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Guitar Kits USA (In Stock)
Our guitar kits give you everything you need to build a real, playable instrument from scratch. Each kit ships with a shaped body, a pre-carved neck, all hardware, pickups, and electronics. You choose the finish, set the action, and walk away with a guitar that plays exactly the way you want it to.
Whether you are building your first guitar or your tenth, our kits are designed to work with common hand tools and a few weekends of shop time. We carry solid body, semi-hollow, and bass guitar kits in dozens of body styles, so there is something here for every player and every skill level.
All US orders ship free from our domestic warehouse. We include detailed build instructions with every kit, and our team is available to answer questions if you get stuck. If you have ever wanted to understand how a guitar comes together, this is the place to start.
Hollow Body Archtop 7-String Electric Guitar Kit, Single Florentine Cutaway
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own 7-string hollow guitar kit with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, F-holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Full Specifications ...
View full detailsZebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with Trapezoid Fretboard Inlays
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY guitar kit with zebrawood body & neck, trapezoid inlays, and black pickguard and hardware. Full Specifications General Dext...
View full detailsJunior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck
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6/10 Intermediate
Designed for easy construction, this solid mahogany body guitar kit features a single-cutaway design, bolt-on mahogany neck, and blues-style headst...
View full detailsClassic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Alder Body, Quilted Maple Veneer, Left-Handed
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own left-handed TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Full Specifications ...
View full detailsHollow Body Archtop Electric Guitar Kit, Single Florentine Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer, Left-Handed
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own left-handed DIY hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Quilted Maple veneer, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. ...
View full detailsHookline Pointed Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Bolt-On Maple Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany Body Hookline DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-...
View full detailsBasswood MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your DIY guitar using this beautiful basswood body MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer with maple neck. Full Specificatio...
View full detailsThin Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit, Florentine Cutaway, Gold Hardware, Diamond Inlays
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5/10 Intermediate
A thin singlecut hollow body kit with a Florentine cutaway and a slim 43.5mm body depth. Lighter and more responsive than deeper hollow builds, thi...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 21 Frets
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own ST-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featuring a solid ...
View full detailsHeadless Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Set Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, Dual Humbuckers
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9/10 Advanced
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Advanced (9/10) Set-in neck has t...
View full detailsMahogany JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own 6-string Mahogany Body JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Mahogany Neck. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 22 Frets
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own ST-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featuring a solid ...
View full detailsMahogany Body LP-Style Guitar Kit with P90 Pickups with Black Hardware
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own classic LP-style guitar with this DIY electric guitar kit. Designed for right-handed players, it features a solid mahogany body and ...
View full detailsMahogany body, Bolt-On Neck NI-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer
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4/10 Beginner
Build your own bolt-on neck Mahogany NI-style Guitar with Quilted Maple Veneer.. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of St...
View full detailsThin Semi-Hollow Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Maple Fretboard, Black Hardware
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3/10 Beginner
TE Semi-Hollow DIY guitar kit featuring a basswood body with an f-hole for resonant, airy tone. Paired with a maple neck and maple fretboard with b...
View full detailsHeavy Metal Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard, Left-Handed
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Lefty DB-style Ash body Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Left-Hande...
View full detailsThin Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit, Black Hardware, Dual Humbuckers
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own classic blues inspired thin hollow body guitar. Featuring a maple plywood body with maple center block, set-in mahogany neck, Ebony ...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Left-Handed
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own left-handed ST-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featur...
View full detailsMahogany JG-style Electric Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (5/10) Flat body is ...
View full detailsHeadless Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Bolt-On Neck, Dual Humbuckers, 3-Way Switching
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6/10 Intermediate
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10) Bolt-on neck ...
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Body Wood
Most of our kits use mahogany, basswood, or ash bodies, and each wood shapes the tone differently, so pick based on the sound you are chasing.
Neck Profile
Check whether the kit uses a C, D, or slim taper neck profile, since your fretting hand comfort depends on it.
Pickup Configuration
Single coil kits deliver bright, snappy tones while humbucker kits push warmer, thicker output. Decide based on the genres you play.
Hardware Quality
Look at the tuning machines, bridge type, and nut material. Better hardware means better tuning stability and sustain right out of the box.
Skill Level
Bolt-on neck kits are the most forgiving for beginners, while set-neck and neck-through builds need more precision and patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need to build a guitar kit?
You need a soldering iron, screwdrivers, sandpaper, wood finish of your choice, and basic clamps. A drill helps but is not strictly required for most bolt-on kits. We have a full tools guide on our blog.
How long does it take to build a guitar kit?
Most builders finish in two to four weekends. The longest part is the finish work, since each coat needs drying time between applications. The actual assembly and wiring usually takes a single afternoon.
Do guitar kits come with instructions?
Yes. Every kit includes step-by-step instructions covering assembly, wiring, setup, and finishing. We also have blog articles and video walkthroughs for common build steps.
Are these kits good for beginners?
Absolutely. Bolt-on neck kits are the easiest starting point, and most of our customers are first-time builders. The instructions walk you through every step from sanding to stringing up.