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Beginner Friendly DIY Guitar Kits

When you haven't assembled a guitar before, it can be challenging to determine what makes a guitar kit easy or challenging to build.

If you would like to know what makes DIY kits beginner-friendly make sure to read the following guide: What makes a beginner-friendly guitar kit? Here you can find all the beginner-friendly kits. Build your own first DIY guitar using one of these guitar kits. Get started now:

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Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
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Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware

$249.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Build your own Basswood ST style guitar with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ...

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Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware
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Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware

$239.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

The TE Style DIY Guitar Kit with a basswood body is one of the most recommended kits for beginners and seasoned builders alike. Known for its class...

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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World ⏲ Pre-Order
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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

$219.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Designed for easy construction, this solid mahogany body guitar kit features a double-cutaway design, bolt-on mahogany neck, and blues-style headst...

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Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World ✓ In Stock
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Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own classic TE style electric guitar with this DIY Mahogany Guitar Kit, featuring a solid mahogany body for rich sustain, a smooth Maple...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Black Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Black Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Black Hardware

$229.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

If you are building your first electric guitar, this Junior style guitar kit is an ideal starting point. Its bolt on neck construction, uncomplicat...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Chrome Hardware

$229.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Perfect for beginners, this Junior single cut DIY guitar kit offers a straightforward build process with minimal complexity. The bolt on mahogany n...

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L4 Doublecut Junior solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
L4 Doublecut Junior solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Doublecut LPJ Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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Build your own solid-body double-cut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body & bolt-on mahogany neck with a beautiful rosewood fr...

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ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard
ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
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ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard

$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Beginner-friendly ST-style solid zebrawood body guitar kit with a bolt-on neck and white pickguard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righ...

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Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own DIY left-handed Ash body ST style guitar with a bolt-on neck and rosewood fretboard. Specifications Body type: Solid Han...

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Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Ash St-Style Guitar Kit With Pau Ferro Fretboard Maple Neck St
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Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck

$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill 2/10 — 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...

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Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
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TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Zebrawood TE-style Guitar with Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Shoebla...

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Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Built to make your first guitar build achievable, this kit features a bolt on neck, pre mounted electronics, and a solid mahogany body shaped for c...

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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics
Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics
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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$249.99 USD
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Build Skill 1/10 — Beginner

Build your own classic single-cutaway guitar with this TE-style DIY kit. The warm mahogany body pairs with a maple neck and engineered rosewood fre...

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Guitar Kit World - ST Style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing wood grain
Guitar Kit World - ST Style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
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Mahogany ST Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$229.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 1/10 — Beginner

ST-style DIY guitar kit featuring a warm mahogany body, a maple neck, and a maple fretboard with black dot inlays. This kit includes fully pre-wire...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Ebony fretboard
Alder Te Guitar Kit W/ Ebony Fretboard
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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Ebony fretboard

$249.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body and Mahogany neck and engineered Ebony fretboard. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specifications ...

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Guitar Kit World - LP-style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing control cavity and wood grain
Guitar Kit World - LP-style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
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Mahogany LP-style Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$259.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

A beginner-friendly LP-style DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body and classic single-cutaway design. Unlike most LP-style kits, this one features a ...

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F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays - Guitar Kit World
F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays

$269.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own offset set-neck guitar with a mahogany body, engineered rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, and dual mini-humbuckers. Features chrom...

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Mahogany TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany Te Style Body Guitar Kit With Rosewood Fretboard
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Mahogany TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

Build your own Mahogany TE-style Guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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Basswood Headless Guitar Kit
Basswood Headless Guitar Kit
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Basswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$269.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Basswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Righty Neck Joint: Bolt...

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Guitar Kit World - G1-style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing wood grain
Guitar Kit World - G1-style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
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Mahogany G1 Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$259.99 USD
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Build Skill 2/10 — Beginner

G1 DIY guitar kit featuring a mahogany body with a classic double-cutaway design, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays. ...

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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

$269.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Lefty Basswood body K-style Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Left-Hand ...

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Guitar Kit World - TE Semi-Hollow Style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing wood grain
Guitar Kit World - TE Semi-Hollow Style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
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Basswood TE Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, F-Hole, Black Hardware

$279.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

TE Semi-Hollow DIY guitar kit featuring a basswood body with an f-hole for resonant, airy tone. Paired with a maple neck and maple fretboard with b...

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FB2 Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Trapezoid Abalone Inlays - Guitar Kit World
FB2 Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Trapezoid Abalone Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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F2 Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Trapezoid Abalone Inlays

$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Bolt-on neck F2 guitar kit with a mahogany body and neck, engineered ebony fretboard, and trapezoid abalone inlays. Specifications Hand O...

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MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

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Build your own DIY MOS-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, rosewood fretboard with beautiful pearl white fretboard inlays. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).

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.

Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.
You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.

Here is some advice that will help steer you in the right direction, 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.

Find a guitar image online with a finish you particularly like, print it out and reference it often.

When audio engineers first start out they are told to use a reference point in the form of a studio recording to get an impression of how the guitars should sound, this is exactly the same principle.

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.

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