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DIY Guitar Kits – Summer 2022
Build your own electric guitar using our DIY guitar kits! How to get started? We've prepared helpful resources for you:
- Start Your DIY Guitar Kit Project
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- Guitar Kit Assembly Manual
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L1 Zebrawood body Guitar Kit with Trapezoid Pearl White Inlays
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two black finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful one-piece zebrawood body top, and trapezoid pearl white ...
View full detailsV2 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Basswood V-style body Guitar with Maple fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...
View full detailsLefty L2 Semi-Hollow Basswood Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed basswood semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY LP-style guitar kit with spalted maple veneer, dot Abalone (Engineered) ...
View full detailsLefty L2 Semi-Hollow Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY guitar kit with quilted maple veneer, trapezoid white pearl inlays. Specificati...
View full details5-String Thrash Bass Kit with Mahogany Body
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$269.99 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. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Neck J...
View full detailsL1 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard
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$259.99 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Basswood LP-style body Guitar with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty He...
View full detailsG4 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany 3-Humbucker Pickup G4 Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: R...
View full detailsLefty E35 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Lefty E35 Archtop Semi-Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: L...
View full detailsLP DIY Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany LP-style body Guitar with Ebony Fretboard using this DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Sh...
View full detailsMahogany body V-style Guitar Kit w/ Ebony fretboard
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4/10 Beginner
Build your own Mahogany body V-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany neck and Ebony fretboard using this DIY kit. Specifications Hand Orientati...
View full detailsLefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit
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$239.99 USD
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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 ...
View full detailsAsh Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer & Maple Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Ash Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer and Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righ...
View full detailsLP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard
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$239.99 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own classic rock machine with this LP-style DIY electric guitar kit. Designed for right-handed players, this kit delivers the timeless l...
View full detailsLefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
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$329.99 USD
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Lefty DB-style Ash body Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Please note: Images display an ebony fretboard, ...
View full detailsLefty Mahogany body TE Guitar Kit
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$219.99 USD
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4/10 Beginner
Build your own left-handed TE-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Please note: Wh...
View full detailsLP Style Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Ebony Fretboard & Humbuckers
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5/10 Intermediate
Built with a solid mahogany single-cut body and a sapele top veneer, this electric guitar kit offers classic looks and dependable performance. The ...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need to build a kit guitar?
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.
Does the kit include everything to build a working guitar?
Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).
How long does it take to complete a guitar kit?
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.
Do I have to solder the electronics?
Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.
If you don't want to solder, or don't have the tools, our solderless guitar kits use plug-and-play wiring. No iron required.
What finishing options can I use on my guitar?
You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.
Our advice: 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.
How good will my finished kit guitar sound?
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.