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LP-style DIY Guitar Kits

Our single cutaway guitar kits deliver the thick, sustaining tone that has driven rock, blues, and hard rock for decades. The combination of a mahogany body, a carved maple top, and a glued-in set neck produces a warm, fat sound with plenty of midrange punch. Add two humbuckers, and you have a guitar that roars when you dig in and sings when you back off.

The single cutaway design is one of the most iconic shapes in electric guitar history. The arched maple top adds visual depth and tonal brightness to the warm mahogany foundation. Our kits include the carved top already shaped, so you are not starting from a flat slab.

Each kit includes a mahogany body with a maple top, a set-neck mahogany neck, two humbucker pickups, a tune-o-matic bridge, a stop tailpiece, and all electronics. Set-neck construction requires a careful glue-up during assembly, which makes this kit an ideal next step after you have completed a bolt-on build. The payoff is a tighter neck joint, more sustain, and that unmistakable thick tone.

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck

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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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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

Original price $219.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Designed for easy construction, this solid mahogany body guitar kit features a double-cutaway design, bolt-on mahogany neck, and blues-style headst...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Black Hardware

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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

If you are building your first electric guitar, this Junior style guitar kit is an ideal starting point. Its bolt on neck construction, uncomplicat...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Chrome Hardware

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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Perfect for beginners, this Junior single cut DIY guitar kit offers a straightforward build process with minimal complexity. The bolt on mahogany n...

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Doublecut LPJ Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own solid-body double-cut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body & bolt-on mahogany neck with a beautiful rosewood fr...

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Blank Junior LP-style DIY Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Build your own Junior LP-style guitar from the first cut to the final polish. This blank-body DIY kit is made for builders who want full creative c...

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Standard LP-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

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Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Crafted with a mahogany body and neck right-handed guitar kit features a Blues Classic headstock, set-in neck, and dual humbuckers for rich, dynami...

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Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Built to make your first guitar build achievable, this kit features a bolt on neck, pre mounted electronics, and a solid mahogany body shaped for c...

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Junior LP-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build a guitar with soul and character using our Junior LP-style Blank Guitar Kit. Designed for DIY builders who want creative freedom, this slab-b...

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Junior LPJ Solid-Body Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

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Build Skill 4/10 — Beginner

Build your own junior solid-body singlecut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a beautiful Spalted Maple Veneer, mahogany body & bolt-on mapl...

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Mahogany Body LP-Style Guitar Kit with P90 Pickups with Black Hardware

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Build Skill 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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LP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard

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Build Skill 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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LP Style Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Ebony Fretboard & Humbuckers

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Build Skill 5/10 — Intermediate

Built with a solid mahogany single-cut body and a sapele top veneer, this electric guitar kit offers classic looks and dependable performance. The ...

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L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Ash Veneer

Original price $279.99 USD
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Build Skill 3/10 — Beginner

Solid basswood body LP Junior style double-cut guitar kit with a maple neck and chrome hardware. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

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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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L1 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer

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Build Skill 8/10 — Advanced

Build your own Mahogany body LP-style guitar with flame maple veneer, and rosewood fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand-...

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LP style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

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Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two chrome finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful quilted maple veneer body top, and trapezoid pearl whit...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

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Build Skill 8/10 — Advanced

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two gold finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful quilted maple veneer body top, and trapezoid pearl white inl...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

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

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L1 Zebrawood body Guitar Kit with Trapezoid Pearl White Inlays

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Build Skill 6/10 — Intermediate

Build your own DIY LP-style guitar with two black finish humbucker pickups, a beautiful one-piece zebrawood body top, and trapezoid pearl white ...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard, Black Pickguard

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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Do it yourself LP-style guitar kit with flame maple veneer and trapezoid pearl white inlays. Specifications Hand orientation: Righty Headstock Sh...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard, Ivory Pickguard

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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Build your own LP-style solid body guitar using our DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body and neck, flamed maple veneer. Specifications Han...

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L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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Build Skill 7/10 — Intermediate

Build your own 7-string DIY guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body & set-in mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, and trapezoid pea...

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Double Cut Classic Junior Body Guitar Kit

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Build Skill ? /10 — Varies

Build your own double-cutaway body classic junior body DIY guitar using this Custom Shop guitar kit. Choose your own body, neck, and fretboard tone...

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Set-Neck Joint

The neck is glued into the body pocket rather than bolted, which creates a more rigid connection and transfers vibration more efficiently for better sustain.

Maple Top Grade

Some kits feature a flame or quilted maple veneer on top, which looks stunning under a translucent finish. Plain maple tops work great under solid colors.

Humbucker Pickups

Standard kits include dual humbuckers with a three-way toggle switch. The bridge humbucker handles high gain and crunch, while the neck position delivers smooth leads and warm cleans.

Body Weight

Mahogany bodies with maple tops can be heavy. Some builders prefer weight-relieved models if you plan to play standing for long sets.

Binding

Some single cutaway kits include body and neck binding for a more polished look. Binding requires careful masking during finishing but adds a lot of visual appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to glue a set-neck joint?

It requires more care than bolting on a neck, but it is not as difficult as it sounds. Dry fit the neck first, apply wood glue evenly, clamp firmly, and let it cure for at least 24 hours. The key is taking your time with the fit.

What makes a single cutaway kit sound different from an S-style?

The mahogany body and set-neck joint produce a warmer, thicker tone with more midrange. The humbuckers add output and reduce noise. An S-style is brighter and snappier with its single coils and bolt-on neck.

Can I get a translucent finish on the maple top?

Yes, and it looks fantastic. Use a dye or tinted lacquer over the maple to let the grain show through. Flame maple tops are especially striking under amber, cherry, or tobacco burst finishes.

Are these kits suitable for beginners?

We recommend completing a bolt-on kit first if you have never built a guitar. The set-neck glue-up is the main added challenge. If you are comfortable with woodworking basics, you can start here.

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