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Electric Guitar Kits
Build your own electric guitar with our complete DIY kits. Every kit includes a pre-shaped body, carved neck, tuning machines, bridge, pickups, and all the wiring you need. Choose from over 200 electric guitar kits in single cutaway, double cutaway, offset, V-shape, angular, semi-hollow, and headless body styles.
What Comes in an Electric Guitar Kit?
Each kit ships with the body, neck, fretboard (pre-fretted and inlaid), tuning machines, bridge and tailpiece, pickups, wiring harness, knobs, and all mounting hardware. You supply the finish, soldering iron, and a few hand tools. Most builders complete their first kit in a weekend.
Which Electric Guitar Kit Should I Build First?
If this is your first build, start with a bolt-on neck kit in a solid body style. These are the most forgiving to assemble because the neck attaches with screws rather than glue, giving you room to adjust the fit. Double cutaway and single cutaway S-style or T-style kits are the most popular starter builds because of their straightforward wiring (typically one or two pickups with a simple switching layout).
What Will I Learn?
Building an electric guitar teaches you real skills: wood finishing techniques, soldering and basic electronics, pickup wiring and signal flow, fretwork and action setup, and intonation adjustment. Universities including Michigan Tech and Stony Brook use guitar building to teach applied physics, acoustics, and materials science. Every kit is a hands-on STEM project that produces a playable instrument.
Electric Guitar Kit Categories
Browse by body style to find the right kit for your build. We carry single cutaway (classic rock and blues tone), double cutaway (versatile, comfortable upper fret access), semi-hollow (warm jazz and blues resonance), offset (ergonomic, indie and alternative), V-shape and angular (bold stage presence), headless (lightweight, modern), 7-string and 8-string (extended range), and bass guitar kits.
ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard
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Beginner-friendly ST-style solid zebrawood body guitar kit with a bolt-on neck and white pickguard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righ...
View full detailsJE Style Guitar Kit with Monkey Grip and Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay
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JE style 6-string guitar kit with a solid basswood body, skunk striped maple neck, and a beautiful rosewood fretboard. Specifications Hand Orienta...
View full detailsBasswood ST-style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
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Build your own Basswood ST style guitar with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ...
View full detailsAsh ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number of Frets: 22 N...
View full detailsMahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard
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Build your own guitar with TE style unfinished Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body and Neck Ebony (Engineered) Fretboard, and Chrome Hardware. You can find T...
View full detailsBasswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware
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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...
View full detailsShort-scale JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard
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Build your own short-scale JG style guitar with a Mahogany body, bolt-on neck with rosewood fretboard, and white dot inlays using our DIY Guitar ki...
View full detailsAlder TE Guitar Kit with Ebony fretboard
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TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body and Mahogany neck and Ebony (Engineered) fretboard. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specifications Hand...
View full detailsAlder ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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Alder body ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Number of Frets: 22 H...
View full detailsE75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway
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Build your own 7-string hollow guitar kit with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, F-holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specifications Han...
View full detailsAsh TE Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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TE style Guitar Kit with Ash Body, Flame Maple body veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificatio...
View full detailsMahogany ST-style guitar kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Chrome Hardware
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Do-it-yourself Mahogany body ST-style guitar kit with mahogany neck, chrome hardware and shaped headstock. A perfect kit project for first-time ...
View full detailsAlder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer, Styled Headstock, Maple Neck
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TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Specifications Hand Orientation*: Righty Body...
View full detailsMahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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Right-handed Mahogany body TE guitar kit with Maple Neck and Rosewood (Engineered) Fretboard. Build your own DIY guitar. Specifications Hand...
View full detailsShort-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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Ever dreamed of crafting your custom short-scale guitar? It's time with our DIY kit, offering everything from a rosewood fretboard to a strong mapl...
View full detailsAsh ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck
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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...
View full detailsAlder TE Guitar Kit w/ Spalted Maple Veneer, Maple Fretboard
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Build your own TE-style DIY guitar with a spalted maple veneer alder body, and maple neck. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specifications H...
View full detailsShort-scale JGS style Guitar Kit with Basswood Body, Maple Neck
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Build your own short-scale JGS style DIY guitar with a Basswood body, a Maple bolt-on neck, and an Ebony fretboard with white Pearloid dot inlays. ...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer
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Semi-Hollow TE-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Quilt Maple body veneer, and Maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number o...
View full detailsAlder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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Alder body TE guitar kit with beautiful quilted maple veneer top and skunk stripe maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Body Type: ...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
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Build a beautiful semi-hollow body ST style DIY guitar with Alder wood body and zebra body top. You can find semi-hollow ST-style guitar building...
View full details7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard
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Build your own 7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kit. Description Hand O...
View full detailsMahogany Body G-style 7-string Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard
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Build your own 7-string Mahogany Body DIY guitar using this DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Styled Neck...
View full detailsSemi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer
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Build a versatile semi-acoustic TE-style guitar designed for players who want both classic tone and modern flexibility. The mahogany semi-hollow bo...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need to build an electric guitar kit?
A soldering iron, screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead), hex keys (included with most kits), sandpaper (220 through 600 grit), wood finish of your choice, and wire cutters. No power tools or woodworking equipment required.
How long does it take to build an electric guitar kit?
Most builders finish assembly in 6 to 10 hours spread over a weekend. The finishing process (staining, painting, or oiling) adds 3 to 7 days of drying time depending on your chosen method.
Do I need experience to build an electric guitar kit?
No prior experience is needed. Every kit includes a step-by-step assembly manual with photos. The body and neck arrive pre-shaped and pre-drilled, so you are assembling and finishing rather than cutting or carving wood.
Can I customize the pickups and hardware in my kit?
Yes. The kits ship with stock pickups and hardware that work well out of the box. You can swap in aftermarket pickups, locking tuners, or upgraded bridges at any time during or after the build.
Frequently 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.