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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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Thinline Semi-Hollow Ash Body T-Style Guitar Kit With Spalted Maple Veneer
Thinline Semi-Hollow Ash Body T-Style Guitar Kit With Spalted Maple Veneer In Stock In China

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

$259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build Your Own Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientat...

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Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

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

$319.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...

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Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World In Stock In the US

Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Short-Scale DIY bass guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard i...

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Semi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer
Semi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

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

$289.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build a versatile semi-acoustic TE-style guitar designed for players who want both classic tone and modern flexibility. The mahogany semi-hollow bo...

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L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
L1 Mahogany Body 7-String Guitar Kit With Rosewood Fretboard Lp7
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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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
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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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Blk-Tl-B
Blk-Tl-B
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Blank TE-style Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

$229.99 USD
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$199.99 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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V3 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, White Pearl Trapezoid Inlays - Guitar Kit World
V3 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, White Pearl Trapezoid Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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V3 Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, White Pearl Trapezoid Inlays

$299.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Mahogany body V-style Guitar Kit with ebony fretboard, maple neck, and white pearl trapezoid fretboard inlays. Specifications Hand Orient...

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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

$269.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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Skill 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 ...

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L1 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
L1 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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L1 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard

$299.99 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. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty He...

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Lefty E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Florentine-style Single Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer
Lefty E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Florentine-style Single Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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Left-Hand E75 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Quilted Maple Veneer

$309.99 USD - $309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

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

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Lefty Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer
Lefty Alder Te Guitar Kit W/ Quilt Maple Veneer
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Lefty Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer

$259.99 USD
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$219.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own left-handed TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. You can find TE-st...

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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
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L1 Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

$289.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

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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Lefty E1 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty E1 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty E35 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$359.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Lefty E35 Archtop Semi-Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: L...

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ICE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Ebony Fretboard
ICE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Ebony Fretboard
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

ICE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Ebony Fretboard

$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard inlays. S...

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Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

$299.99 USD
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$254.99 USD
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$254.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own left-handed LP-style guitar with a mahogany body and quilted maple veneer using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand O...

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Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

$269.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

DIY blank-body bass guitar kit built for full creative control. The unshaped body and headstock let you carve your own contours, define your prefer...

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Semi-Hollow Ash TE Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body Top
Semi-Hollow Ash TE Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body Top
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Semi-Hollow Ash TE Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body Top

$289.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-Hollow TE-style guitar kit with Ash Body, Zebrawood (Engineered) body top, and Maple neck. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificat...

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AJA-150 - Guitar Kit World
JG-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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JG-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

$279.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own JG-style guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, and Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications ...

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Zebrawood SOB Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
SOB Zebrawood Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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SOB Zebrawood Guitar Kit

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Featuring a smaller yet formidable double-horned offset body with aggressive angles and a sharp lower bout, this guitar kit channels the same hi...

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7-string ICE-style Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
7-string ICE-style Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
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7-string ICE-style Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe

$289.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own 7-string ICE-style Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe. Specifications Hand-Orientation: Righty Number...

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Mahogany NI-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Mahogany NI-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard

$299.99 USD
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Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own set-in neck Mahogany NI-style Guitar with Quilted Maple Veneer and Rosewood Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Hea...

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V2 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple fretboard - Guitar Kit World
V2 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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V2 Basswood body Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Basswood V-style body Guitar with Maple fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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Headless Guitar Kit W/ Mahogany Body Hl
Headless Guitar Kit W/ Mahogany Body Hl
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Headless Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body

$299.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY headless guitar with mahogany body & maple neck tonewood and rosewood fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid inlays....

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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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