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Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Back of the maple neck and pointed headstock with tuner holes, left-handed Heavy Metal kit - Guitar Kit World

Heavy Metal Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Ebonized Fretboard, Left-Handed

SKU DB-LSEB-1
$329 USD - $329 USD
$329 USD
$329 USD - $329 USD
$329 USD
Build Skill How challenging this kit is to assemble. 1–4 Beginner 5–7 Intermediate 8–10 Advanced Full build skill guide → 8/10 Advanced
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Build your own Lefty DB-style Ash body Guitar with Ebonized Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits.

Full Specifications

General
  • Dexterity: Left-Handed
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Size: Full Size
Build Difficulty: Advanced (8/10)
  • Straightforward wiring with few connections to solder, but the double-locking tremolo is the most demanding hardware to set up and intonate
  • Flame Maple veneer is thin and easy to sand through, so use a light touch at the edges
  • Set-in neck has to be aligned and glued before finishing, which is the step that most affects intonation
Body
  • Material: Ash
  • Construction: Solid wood
  • Type: Solid
  • Cutaway: Double
  • Binding: None
  • Top: Flamed maple veneer (thin sheet, about 0.5 mm)
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Profile: C-shaped
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way, Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Adjustment: Headstock
  • Scale Length: 648 mm / 25.5"
  • Binding: None
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebonized Wood
  • Radius: 14" / 356 mm
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Wire: Stainless Steel
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (2.7 x 0.9 mm / 0.106 x 0.036")
  • Inlay Shape: Dot
  • Inlay Material: Abalone Pearloid
Headstock
  • Shape: Standard (as in product images)
  • Binding: None
  • Tuner Hole Diameter: 10 mm (fits modern sealed tuners)
  • Nut: Black Locking Nut
Electronics
  • Neck Pickup: Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Humbucker
  • Pickup Magnets: Ceramic
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3 Way Selector
  • Wiring: DIY (soldering required)
  • Wiring Diagram: HH, 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
  • Output Jack: Top jack
Hardware
  • Bridge: Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners: Sealed, Diecast
  • Pickguard: None
  • Knobs: Black
  • Cavity Covers: Black
  • Strings: Steel
  • Finish: Black

What's in the Box

  • Guitar body, unfinished, with a figured light top and routs for two humbuckers and a recessed tremolo
  • Maple neck with ebonized fretboard, frets, abalone pearloid dot inlays and locking nut fitted
  • 6x black sealed tuners with bushings and washers
  • 2x black open-coil humbuckers with black mounting rings
  • Black double-locking tremolo with six fine tuners
  • Black tremolo arm
  • 2x black knurled tremolo post inserts
  • 3x tremolo springs with claw and two long claw screws
  • Wiring harness with three potentiometers
  • Toggle switch with black tip
  • 3x black dome knobs
  • Output jack on a black round jack plate
  • Black tapered truss rod cover
  • Black round control cavity cover
  • Long rounded black cavity cover
  • Black rear tremolo cavity cover with string slot
  • Set of ball-end guitar strings
  • 2x black strap buttons
  • Nuts and washers for the potentiometers
  • 3x Allen wrenches
  • Black instrument cable
  • Assorted black mounting screws

What You'll Need

You will need to solder the electronics. Depending on the finish you choose, the tools below cover a standard build.

  • For assembly: Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrench set
  • For wiring: Soldering iron, solder, wire cutters
  • For finishing: Sandpaper (220-600 grit), wood grain filler, primer, paint or stain, clear coat
  • For setup: String winder, guitar tuner, Allen wrench for truss rod and saddle height adjustment

No woodworking or routing required - all cavities, holes, and channels are pre-cut.

Heavy Metal Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Ebonized Fretboard, Left-Handed is on pre-order.

An estimated delivery time for our pre-order kits is 6 months.

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We prepared a range of tutorials to assist you with assembly, finishing and final setup.

Getting started with your DIY guitar build: essential tools, step-by-step assembly guides & expert tips from Guitar Kit World.

Preparation & Finishing: Learn essential surface prep and finishing techniques: staining, painting, clear coats and hand-rubbed oils to give your DIY guitar kit a flawless look.

Woodworking & Routing: All the tools, templates and techniques you need to cut, sand and carve your guitar body and neck blanks accurately.

Electronics & Wiring: Wire pickups, pots, selector switches and jacks using clear schematics, soldering tips and troubleshooting advice for a clean, noise-free signal. Find your kit's wiring diagram in our community ā†’

Hardware Installation: Get precise hardware installation guidance: tuners, bridges, pickups and more so your DIY guitar kit stays solid and sounds its best.

Final Setup: Dial in neck relief, string action, intonation and pickup height so your guitar plays in tune, feels comfortable and delivers balanced tone.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Quick fixes for common kit issues: warped necks, finish blemishes, wiring shorts and more, plus maintenance tips to keep your guitar in top shape.

