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Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Mahogany Body Jg-Style Guitar Kit With Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

Skunk-Stripe Neck Offset Electric Guitar Kit with Bound Rosewood Fretboard, Mahogany Body, Rhythm and Lead Circuit

SKU JG-RMRC-5231
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
Build Skill How challenging this kit is to assemble. 1–4 Beginner 5–7 Intermediate 8–10 Advanced Full build skill guide → 5/10 Intermediate
Warehouse Status
Warehouse Inventory Est. Delivery Shipping
International (Worldwide) Our international fulfillment hub ships worldwide to over 100 countries. In Stock Est. Delivery: Nov 13 – Nov 27 4–6 weeks from the date of your order. Ships to 100+ countries. Free Shipping

Ships free from our international warehouse, arriving in about 4 to 6 weeks. We cover the U.S. import tariff, so there is nothing extra to pay at delivery.

Order Options: Free Shipping – International Warehouse

30-Day Limited Warranty

A skunk-stripe maple neck with a bound rosewood fretboard, on a solid mahogany offset body. The skunk stripe is the dark strip down the back of the neck. It covers the slot for the truss rod, so the fretboard face stays one clean piece. Ivory binding runs along both edges of the fretboard, with the side dots set into it. The frets are in and the headstock is drilled.

The ivory pickguard holds the full rhythm and lead circuit. The slide switch, the 3-way toggle and the rhythm controls are already mounted. You solder in the two P90 pickups. The 24 in (610 mm) scale is shorter than a 25.5 in neck, so the frets sit closer together. There are 21 stainless-steel frets with dot inlays. A six-saddle bridge pairs with a chrome floating vibrato. The tuners are sealed and the hardware is chrome. The mahogany body has no veneer, so it is ready for any stain, paint or clear coat.

Full Specifications

General
  • Dexterity: Right-Handed
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Size: Full Size
Build Difficulty: Intermediate (5/10)
  • The floating vibrato tailpiece needs careful setup so the guitar stays in tune
  • Mahogany has open grain that needs filling before finishing for a smooth result
  • The flat slab body is straightforward to sand, and every cavity and hole is pre-cut
Body
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Construction: Solid wood
  • Type: Solid
  • Cutaway: Double (offset)
  • Binding: None
  • Top: None (plain wood, no veneer)
Neck
  • Material: Maple with Skunk Stripe
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Profile: C-shaped
  • Truss Rod: Two-Way, Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Adjustment: Headstock
  • Scale Length: 610 mm / 24"
  • Binding: Single, Ivory
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 14" / 356 mm
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Fret Wire: Stainless Steel
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (2.7 x 0.9 mm / 0.106 x 0.036")
  • Inlay Shape: Dot
  • Inlay Material: White Plastic
Headstock
  • Shape: Standard (as in product images)
  • Tuner Layout: 6-in-line
  • Binding: None
  • Tuner Hole Diameter: 10 mm (fits modern sealed tuners)
  • Nut: White Plastic
Electronics
Hardware
  • Bridge: Adjustable Bridge + Vibrato Tailpiece
  • Tuners: Sealed, Diecast
  • Pickguard: Ivory
  • Knobs: Chrome
  • Cavity Covers: None
  • Strings: Steel
  • Finish: Chrome

What's in the Box

  • 1x unfinished solid mahogany offset body
  • 1x skunk-stripe maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard (frets installed), dot inlays and a drilled headstock
  • 1x ivory pickguard with slide switch, toggle switch and rhythm circuit pre-installed
  • 2x ivory P90 pickups with exposed pole pieces
  • 6x chrome sealed tuners with bushings, washers and mounting screws
  • 1x chrome control plate
  • 1x chrome floating vibrato tailpiece with arm
  • 1x chrome bridge with six adjustable saddles
  • 1x chrome jack cup with output jack
  • 2x chrome control knobs
  • 2x springs
  • 2x Allen wrenches
  • 1x set of strings
  • 2x black strap buttons
  • 1x guitar cable with one angled plug
  • 2 bags of assorted screws and small parts

What You'll Need

You will need to solder the electronics. Depending on the finish you choose, the tools below cover a standard build.

  • For assembly: Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrench set
  • For wiring: Soldering iron, solder, wire cutters
  • For finishing: Sandpaper (220-600 grit), wood grain filler, primer, paint or stain, clear coat
  • For setup: String winder, guitar tuner, Allen wrench for truss rod and saddle height adjustment

No woodworking or routing required - all cavities, holes, and channels are pre-cut.

Compare it with the block-inlay mahogany offset kit with a tortoise pickguard or the dual-humbucker mahogany offset kit, or browse the full range of offset guitar kits.

Skunk-Stripe Neck Offset Electric Guitar Kit with Bound Rosewood Fretboard, Mahogany Body, Rhythm and Lead Circuit is in stock.

Delivery estimate: usually 3 to 8 business days from our U.S. warehouse (U.S. addresses only), and about 2–6 weeks from our international warehouse.

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We prepared a range of tutorials to assist you with assembly, finishing and final setup.

Getting started with your DIY guitar build: essential tools, step-by-step assembly guides & expert tips from Guitar Kit World.

Preparation & Finishing: Learn essential surface prep and finishing techniques: staining, painting, clear coats and hand-rubbed oils to give your DIY guitar kit a flawless look.

