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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.
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JE Style Guitar Kit with Monkey Grip and Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay
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$299.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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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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Short-scale JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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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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Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with Trapezoid Fretboard Inlays
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$269.99 USD
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7/10 — Intermediate
Build your own DIY guitar kit with zebrawood body & neck, trapezoid inlays, and black pickguard and hardware. Specifications Hand Orientation*...
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Heavy Metal Style DIY Guitar Kit – Mahogany Body, Pau Ferro Fretboard, Locking Tremolo
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$249.99 USD
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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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Short-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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$289.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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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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Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer
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$219.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build Your Own Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Ri...
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Lefty L-style Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own left-handed DIY L-style guitar with flamed maple veneer, chrome finish hardware, and trapezoid pearl white inlays. Specifications ...
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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck
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$179.99 USD
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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...
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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
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$279.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
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...
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Headless Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany body & Maple Neck
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Headless Bass Guitar with Mahogany body and Maple Neck using our Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Neck Jo...
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Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck
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$289.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Short-Scale DIY bass guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard i...
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Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe
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$319.99 USD
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$319.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...
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Lefty Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer
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$259.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
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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. You can find TE-st...
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Mahogany body ICE-style DIY guitar kit with Ebony Fretboard
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany Body ICE-style DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right...
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Basswood Headless Guitar with Dot Inlay Maple Neck
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$199.99 USD
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5/10 — Intermediate
This Basswood Headless Guitar is the perfect instrument for creating your own headless DIY guitar masterpiece. It comes with a maple neck and ros...
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Basswood MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer
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$239.99 USD
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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. Specificatio...
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Mahogany JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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$299.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own 6-string Mahogany Body JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Mahogany Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Num...
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LP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard
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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...
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Mahogany 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 ...
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E25 Maple Thin Singlecut Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Ebony Fretboard, Gold Hardware, Diamond Inlays
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$319.99 USD
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$319.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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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...
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Basswood Semi-Hollow PR-style Guitar Kit, Carved Maple Top
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$329.50 USD
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$329.50 USD
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$299.50 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own PR-style semi-hollow guitar with this premium DIY kit. Featuring a basswood body with a CNC-carved solid maple top, dual f-holes, an...
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Basswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck
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$269.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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6/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Basswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Righty Neck Joint: Bolt...
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Mahogany JG-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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$209.99 USD
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$209.99 USD
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany JG-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty...
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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.
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.