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Bass Guitar Kits
Our bass guitar kits let you build a full-scale, giggable bass from scratch. We carry J-style, P-style, and several other bass body shapes, all with proper long-scale necks, quality tuning machines, and bass-specific pickups and electronics.
Bass kits are a great first build. The parts are larger and easier to handle than guitar components, the wiring is simpler on most models, and the results are immediately satisfying. You will have a bass that thumps and growls exactly the way you set it up.
Every bass kit includes a pre-shaped body, a fretted neck, bridge, tuning machines, pickups, pots, jack, and all mounting hardware. We use hardwoods like mahogany, ash, and basswood for the bodies, and maple for the necks. The fretwork is done, so your job is the finish, wiring, and final setup. Whether you play fingerstyle, slap, or pick, there is a bass kit here that fits your sound.
Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Skill
8/10 Advanced
DIY blank-body bass guitar kit built for full creative control. The unshaped body and headstock let you carve your own contours, define your prefer...
View full detailsBasswood Violin Bass Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
Skill
8/10 Advanced
Experience the joy of creating your own music with our DIY Violin Bass Guitar kit! This short-scale (30" / 760 mm) kit includes all the materials n...
View full detailsWB Bass Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Top, Maple Fretboard
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
Skill
7/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY bass guitar with a beautiful flamed maple veneer, and a maple fretboard and neck with a skunk stripe. Specifications Hand Orien...
View full detailsJM Bass Guitar Kit
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
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?/10 Varies
Our JM Bass guitar kit is a solid body bass DIY kit that you can modify to your playing style and preferred musical genres such as funk, disco, reg...
View full detailsWB Bass Guitar Kit
Original price
$449.99 USD
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Original price
$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
Current price
$449.99 USD
Skill
?/10 Varies
Build your own custom W Bass guitar customizing body material, neck, hand-orientation, and more for your taste and playing style. Description Body...
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Pickup Style
J-style pickups deliver a bright, articulate tone with hum-canceling in both-on position, while P-style split-coil pickups produce a fatter, punchier midrange.
Scale Length
Most of our bass kits use a standard 34 inch long scale, which provides solid string tension and full low-end response across all four strings.
Number of Strings
We carry four-string and five-string bass kits. Five-string builds add a low B for extended range but require a wider neck and adjusted nut spacing.
Body Wood
Ash bodies tend to be brighter with more high-end detail, while mahogany and basswood bodies lean warmer with rounder lows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are bass guitar kits harder to build than guitar kits?
Not at all. Bass kits are actually easier for many builders because the parts are bigger and easier to handle. The wiring is typically simpler too, with fewer pickup switching options.
What is the difference between J-style and P-style bass kits?
J-style bass kits use two single-coil pickups for a bright, scooped sound with lots of clarity. P-style kits use a single split-coil pickup that delivers a thicker, more aggressive midrange tone.
Can I use flatwound strings on a bass kit?
Yes. The nut and bridge on our bass kits accommodate both roundwound and flatwound strings. Flatwounds give you a smoother, more vintage tone with less finger noise.
Do bass kits come with a 34 inch scale neck?
Most of our bass kits use the standard 34 inch long scale. Check the individual product listing to confirm scale length, as a few models may differ.