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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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Standard LP-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

Original price $239 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10) Set-in neck h...

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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

Original price $219 USD
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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

Original price $249 USD
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Skill 2/10 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

Original price $239 USD
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Skill 2/10 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 Junior Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249 USD
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Current price $199 USD
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Skill 2/10 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 DIY Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $259 USD
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Current price $199 USD
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Skill 9/10 Advanced

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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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck

Original price $259 USD
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Current price $199 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

This solid mahogany single-cutaway kit has a set-in mahogany neck that glues into a deep neck pocket, paired with a single P90 pickup and a wraparo...

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Bolt-On Neck Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit with Pre-Wired Electronics, Mahogany Body, Bound Ebonized Fretboard, Dual Humbuckers

Original price $259 USD
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Skill 1/10 Beginner

A single-cutaway kit with a bolt-on neck and a bound fretboard. The mahogany neck fastens to the body with four screws through a chrome neck plate,...

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Mahogany LP-style Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

Original price $259 USD
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Skill 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 ...

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LP-style DIY Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebonized Fretboard

Original price $279 USD
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Current price $229 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany LP-style body Guitar with Ebonized Fretboard using this DIY Guitar Kit. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Hande...

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

Original price $259 USD
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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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Bound Neck and Headstock Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Humbuckers, Vinework Inlay

Original price $279 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Ivory binding runs along both fretboard edges, around the headstock face and around the top and back of the body on this single-cutaway kit, so the...

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Diamond Inlay Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit with Black Hardware, Mahogany Body, Ebonized Fretboard, Humbuckers

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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

White Pearloid diamond inlays sit in a black ebonized fretboard on this single-cutaway kit, and every piece of hardware is black to match. The tune...

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Singlecut Junior Solid-Body Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Original price $289 USD
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Current price $239 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

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

Original price $299 USD
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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 Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Ebonized Fretboard & Humbuckers

Original price $299 USD
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Current price $239 USD
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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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Doublecut Junior Basswood Guitar Kit

Original price $279 USD
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Current price $249 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Solid basswood body LP Junior style double-cut guitar kit with a maple neck and chrome hardware. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Hand...

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Blank Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249 USD - Original price $249 USD
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Skill 9/10 Advanced

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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Three Humbucker Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit with Vibrato Tailpiece, Mahogany Body, Bound Maple Fretboard, Abalone Pearloid Trapezoid Inlays

Original price $279 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Three humbuckers and a vibrato tailpiece set this single-cutaway kit apart: three ivory-ringed humbuckers fill the mahogany body, and a chrome vibr...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware

Original price $269 USD
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Current price $259 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (7/10) Set-in neck h...

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L1 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard

Original price $299 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own Basswood LP-style body Guitar with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed ...

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L1 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer

Original price $289 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

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

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L2 Semi-Hollow Basswood Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Original price $319 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own basswood semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY LP-style guitar kit with spalted maple veneer, dot abalone pearloid Inlays. Full Spe...

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LP style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

Original price $289 USD
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Current price $269 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (7/10) Set-in neck ha...

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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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