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Archtop DIY Guitar Kits
The Archtop Guitar is a classic instrument that has been used in a wide range of popular music genres, including jazz, blues, rock and roll, metal, punk, country, and many others. The instrument is also referred to as an Arched-Top Guitar or an Electric Archtop Guitar. The design of the guitar allows for a more resonant and powerful tone than other types of guitars and is very popular with musicians.
If you want to build your own archtop guitar with the DIY kits, you must know what is an archtop guitar, how to handle it, and its parts. If you are a newbie, you can read this article which will give you basic knowledge about archtop guitar: Guitar Kit Assembly Manual.
Build your own archtop guitar using our DIY guitar kits. Let's get started!
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Left-Hand E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Quilted Maple Veneer
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed DIY hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Quilted Maple veneer, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. ...
View full detailsLefty E35 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Lefty E35 Archtop Semi-Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: L...
View full detailsSemi-Acoustic E75 Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Ebony Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Ebony Fretboard E75 style hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specificat...
View full detailsLefty L2 Semi-Hollow Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY guitar kit with quilted maple veneer, trapezoid white pearl inlays. Specificati...
View full detailsLefty L2 Semi-Hollow Basswood Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed basswood semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY LP-style guitar kit with spalted maple veneer, dot Abalone (Engineered) ...
View full detailsE75 Fully Hollow Electric Guitar Kit, Maple Plywood Body and Dual Humbuckers
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8/10 Advanced
Build a premium ES-style hollow body guitar with this E75 DIY kit, designed for players who want the warm resonance, classic aesthetics, and expre...
View full detailsSemi Hollow E35 DIY Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Top
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your dream semi hollow electric guitar with this flamed maple top DIY kit featuring HH humbuckers, set in mahogany neck, abalone block inlays...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow E35 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Top & Ebony Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own semi-hollow body E35 guitar with beautiful Quilted Maple veneer and Ebony Fretboard. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Righty...
View full detailsHollow Archtop Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Hollow Archtop Body Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty He...
View full detailsLefty E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit, Rosewood Fretboard, Blank Headstock
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Build your own left-handed Hollow Body Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Watch Ken's video series on how he builds his indi...
View full detailsHollow Body L5 Guitar Kit with Venetian Single Cutaway, Gold Finish Hardware
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your dream instrument with this Hollow Body DIY Guitar Kit, designed for builders who want a classic look with modern versatility. Featuring ...
View full detailsL3 Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit
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?/10 Varies
Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit to create your dream DIY semi-acoustic electric guitar. Customize the tonewood, choose your hand orien...
View full detailsAsh Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer & Maple Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Ash Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer and Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righ...
View full detailsSemi Hollow body E35 Guitar Kit with Chrome Hardware
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own Semi-Hollow body E35 Style Guitar with Chrome Hardware using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Pearl White Inlays
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Build your own guitar with Semi-hollow PR Guitar Kit with F-holes, Rosewood (Engineered) fretboard, and Pearl White dove bird inlays. Specificati...
View full detailsE25 Maple Thin Singlecut Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Ebony Fretboard, Gold Hardware, Diamond Inlays
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5/10 Intermediate
A thin singlecut hollow body kit with a Florentine cutaway and a slim 43.5mm body depth. Lighter and more responsive than deeper hollow builds, thi...
View full detailsThin L3 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit with Black Hardware
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Build your own classic blues inspired thin hollow body guitar. Featuring a maple plywood body with maple center block, set-in mahogany neck, Ebony ...
View full detailsAsh L2 Baritone 30" Semi-Hollow Archtop Guitar Kit
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Build your own Ash body 30" Baritone Scale Semi-Hollow curved (arched) top LP-style guitar with Ebony Fretboard using this DIY Guitar Kit. Specific...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need to build a kit guitar?
Depending on the type of guitar you buy you may only require tools and materials for finishing the guitar (painting) and soldering.
Screwdrivers, sandpaper and sanding block. Finishing supplies e.g. paint, stain, and clear gloss, ventilation mask, coping saw or jigsaw if shaping the headstock.
With this small list of inexpensive tools, you will be up and running and ready to build your electric guitar in no time.
Recommended reading: Luthier Tools for DIY Guitar Kits.
Does the kit include everything to build a working guitar?
Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).
How long does it take to complete a guitar kit?
It depends on the choice of finish. For instance, when you paint or stain a guitar you will need the surface to dry and harden (cure). This can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months depending on your choice of finishing product.
You will find the guitar dries to approximately 90% very quickly but the final 10% takes some time. If you can't wait that long you could try tung oil or wax finish but bear in mind the finish won't be as durable and protect the guitar as effectively.
Do I have to solder the electronics?
Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.
If you don't want to solder, or don't have the tools, our solderless guitar kits use plug-and-play wiring. No iron required.
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.
How good will my finished kit guitar sound?
It's defined firstly by the components you use and secondly the workmanship that goes into putting it all together.
Watch the community section of our YouTube channel to learn how kit guitars sound.