DIY Guitar Kit Tutorials & Setup Tips by Guitar Kit World

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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Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams Guitar Electronics

December 15, 2021 Guitar Kit World

Electric Guitar Kit Wiring Diagrams

This guide collects the wiring diagrams for our most common pickup configurations. For the always-current library covering every kit and pickup combo, follow the link below. Our complete, always-updated wiring...

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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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July 02, 2021 Marty Banner

Headless DIY Guitar Kits

When you’re considering buying a guitar, you often have to make a decision about whether you want a headless guitar or one with a headstock. There are many different benefits...

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Guitar Finishing Guitar Kit Assembly

June 28, 2021 Marty Banner

Engineered Ebony Fretboards 

Ebony is the default choice for fretboards in pretty much all of today’s best-selling high-end guitars. It’s dark, hard, and visually stunning, with waves of dark brown and black running...

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Fix Common Issues

May 28, 2021 Marty Banner

How To Maintain Your Fingerboard

The fingerboard is an essential piece of equipment in a guitarist’s arsenal, so you must take care of it. Here’s how to clean and care for your fingerboard, so it...

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Guitar Finishing

May 21, 2021 Guitar Kit World

Sanding a Guitar Body Prior to Painting

In the following article, we're going to cover some of the basics of guitar sanding. While it may seem fairly obvious, in essence, correct preparation will make or break the quality...

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