If something is unclear and you have questions please reach out to our Builder Success team from our Contact us page.

Safety First: It is recommended to sand and finish your kit guitar in a well-ventilated area wearing a respirator mask. You can learn more about the safety tips that you need to follow by clicking here: Important Guitar Finishing Safety Tips That You Must Follow.

Soldering 101

Do I need to solder electronics? Yes.

You wire the pickups, the controls and the output jack yourself. Every connection is a wire onto a lug, all of them inside one cavity, and you can redo any of them. Soldering is a skill you pick up in an afternoon, not a trade you need to have already.

What you will be wiring

2 humbuckers, 1 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch

See the wiring diagram for this kit. That is the community thread for this exact layout, so you can ask about your build there and get an answer against a photo of your own cavity.

Just want the file? Download the diagram.

What you need

A soldering iron, rosin-core solder and wire cutters. None of it is specialist equipment and none of it is included in the kit.

Never soldered before?

Start with our guide to guitar electronics. It covers what each component does and how to make a joint that holds. If a joint fails you can heat it and redo it. Nothing in the electronics is single use.

If your kit does not match the diagram

It happens. Kits vary slightly between production runs in wire colours and occasionally in components, which can make a general diagram confusing. You are not misreading it.

Send us your order number with a close-up of the wiring harness and a wider shot of the whole control cavity, and our wiring technician will send you the correct diagram for your kit or draw one for it.

Would rather not solder at all? See the kits that arrive wired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the inlays real shell?

No. They are pearloid, a man-made material that looks like pearl or abalone shell.

Is this kit left-handed?

Yes. It is made for left-handed players.

Is the neck glued in or screwed on?

The neck is glued in. It fits into a pocket in the body, and you glue it in place. There are no neck screws.

What kind of bridge does it have?

It has a locking tremolo with an arm. The strings clamp down at the bridge and at a locking nut at the top of the neck.

How do I pick the right kit for me?

Take our quick kit quiz. It matches you to a kit based on your style and skill level. Every kit on our site also shows a difficulty score, so you can quickly see what fits your experience. Still unsure? Contact our Builder Success Team and we'll recommend one.

Can I swap the pickups, tuners, or other hardware?

Yes. Most of our kits use standard sizing for body cavities, mounting holes, and hardware, so aftermarket pickups from brands like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, or EMG fit right in. Same goes for tuners, bridges, and nuts. Many of our builders play the kit as-is and love it, while others enjoy swapping in their favorite parts to personalize the sound and feel. That's the beauty of building your own, you can make it exactly how you want it.

Do you sell DIY guitar kit parts separately?

No, at the moment, we don't sell guitar kit parts (bodies, necks, hardware, etc.) separately.

How long does it take to build?

Build time depends on the kit and on you, so every kit page shows a difficulty rating to help you pick one that fits your experience. The biggest variable is the finish: an oil or stain is ready in days, while lacquer or polyurethane can take from one week to three months to fully cure.

What finishing options can I use on my guitar?

You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.

Our advice: use a reference. In most cases, this will be a guitar you particularly like the look of and want to create something similar.

To view the latest DIY guitars from our community follow us on Instagram and visit our Customer Reviews page.

Safety note: rags used with an oil finish give off heat as they cure and can catch fire if left in a pile. Lay them flat to dry outdoors, or soak them in water, before you throw them away.

How do I care for the wood before I finish it?

Your kit is real wood with no finish yet, so it takes in and lets out moisture from the air. That can make the neck or body move a little.

Open the box in the room where you will build. Let the parts rest there for 2 days before you start. Keep the room at 40 to 60% humidity. Keep the kit away from heaters, air vents, damp basements and hot cars.

Your finish seals the wood and slows moisture changes, so finish it soon after you sand.

Check the neck when your kit arrives. If anything looks off, email us a photo and we will help. Read more about wood and humidity.

How long does shipping take, and do you ship internationally?

We ship to over 100 countries, and every order ships with a tracking number. Free shipping is available on U.S. orders and on many international kits: eligible free-shipping options appear at checkout for your location. Delivery time depends on which warehouse fulfills your kit, shown on the product page. In-stock kits from our U.S. warehouse usually arrive in 3 to 8 business days, a little longer around holidays, or worldwide from our international warehouse in 2 to 6 weeks. Pre-order and Custom Shop kits take longer (pre-orders about 3 to 6 months, Custom Shop about 8 months), with the timeline shown on the product page. If your order ships to a U.S. address, you pay no customs duties or import taxes, whether your kit ships from our U.S. warehouse or our international warehouse. Orders to other countries may be subject to customs duties or import taxes set by your country, which are the buyer's responsibility. See our Shipping Policy for details.

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