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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.

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Basswood JE Guitar Kit w/ Monkey Grip
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JE Style Guitar Kit with Monkey Grip and Tree of Life Fretboard Inlay

$299.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build 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 L5 style Guitar Kit w/ Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard
Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World ✓ In Stock
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Hollow Body Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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Build 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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Semi-hollow Offset Body Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
Semi-hollow Offset Body Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World ✓ In Stock
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Semi-hollow Offset Body Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer

$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
Build 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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JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World ✓ In Stock
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Short-scale JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$279.99 USD
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Build 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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E75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway - Guitar Kit World
E75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway - Guitar Kit World
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E75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway

$329.99 USD
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Build 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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Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with Black Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
Zebrawood X - Style Guitar Kit With Black Pickguard Exp
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Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with Trapezoid Fretboard Inlays

$289.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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Build Skill 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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Basswood body DB Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Basswood body DB Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Basswood DB Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard

$289.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill 5/10 — Intermediate

Build your own Basswood body DB style Guitar with Pau Ferro Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit

$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Ready to add a new badge to your DIY hall of fame? Our Zebrawood ST style body Guitar kit with an Rosewood fretboard is ready to roll with you. Put...

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Short scale R325 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
Short-Scale R325 Guitar Kit With Rosewood Fretboard
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Short-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build 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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Rosewood Fretboard SG2 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body - Guitar Kit World
Rosewood Fretboard SG2 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body - Guitar Kit World
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Rosewood Fretboard G2-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body

$289.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build your G2-style guitar with this beautiful one-piece mahogany body DIY kit with rosewood fretboard and pearl white trapezoid inlays. Specificat...

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T-style Block Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
T-style Block Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
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TE-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Maple Neck

$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Build and shape your own electric guitar with our TE-style Blank Guitar Kit. This slab-body style kit gives you a solid mahogany foundation paired ...

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Lefty LP Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Lefty LP Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty L-style Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

$269.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill 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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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware - Guitar Kit World
L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

$269.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill 8/10 — Advanced

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two gold finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful spalted maple veneer body top, and abalone inlays on an e...

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Alder Body Semi-Hollow S-Style Guitar Kit With Quilted Maple Veneer
Alder Body Semi-Hollow S-Style Guitar Kit With Quilted Maple Veneer
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Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer

$259.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build Your Own Alder Body Semi-hollow S-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...

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Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
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TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own Zebrawood TE-style Guitar with Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Shoebla...

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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top

$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill 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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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck - Guitar Kit World
Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck

$229.99 USD
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$179.99 USD
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$179.99 USD
Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

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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S-style Block Kit with Mahogany Neck and Body - Guitar Kit World
S-Style Blank Guitar Kit With Mahogany Neck And Body St
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ST-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Neck and Body

$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill 8/10 — Advanced

Build a fully custom instrument from the ground up with this ST-style blank guitar kit, crafted with a solid mahogany body and matching mahogany ne...

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Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

$309.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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Build Skill 8/10 — Advanced

Build your own Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard and Spalted Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Han...

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Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
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Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

$279.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own DIY headless guitar with mahogany body & maple neck tonewood and rosewood fretboard with beautiful abalone dot inlays. Specific...

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AHB-50 - Guitar Kit World
AHB-50 - Guitar Kit World
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Headless Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany body & Maple Neck

$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill 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 G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Build Skill 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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Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with TE style unfinished Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, and Chrome Hardware. Specifications ...

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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

$269.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Build your own Lefty Basswood body K-style Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Left-Hand ...

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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.

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