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Guitar Kits Australia

Building a guitar kit in Australia gives you access to a custom instrument without the wait times and costs of importing a finished custom guitar. Our guitar kits ship to Australian addresses and include everything you need: a pre-shaped body, a finished neck, pickups, hardware, tuners, bridge, and all electronics.

We carry electric, bass, and acoustic guitar kits in dozens of body styles. Whether you want an S-style double cutaway, a single cutaway with humbuckers, a semi-hollow build, or a 4-string bass, the full catalog is available for Australian delivery.

Australian builders should factor in shipping times from our international warehouse and be aware that GST and import duties may apply at the border. Most kits clear customs without issue, but delivery times vary depending on your location and current processing speeds.

The Australian guitar building community is active and growing. Many of our Australian customers are repeat builders who started with a single kit and now build regularly. Join them by picking your first project from the collection below.

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L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $279.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two gold finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful quilted maple veneer body top, and trapezoid pearl white inl...

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

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $179.99 USD
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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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JE Style Guitar Kit with Monkey Grip and Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $239.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

JE style 6-string guitar kit with a solid basswood body, skunk striped maple neck, and a beautiful rosewood fretboard. Specifications Hand Orienta...

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Hollow Body Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $319.99 USD
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Current price $309.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own hollow body, semi-acoustic DIY guitar with Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple veneer, F-holes, and single cutaway. Specification...

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

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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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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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck

Original price $259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number of Frets: 22 N...

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Semi-hollow Offset Body Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $279.99 USD
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Skill 9/10 Advanced

Build your own semi-hollow mahogany offset body guitar with quilted maple veneer and rosewood fretboard using our guitar kit. Specifications ...

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Mahogany body R41 Bass Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $319.99 USD
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Current price $279.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany body R41 Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstoc...

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Singlecut Junior Solid-Body Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own junior solid-body singlecut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a beautiful Spalted Maple Veneer, mahogany body & bolt-on mapl...

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

Original price $269.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own offset set-neck guitar with a mahogany body, Rosewood (Engineered) fretboard with dot inlays, and dual mini-humbuckers. Features chr...

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PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $279.99 USD
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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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Short-scale JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

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...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit with Ebony fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $219.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

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

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

Original price $319.99 USD - Original price $319.99 USD
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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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34 Inch 5 String EXP Bass Style Guitar Kit Mahogany Body

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $289.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own professional grade 34 inch 5 string EXP style bass guitar with this mahogany body DIY kit. Designed for players who want aggressive ...

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LP DIY Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 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...

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Rosewood Fretboard E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Veneer

Original price $319.99 USD
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Current price $299.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own E75-style hollow body guitar with Mahogany Neck, Flamed Maple veneer, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specifications ...

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Alder ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $239.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Alder body ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Number of Frets: 22 H...

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E75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway

Original price $329.99 USD
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Current price $299.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own 7-string hollow guitar kit with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, F-holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specifications Han...

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

Original price $289.99 USD
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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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Mahogany L2 Baritone 30" Semi-Hollow Archtop Guitar Kit, Ebony Fretboard

Original price $319.99 USD
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Current price $279.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own 30" Baritone Scale Semi-Hollow curved (arched) top LP-style guitar with Ebony Fretboard using this DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications H...

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Basswood Violin Bass Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard

Original price $299.99 USD
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Current price $269.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Experience the joy of creating your own music with our DIY Violin Bass Guitar kit! This short-scale (30" / 760 mm) kit includes all the materials n...

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Short-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $289.99 USD
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Current price $249.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

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...

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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow TE-style Basswood Guitar Kit

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $239.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this TE-style semi-hollow DIY kit, designed to deliver warm acoustic resonance with added clarity and ...

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Shipping and Duties

Australian orders may attract GST and import duty at the border. Check current Australian customs rates for musical instrument kits before ordering.

Climate Considerations

Australian humidity and temperature swings can affect bare wood. Let your kit acclimate to your workshop environment before starting the build.

Body Style

We ship all body styles to Australia, including S-style, T-style, single cutaway, semi-hollow, V-shape, and bass kits.

Kit Completeness

Every kit includes body, neck, pickups, hardware, and electronics. You supply the finish, sandpaper, a soldering iron, and basic hand tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship guitar kits to Australia?

Yes. We ship to all Australian states and territories from our international warehouse. Shipping times depend on your location and current customs processing speeds, but most orders arrive within two to three weeks.

Will I need to pay import duty on a guitar kit shipped to Australia?

Australian customs may charge GST and import duty on guitar kit shipments depending on the declared value. Goods over 1,000 AUD generally attract duty. Check the Australian Border Force website for current rates on musical instrument parts.

Which guitar kit is best for a first-time Australian builder?

An S-style or T-style bolt-on electric guitar kit is the easiest starting point. The bolt-on neck is forgiving to assemble, the body shape is straightforward to finish, and the wiring is simple enough to learn on. Start with a solid body electric and work up from there.

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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.

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