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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:

Contact our support team at support@guitarkitworld.com if you have any further questions.

  • ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard
    ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
    $259.99 USD
    $259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
    $259.99 USD
    $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD

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

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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 KR Alder body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    Lefty KR-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD

    Lefty K-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

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

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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
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD

    L4 Doublecut Junior solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware
    Basswood Te Guitar Kit W/ Maple Neck Chrome Hardware
    $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD
    $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD

    Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
    Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD

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

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
    Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
    $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD
    $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD

    Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • 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
    $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD

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

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Ebony fretboard
    Alder Te Guitar Kit W/ Ebony Fretboard
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $219.99 USD
    $219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
    $219.99 USD

    Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Ebony fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • 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
    $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD
    $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
    $199.99 USD

    Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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 ST style body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
    $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD

    Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    Ready to add a new badge to your DIY hall of fame? Our Zebrawood ST style body Guitar kit with an Rosewood fretboard is ready to roll with you. Put...

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  • KR Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    Kr Mahogany Body Guitar Kit With Ebony Fretboard
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    $289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD

    K-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

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

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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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    $299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD

    Lefty Basswood body X-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
    Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
    $239.99 USD

    Lefty Basswood body K-style Guitar Kit

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

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

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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
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD

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

    (1)
    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Lefty ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Chrome Hardware
    Lefty ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Chrome Hardware
    $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD
    $259.99 USD
    $259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
    $259.99 USD

    Lefty ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Chrome Hardware

    (1)
    Guitar Kit World Originals

    Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with this beautiful zebrawood ST style kit. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ST Gui...

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  • Alder body KR Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    KR Alder body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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    $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
    $289.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD

    K-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    Build your own alder body K-style guitar with a beautiful rosewood fretboard using this DIY guitar kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: ...

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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
    $219.99 USD
    $219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
    $219.99 USD
    $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD

    Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
    Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
    $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD
    $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
    $189.99 USD

    Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

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

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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
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD

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

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit With Ash Veneer Lpj2
    L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit With Ash Veneer Lpj2
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    $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
    $279.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD

    L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Ash Veneer

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    Solid basswood body LP Junior style double-cut guitar kit with a maple neck and chrome hardware. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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  • The Guitar Kit Wold Gift Card - Guitar Kit World
    $50.00 USD - $500.00 USD
    $50.00 USD - $500.00 USD
    $50.00 USD - $500.00 USD
    $50.00 USD

    The Guitar Kit Wold Gift Card

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    Guitar Kit World

    Unsure of the Perfect Guitar Kit for a Gift? Go with a Gift Card! Let them pick their favorite kit. Our gift cards are sent via email, complete wit...

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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
    $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
    $249.99 USD
    $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
    $229.99 USD

    Mahogany TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

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

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  • Ash V style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    Ash V style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
    $299.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD

    V4 Ash body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    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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  • L4 Doublecut Junior Solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
    L4 Doublecut Junior Solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
    $269.99 USD

    L4 Doublecut Junior Solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

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    Guitar Kit World Originals

    Build your own double cut junior solid mahogany body guitar with ebony fretboard using this DIY guitar kit. *This DIY kit comes with pearl white ...

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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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