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

Short-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

SKU R325-RPRB-1
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
Build Skill How challenging this kit is to assemble. 1–4 Beginner 5–7 Intermediate 8–10 Advanced Full build skill guide → 7/10 Intermediate
Warehouse Status
Warehouse Inventory Est. Delivery Shipping
USA (Domestic) Our U.S. warehouse ships to domestic addresses across all 50 states only. Out of Stock — —
International (Worldwide) Our international fulfillment hub ships worldwide to over 100 countries. In Stock Est. Delivery: Sep 17 – Oct 1 4–6 weeks from the date of your order. Ships to 100+ countries. Free Shipping

Ships free from our international warehouse, arriving in about 4 to 6 weeks. We cover the U.S. import tariff, so there is nothing extra to pay at delivery.

Order Options: Free Shipping – International Warehouse

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 maple body. Let the music-making begin!

Specifications

  • Hand Orientation: Righty
  • Headstock Shape: Styled
  • Neck Nut Material: Bone
  • Neck Shape: C-shaped
  • Neck Joint: Set-In
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Length Scale: 527mm / 20.75"
  • Cutaways: Double
  • Body Material: Mahogany (2-3 pieces)
  • Body Top Veneer: None
  • Body Binding: None
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Binding: None
  • Fretboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Inlays: White Dots
  • Hardware Set Finish: Chrome
  • Pickguard: Ivory
  • Cavity Covers: Ivory
  • Tone & Volume Knobs: Black
  • Pickups: 3 Mini-humbuckers
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ a Vibrato Bridge
  • String:  Steel
  • Machine Heads: Closed
  • Truss Rod: Double Way
  • Electronics: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch, Main Switch

Short-scale R25 Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard is in stock.

Delivery estimate: about 1–2 weeks from our U.S. warehouse (U.S. addresses only), and about 2–6 weeks from our international warehouse.

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We prepared a range of tutorials to assist you with assembly, finishing and final setup.

Getting started with your DIY guitar build: essential tools, step-by-step assembly guides & expert tips from Guitar Kit World.

Preparation & Finishing: Learn essential surface prep and finishing techniques: staining, painting, clear coats and hand-rubbed oils to give your DIY guitar kit a flawless look.

Woodworking & Routing: All the tools, templates and techniques you need to cut, sand and carve your guitar body and neck blanks accurately.

Electronics & Wiring: Wire pickups, pots, selector switches and jacks using clear schematics, soldering tips and troubleshooting advice for a clean, noise-free signal. Find your kit's wiring diagram in our community →

Hardware Installation: Get precise hardware installation guidance: tuners, bridges, pickups and more so your DIY guitar kit stays solid and sounds its best.

Final Setup: Dial in neck relief, string action, intonation and pickup height so your guitar plays in tune, feels comfortable and delivers balanced tone.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Quick fixes for common kit issues—warped necks, finish blemishes, wiring shorts and more—plus maintenance tips to keep your guitar in top shape.

If something is unclear and you have questions please reach out to our Builder Success team from our Contact us page.

Safety First: It is recommended to sand and finish your kit guitar in a well-ventilated area wearing a respirator mask. You can learn more about the safety tips that you need to follow by clicking here: Important Guitar Finishing Safety Tips That You Must Follow.

Soldering 101

Do I need to solder electronics? Yes.

You wire the pickups, the controls and the output jack yourself. Every connection is a wire onto a lug, all of them inside one cavity, and you can redo any of them. Soldering is a skill you pick up in an afternoon, not a trade you need to have already.

What you will be wiring

2 mini humbuckers, 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle

See the wiring diagram for this kit. That is the community thread for this exact layout, so you can ask about your build there and get an answer against a photo of your own cavity.

Just want the file? Download the diagram.

What you need

A soldering iron, rosin-core solder and wire cutters. None of it is specialist equipment and none of it is included in the kit.

Never soldered before?

Start with our guide to guitar electronics. It covers what each component does and how to make a joint that holds. If a joint fails you can heat it and redo it. Nothing in the electronics is single use.

If your kit does not match the diagram

It happens. Kits vary slightly between production runs in wire colours and occasionally in components, which can make a general diagram confusing. You are not misreading it.

Send us your order number with a close-up of the wiring harness and a wider shot of the whole control cavity, and our wiring technician will send you the correct diagram for your kit or draw one for it.

Would rather not solder at all? See the kits that arrive wired.

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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.

Safety note: rags used with an oil finish give off heat as they cure and can catch fire if left in a pile. Lay them flat to dry outdoors, or soak them in water, before you throw them away.

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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