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Ash Guitar Kits
Want a guitar that cuts through and complements your vocals? Consider Swamp Ash. Lighter than Mahogany, it delivers clear highs and pronounced lows, leaving space for your voice to shine. While each Ash guitar has unique character, they all sing with an unmatched clarity that sets you apart.
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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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$259.99 USD
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5/10 — Intermediate
Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Number of Frets: 22 Neck ...
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Ash TE Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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$269.99 USD
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5/10 — Intermediate
TE style Guitar Kit with Ash Body, Flame Maple body veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificatio...
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V4 Ash body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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5/10 — Intermediate
Ready to unleash your inner rockstar? Our Ash V-style DIY Guitar Kit is like a muscle car you build yourself, but instead of horsepower, you get fa...
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Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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4/10 — Beginner
Start your dream guitar build with this ash ST-style kit, complete with Pau Ferro fretboard maple neck for a beautiful finish. Perfect for aspiring...
View full detailsAsh body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build your own DIY guitar with an ash body, maple neck and fretboard, and trapezoid abalone fretboard inlays kit. Specifications Hand Orient...
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Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build Your Own Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientat...
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34" Headless 5-string Ashwood Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Headless 5-string Ashwood Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard using our Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand...
View full detailsAsh 7-string JS-style guitar kit with Flamed Maple Veneer
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6/10 — Intermediate
Featuring a right-handed, maple bolt-on neck, and a flamed maple top on a solid ash body, you'll not only satisfy your inner craftsman, but you'll ...
View full detailsLefty Ash Body RG-style Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard
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7/10 — Intermediate
Designed with a fantastic ash body, quilted maple veneer, and an ebony fretboard, it's a lefty's dream come true! With dragon inlays that would mak...
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 detailsFrequently Asked Questions
Why choose ash for a guitar build?
Ash produces a bright, articulate tone with strong highs, scooped mids, and tight lows. It is a classic tonewood used in countless iconic recordings. Swamp ash in particular is lighter weight and has a more resonant, open sound compared to northern hard ash.
What is the difference between swamp ash and northern ash?
Swamp ash grows in wetlands and produces lighter, more porous wood with pronounced grain. It sounds brighter and more resonant. Northern ash (also called hard ash) is denser and heavier, with a tighter grain pattern. It produces a punchier tone with more midrange. Most guitar kits use swamp ash for its lighter weight and classic tone.
Is ash good for beginners?
Yes. Ash takes wood stain beautifully because of its open grain pattern, making it one of the best tonewoods for a visible grain finish. The pronounced grain lines also make sanding easier because you can see your progress. For a first build, an ash kit with a natural or stained finish is a great choice.
How should I finish an ash guitar body?
Ash looks best with a grain-filling step before your topcoat. Apply grain filler, sand it back, then apply your stain or clear coat. The open pores of ash create a distinctive texture if left unfilled, which some builders prefer for a more organic look and feel.