually is, what the design gets you and what it costs you, whether a headless kit is harder to build, our seven headless guitar and bass...

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