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Best Guitar Kits for Eddie Van Halen Fans

If you're inspired by Eddie Van Halen’s unmistakable music and want to build you own custom guitar, this is where to begin.

Guitar models such as Warwick Thumb® defined many Metal and Punk songs. Our DIY kits aren’t official replicas but they make it possible to build your own DIY guitars perfectly suited for Metal and Punk music inspired by those legendary instruments—excellent for fans and hobby builders.

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

PR Guitar Kit w/ Double-Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer

$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Solid Mahogany body right-handed PR Guitar Kit with Double Locking Tremolo, Quilted Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand N...

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Pearl White Inlays

$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Right-handed solid two-piece mahogany body PR guitar kit with quilted maple veneer, rosewood fretboard, and pearl white dove bird inlays. Specifica...

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar with mahogany body right-handed PR guitar kit with a beautiful flamed maple veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: R...

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Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Abalone Pearl Inlays

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-hollow PR-style guitar kit features a chambered solid mahogany body topped with a solid carved maple cap, delivering a balanced blend of warmt...

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Basswood body DB Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Basswood body DB Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In the US

Heavy Metal Style DIY Guitar Kit – Mahogany Body, Pau Ferro Fretboard, Locking Tremolo

$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own heavy metal style electric guitar with this DIY kit, featuring aggressive styling, powerful humbuckers, and a double locking tremolo...

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Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap & Trapezoid Abalone Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap & Trapezoid Abalone Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap & Trapezoid Abalone Inlays

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-hollow PR Guitar Kit with F-holes Rosewood (Engineered) fretboard and beautiful trapezoid abalone inlays. Specifications Hand Orientation: Ri...

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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own mahogany body left-handed PR-style DIY Guitar with Flamed Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Number of Frets: 2...

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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Pearl White Inlays

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Left-handed solid mahogany body PR Guitar Kit with quilted maple veneer, Ebony (Engineered) fretboard, and dove bird inlays. Specifications ...

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Ash Body RG-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer and Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Ash Body RG-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer and Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Ash Body RG-style Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Designed with a fantastic ash body, quilted maple veneer, and an ebony fretboard, it's a lefty's dream come true! With dragon inlays that would mak...

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Rg Guitar Kit
RG Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Custom Build · 8 mo In China

RG Guitar Kit

$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

Build your own RG-style electric guitar with this customizable kit featuring a sleek double-cut body engineered for speed, precision, and modern pe...

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Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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Semi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Pearl White Inlays

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own guitar with Semi-hollow PR Guitar Kit with F-holes, Rosewood (Engineered) fretboard, and Pearl White dove bird inlays. Specificati...

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
Custom Build · 8 mo In China

PR Guitar Kit

$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

Description Body type*: Solid Cutaways*: Double Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 628 mm / 24.75" Pickups: 2 Humbuckers Electronics: 1 Volume...

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Why Choose Guitar Kit World for Your Eddie Van Halen inspired DIY Build?

Artists like Eddie Van Halen helped shape the sound of Metal and Punk — and now you can build your own guitar inspired by that legacy. Guitar Kit World makes it easy to recreate the look and feel of iconic tones with DIY kits designed for customization. Each kit is made with quality tonewoods and designed to allow you to choose your own hand orientation, tonewood type, hardware, fretboard inlays, headstock shape, binding options & more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your kits licensed by Eddie Van Halen or any guitar brands?

No. Our DIY guitar kits are not licensed, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by any guitar brands or artists, including Eddie Van Halen or his estate. All references to artists or guitar styles are for educational and tribute purposes only.

The Metal and Punk music guitar kits sold on Guitar Kit World are not official replicas or authorized replacements for branded guitars (e.g., Warwick Thumb®, etc.). They are custom-made, unassembled kits designed for hobbyists and builders who want to craft unique, personalized instruments. All kits are sold “as is” and are not intended to be compatible with or interchangeable with parts from any official branded instruments.

What guitars are most associated with Eddie Van Halen?

Some of the guitars most closely associated with Eddie Van Halen include the Warwick Thumb®. These models helped shape Eddie Van Halen's signature sound and stage presence across performances and recordings.

Our DIY kits are inspired by these styles to help fans and builders create instruments that echo the tone and vibe of their favorite artists — purely for tribute and educational purposes.

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 Eddie Van Halen-style 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.

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.

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.

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