Woodworking & Routing: All the tools, templates and techniques you need to cut, sand and carve your guitar body and neck blanks accurately.

Electronics & Wiring: Wire pickups, pots, selector switches and jacks using clear schematics, soldering tips and troubleshooting advice for a clean, noise-free signal. Find your kit's wiring diagram in our community →

Hardware Installation: Get precise hardware installation guidance: tuners, bridges, pickups and more so your DIY guitar kit stays solid and sounds its best.

Final Setup: Dial in neck relief, string action, intonation and pickup height so your guitar plays in tune, feels comfortable and delivers balanced tone.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Quick fixes for common kit issues: warped necks, finish blemishes, wiring shorts and more, plus maintenance tips to keep your guitar in top shape.

If something is unclear and you have questions please reach out to our Builder Success team from our Contact us page.

Safety First: It is recommended to sand and finish your kit guitar in a well-ventilated area wearing a respirator mask. You can learn more about the safety tips that you need to follow by clicking here: Important Guitar Finishing Safety Tips That You Must Follow.

Soldering 101

Do I need to solder electronics? Yes.

You wire the pickups, the controls and the output jack yourself. Every connection is a wire onto a lug, all of them inside one cavity, and you can redo any of them. Soldering is a skill you pick up in an afternoon, not a trade you need to have already.

Find the diagram for your kit

We publish a diagram for every pickup and control layout we sell. Match yours by pickup type and by how many volume and tone knobs your kit has. If you cannot tell which is yours, post your SKU on the index and we will point you to the right one.

Find your wiring diagram. You can also browse every diagram thread, or download them from our wiring diagram library.

What you need

A soldering iron, rosin-core solder and wire cutters. None of it is specialist equipment and none of it is included in the kit.

Never soldered before?

Start with our guide to guitar electronics. It covers what each component does and how to make a joint that holds. If a joint fails you can heat it and redo it. Nothing in the electronics is single use.

If your kit does not match the diagram

It happens. Kits vary slightly between production runs in wire colours and occasionally in components, which can make a general diagram confusing. You are not misreading it.

Send us your order number with a close-up of the wiring harness and a wider shot of the whole control cavity, and our wiring technician will send you the correct diagram for your kit or draw one for it.

Would rather not solder at all? See the kits that arrive wired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a skunk stripe on a guitar neck?

It is the darker strip of wood running down the back of the maple neck. It fills the channel the truss rod was fitted through from behind, which lets the fretboard face stay one clean piece. On this kit the neck also has ivory binding along both edges of the rosewood fretboard.

What does the rhythm and lead circuit do?

The slide switch on the pickguard flips between two preset sounds. The lead circuit uses the main volume, tone and 3-way toggle; the rhythm circuit has its own volume and tone for the neck pickup. Every connection is shown in the offset rhythm and lead wiring diagram.

How hard is this kit to build?

It is rated Intermediate, 5 out of 10, on our build difficulty score. The floating vibrato needs careful setup, and the open-grain mahogany needs grain filler before finishing; every cavity and hole is pre-cut.

What is the scale length?

24 in (610 mm), shorter than the common 25.5 in scale, so the reach between frets is shorter. It has 21 stainless-steel frets on a 14 in radius rosewood fretboard.

How do I pick the right kit for me?

Take our quick kit quiz. It matches you to a kit based on your style and skill level. Every kit on our site also shows a difficulty score, so you can quickly see what fits your experience. Still unsure? Contact our Builder Success Team and we'll recommend one.

Can I swap the pickups, tuners, or other hardware?

Yes. Most of our kits use standard sizing for body cavities, mounting holes, and hardware, so aftermarket pickups from brands like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, or EMG fit right in. Same goes for tuners, bridges, and nuts. Many of our builders play the kit as-is and love it, while others enjoy swapping in their favorite parts to personalize the sound and feel. That's the beauty of building your own, you can make it exactly how you want it.

Do you sell DIY guitar kit parts separately?

No, at the moment, we don't sell guitar kit parts (bodies, necks, hardware, etc.) separately.

How long does it take to build?

Build time depends on the kit and on you, so every kit page shows a difficulty rating to help you pick one that fits your experience. The biggest variable is the finish: an oil or stain is ready in days, while lacquer or polyurethane can take from one week to three months to fully cure.

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.

Safety note: rags used with an oil finish give off heat as they cure and can catch fire if left in a pile. Lay them flat to dry outdoors, or soak them in water, before you throw them away.

How long does shipping take, and do you ship internationally?

We ship to over 100 countries, and every order ships with a tracking number. Free shipping is available on U.S. orders and on many international kits: eligible free-shipping options appear at checkout for your location. Delivery time depends on which warehouse fulfills your kit, shown on the product page. In-stock kits from our U.S. warehouse usually arrive in 3 to 8 business days, a little longer around holidays, or worldwide from our international warehouse in 2 to 6 weeks. Pre-order and Custom Shop kits take longer (pre-orders about 3 to 6 months, Custom Shop about 8 months), with the timeline shown on the product page. If your order ships to a U.S. address, you pay no customs duties or import taxes, whether your kit ships from our U.S. warehouse or our international warehouse. Orders to other countries may be subject to customs duties or import taxes set by your country, which are the buyer's responsibility. See our Shipping Policy for details.

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