DIY Guitar Kit Tutorials & Setup Tips by Guitar Kit World

Build your dream instrument with Guitar Kit World – your complete luthier helper for DIY guitar kits. Explore detailed wiring guides, setup advice, tone upgrades, and real-builder reviews to help you get the most out of your kit, whether you’re a first-time builder or an experienced luthier.

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...

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...

How to check the neck alignment and neck angle

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

How do you test the sound of the guitar?

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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....

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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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...

The Best DIY Guitar Kit Communities Online

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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...

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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