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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.
Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own classic TE style electric guitar with this DIY Mahogany Guitar Kit, featuring a solid mahogany body for rich sustain, a smooth Maple...
View full detailsE75 Fully Hollow Electric Guitar Kit, Maple Plywood Body and Dual Humbuckers
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8/10 Advanced
Build a premium ES-style hollow body guitar with this E75 DIY kit, designed for players who want the warm resonance, classic aesthetics, and expre...
View full detailsMahogany JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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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...
View full detailsBasswood Semi-Hollow PR-style Guitar Kit, Carved Maple Top
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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...
View full detailsMahogany LP-style Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics
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3/10 Beginner
A beginner-friendly LP-style DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body and classic single-cutaway design. Unlike most LP-style kits, this one features a ...
View full detailsST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 22-Fret Maple Neck
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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 detailsLefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Lefty DB-style Ash body Guitar with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Please note: Images display an ebony fretboard, ...
View full detailsLP-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...
View full detailsMahogany ST Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics
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$199.99 USD
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1/10 Beginner
ST-style DIY guitar kit featuring a warm mahogany body, a maple neck, and a maple fretboard with black dot inlays. This kit includes fully pre-wire...
View full detailsMahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics
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1/10 Beginner
Build your own classic single-cutaway guitar with this TE-style DIY kit. The warm mahogany body pairs with a maple neck and Rosewood (Engineered) f...
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 detailsThin L3 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit with Black Hardware
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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 detailsE25 Maple Thin Singlecut Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Ebony Fretboard, Gold Hardware, Diamond Inlays
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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...
View full detailsLeft-Hand ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck
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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 detailsST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 21-Fret Maple Neck
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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 detailsBasswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck
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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...
View full detailsMahogany JG-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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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...
View full detailsBasswood TE Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, F-Hole, 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...
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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.