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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.
Headless 4-String Bass Guitar Kit, 34 Inch Scale, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 4 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (5/10) Fixed bridge ...
View full detailsWB Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body Flame Maple Top, Rosewood Fretboard
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$319 USD
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$269 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY bass guitar with a beautiful flame maple veneer mahogany body, and trapezoid white pearloid inlays on a maple neck with a skunk ...
View full details5-String Thrash Bass Kit with Mahogany Body
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$299 USD
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$269 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Thrash-style bass with mahogany body and maple fretboard using our DIY guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Ha...
View full detailsFlamed Maple Veneer 34-Inch 5-String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body
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$304 USD
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$274 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own professional grade 34 inch 5 string EXP style bass guitar with this mahogany body DIY kit. Designed for players who want aggressive ...
View full detailsSpalted Maple Veneer 34-Inch 5-String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body
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$304 USD
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$274 USD
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$274 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
A spalted maple veneer top on a mahogany body: this is the spalted version of our 34-inch 5-string EXP style bass kit, the same kit as the flamed m...
View full detailsWB Bass Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Top, Maple Fretboard
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$299 USD
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$279 USD
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$279 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY bass guitar with a beautiful flame maple veneer, and a maple fretboard and neck with a skunk stripe. Full Specifications General...
View full detailsMahogany body R41 Electric Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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$319 USD
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$279 USD
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$279 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany body R41 Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using this DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Hand...
View full detailsClassic Single-Cutaway 4-String Bass Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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$319 USD
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$289 USD
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$289 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe using this DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity...
View full detailsViolin Bass Kit
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$449 USD
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?/10 Varies
Build your own Violin Bass with this DIY kit! Description Body Type: Hollow Body Sound Holes: None Internal Support: Bridge block Neck S...
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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.