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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.

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Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

$269.99 USD
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Build 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...

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AHB-50 - Guitar Kit World
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Headless Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany body & Maple Neck

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Build Skill 5/10 — Intermediate

Build your own Headless Bass Guitar with Mahogany body and Maple Neck using our Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Neck Jo...

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34-Inch 4-String JM Bass Electric Bass Kit - Guitar Kit World
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34-Inch 4-String JM Bass Electric Bass Kit

$289.99 USD
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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own bass with this JM-style DIY kit, featuring a solid mahogany body for rich, balanced tone and a smooth rosewood fretboard for comfort...

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Left Hand JM Bass Build Kit with Mahogany Body and Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Left Hand JM Bass Build Kit with Mahogany Body and Ebony Fretboard

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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

A left-handed JM-style bass kit featuring a solid mahogany body with spalted maple veneer and a smooth ebony fretboard. The bolt-on maple neck with...

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W Bass Guitar Kit With Mahogany Body Flamed Maple Top Rosewood Fretboard Wb
W Bass Guitar Kit With Mahogany Body Flamed Maple Top Rosewood Fretboard Wb
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WB Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body Flamed Maple Top, Rosewood Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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Build Skill 5/10 — Intermediate

Build your own DIY bass guitar with a beautiful flamed maple veneer mahogany body, and trapezoid pearl white inlays on a maple neck with a skunk st...

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Violin Bass W3 Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Violin Bass W3 Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Violin Bass Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard

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Build 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...

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Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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WR Mahogany Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own solid-body bass with this mahogany DIY kit, designed for reliability, comfort, and versatile tone. It features a bolt-on mahogany n...

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W Bass Guitar Kit with Ash Body Flamed Maple Top, Maple Fretboard
W Bass Guitar Kit with Ash Body Flamed Maple Top, Maple Fretboard
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WB Bass Guitar Kit with Ash Body Flamed Maple Top, Maple Fretboard

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$279.99 USD
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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Build your own DIY bass guitar with a beautiful flamed maple veneer ash body, and a maple fretboard and neck with a skunk stripe. Specifications H...

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Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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WR Mahogany Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard

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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build and customize your own bass with the W2 Mahogany Bass Kit. This kit is designed for players who want a standout body shape, strong low-end to...

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Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany body R41 Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstoc...

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Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
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Mahogany JM-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard

$299.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Mahogany JM-style Bass Guitar with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Semi-s...

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34 Inch 5 String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit Mahogany Body - Guitar Kit World
34 Inch 5 String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit Mahogany Body - Guitar Kit World
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34 Inch 5 String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit Mahogany Body

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Build Skill 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 ...

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Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
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Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe

$319.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...

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Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD
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Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build your own Short-Scale DIY bass guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard i...

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X8 5-string Bass Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World
X8 5-string Bass Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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5-string EXP-style Bass Kit with Flamed Maple Top Veneer

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Build Skill 5/10 — Intermediate

Build your own EXP-style bass with mahogany body and maple fretboard using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Neck Join...

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Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck

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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Headstoc...

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Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
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JM Bass Guitar Kit

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Build Skill ? /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...

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Mm Bass Guitar Kit
MM Bass Guitar Kit
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MM Bass Guitar Kit

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Build Skill ? /10 — Varies

Build your own MM style DIY custom bass. Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 21 Scale*: 864mm Cutaways*: Dou...

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Wb Bass Guitar Kit
Wb Bass Guitar Kit
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WB Bass Guitar Kit

$449.99 USD - $449.99 USD
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Build 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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Violin Bass Kit - Guitar Kit World
Violin Bass Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Violin Bass Kit

$449.99 USD - $449.99 USD
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Build Skill ? /10 — Varies

Build your own Violin Bass with this DIY kit! Description Body Type: Semi-Hollow Soundhole: None Neck Shape: C-shaped Nut Width: 42 mm...

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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.

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