Maple Guitar Kits

Maple brings brightness, clarity, and visual impact to a guitar build. As a body wood, maple produces a tight, articulate tone with pronounced attack and clear note separation. Every note in a chord rings out distinctly, making maple an excellent choice for players who value precision and definition.

Our maple guitar kits are available in several body styles, giving you the tonal brightness of maple across different playing configurations. Some kits use a full maple body, while others pair a maple top with a mahogany or basswood back to balance brightness with warmth.

The visual appeal of maple is hard to beat. Figured maple, especially flame and quilted patterns, produces some of the most stunning guitar finishes possible. A clear or lightly tinted finish over figured maple creates a depth and shimmer that draws the eye.

Maple is a dense, hard wood, which means it is heavier than mahogany or basswood. That density is where the brightness and sustain come from, but plan for a guitar that carries some weight. If you want a bright, clear-sounding instrument with show-stopping looks, a maple kit delivers on both fronts.

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L2 Semi-Hollow Basswood Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

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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 Inlays. Specifications H...

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Maple Body KR2 Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World

Mahogany Body KR Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer

$289.99 USD

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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 ...

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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow Body S-Style Guitar With Equalizer

Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow ST-style Basswood Guitar Kit

$279.99 USD

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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this semi-hollow ST-style DIY guitar kit, designed for builders who want acoustic warmth, electric ver...

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Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

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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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Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit

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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar kit with zebrawood body & neck, trapezoid inlays, and white pickguard and hardware. Specifications Hand Ori...

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Semi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer

$269.99 USD

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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-Hollow TE-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Quilt Maple body veneer, and Maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number o...

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Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard

TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD

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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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FB2 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World

F3 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard

$289.99 USD

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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar with a beautiful quilted maple veneer mahogany body, ebony fretboard, and black hardware. Specifications Hand O...

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Ash body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

$299.99 USD

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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar with an ash body, maple neck and fretboard, and trapezoid abalone fretboard inlays kit. Specifications Hand Orient...

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JM Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck

$269.99 USD

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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your JM-style guitar using this DIY kit with a solid mahogany body and maple neck with white dot inlays. Specifications Hand Orientati...

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Mahogany T-Style Kit With Roasted Maple Fretboard

Mahogany T-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard

$239.99 USD

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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Connect with your love for music on a deeper level with our Mahogany T-style Guitar Kit. Handcraft your masterpiece, featuring a Roasted Maple Neck...

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G3 Guitar Kit with Three Humbucking Pickups

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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany body G3 guitar with gold finish hardware using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD

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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Alder body TE guitar kit with beautiful quilted maple veneer top and skunk stripe maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Body Type: ...

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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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E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Gold Hardware, Pearl White Inlays

E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Gold Hardware, Pearl White Inlays - Guitar Kit World

E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Gold Hardware, Pearl White Inlays

$309.99 USD

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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own E75-style hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Quilted Maple veneer, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specif...

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Blank TE-style Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

$229.99 USD

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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build a classic tone machine from the ground up with this blank TE-style guitar kit. Designed for makers who want full shaping, finishing, and tona...

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Maple Type

Check whether the kit uses plain maple, flame maple, or quilted maple. Figured maple costs more but produces dramatic visual effects under a clear finish.

Body Construction

Some kits use a solid maple body, while others pair a maple top with a lighter back wood for reduced weight and tonal balance.

Weight

Maple is one of the heaviest tonewoods. A full maple body can be notably heavy, so consider a maple-top kit if weight is a concern.

Finishing Figured Maple

Figured maple looks best under a clear or tinted transparent finish. Opaque finishes hide the grain pattern and waste the visual potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a maple body guitar sound like?

Maple produces a bright, articulate tone with strong attack and clear note definition. It emphasizes upper harmonics and provides tight, controlled low end. Compared to mahogany, maple sounds snappier and more present, with less warmth in the midrange.

Is maple harder to work with than other tonewoods?

Maple is denser and harder than mahogany or basswood, so it takes more effort to sand. It also shows scratches and sanding marks more readily under a clear finish, so take extra care during surface preparation. The payoff is a stunning finished product.

Should I use a clear finish on a maple guitar body?

If your kit has figured maple, absolutely. Flame and quilted maple patterns only show their full depth under a transparent finish. A light amber tint enhances the figure even further. Opaque paint hides the grain entirely, so save that for plainer maple blanks.

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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.

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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Maple Guitar Kits

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L2 Semi-Hollow Basswood Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Mahogany Body KR Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer

Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow ST-style Basswood Guitar Kit

Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit

Semi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer

TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

F3 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard

Ash body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

JM Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck

Mahogany T-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard

G3 Guitar Kit with Three Humbucking Pickups

Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

Headless Bass Guitar Kit with Mahogany body & Maple Neck

L2 Semi-Hollow Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard

Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe

Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

Semi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer

L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Gold Hardware, Pearl White Inlays

Blank TE-style Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

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