Depending on your choice of guitar kit you may be required to perform a small amount (or a large amount) of work wiring the guitar. This typically involves a soldering iron and a basic understanding of guitar electronics. You will...
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 it is delivered to. In extreme cases, problems such...
It can be a real source of frustration to find a dent or chip on your guitar kit’s body or neck. And, while it may seem impossible to fix all is definitely not lost. In the following article, we’re going...
“What kind of guitar is that? Actually, I made it myself” There’s no better feeling than completing a beautiful custom DIY guitar kit, or telling a curious friend that you actually made it yourself. Knowing this is an instrument that...
If you have more than a passing interest in guitars, chances are you are aware of baritone guitars. You might also be wondering if baritone guitars are available as guitar kits (the answer is YES) and what’s different about them,...
Jeff Hanneman, the late guitarist of Slayer, played several guitars throughout his career. Here are the top three guitars that he is known for using: Gibson Les Paul: Jeff Hanneman's first guitar ever was a Gibson Les Paul that he...
Of all the hardware components that make up an electric guitar, few have more of an influence on playability than the guitar’s bridge and tailpiece (if your guitar happens to include a two-piece bridge). When you consider tuning stability, action,...
While most of the discussion around building kit guitars tend to focus on 6 and 7 string guitars, DIY electric bass guitar kits can also be a lot of fun to work on. But, perhaps one of the most enticing...
In our last article we discussed three of the most revered guitarists of all time, and their iconic guitars, B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’, Paul McCartney’s ‘Violin Bass’ and Buddy Guy’s ‘Polkadot' guitar. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at...
