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KR-style DIY Guitar Kits
Build your own KR-style solid-body guitar with a design that delivers fast neck access, sharp visual attitude, and a feel built for expressive rock and lead playing. These kits provide an ideal starting point for custom builds, featuring contoured bodies, double-cut styling, and bolt-on construction suited to high-gain tones, fast picking response, and smooth bending across the fretboard.
Choose from a range of tonewoods, top veneers, and fretboard materials to shape your own sound and finish. Whether you prefer clean articulation or a high-output setup with modern electronics, these DIY kits give you the freedom to wire, shape, and finish the instrument to your liking.
Perfect for builders looking for an iconic shredding-focused body style, upgrade platforms, or a blank canvas for custom artwork and hardware.
Mahogany Body KR Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Skill
5/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY personalized solid-body guitar with maple body & neck tonewood and maple fretboard with beautiful quilted maple veneer body ...
View full detailsLefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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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 ...
View full detailsKR-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own DIY K-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard inlays...
View full detailsKR-style Guitar Kit
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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?/10 Varies
Specifications Body Type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Length Scale*: 628 mm / 24.75″ Cutaways: Double Binding:...
View full detailsKR-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own alder body K-style guitar with a beautiful rosewood fretboard using this DIY guitar kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: ...
View full detailsLefty KR-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Current price
$289.99 USD
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own Lefty Alder body KR-style Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Heads...
View full detailsKR-style Alder Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own Alder KR-style Guitar with Maple Fretboard using this beautiful DIY Guitar kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock...
View full detailsFrequently 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.