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Semi-Hollow TE-Style Guitar Kits
Our semi-hollow TE-shape kits are designed for DIY musicians who love the look, feel, and sound of classic thinline-style guitars. These kits combine a chambered solid wood body with an f-hole cutout to deliver open, warm tones while preserving the punch and clarity of a traditional single-cut design.
Perfect for builders who want a lightweight, stylish guitar that stands out both visually and sonically. Easy to assemble and fully customizable to suit your unique playing style.
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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow TE-style Guitar Kit
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build Skill
9/10 — Advanced
Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this TE-style semi-hollow DIY kit, designed to deliver warm acoustic resonance with added clarity and ...
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Semi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill
6/10 — Intermediate
Semi-Hollow TE-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Quilt Maple body veneer, and Maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation*: Righty B...
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Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Current price
$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build Skill
8/10 — Advanced
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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Semi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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Original price
$289.99 USD
Original price
$289.99 USD
Current price
$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Build Skill
6/10 — 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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Semi-Hollow Ash TE Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body Top
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
Build Skill
7/10 — Intermediate
Semi-Hollow TE-style guitar kit with Ash Body, Engineered Zebrawood body top, and Maple neck. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificatio...
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Mahogany TE Semi-Hollow DIY Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Current price
$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build Skill
4/10 — Beginner
Build your own TE semi-hollow guitar with a mahogany body, black pickguard, and dual humbuckers. Classic tone meets DIY creativity. Specifications ...
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Semi-hollow Mahogany T-style kit with Vibrato Tailpiece
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
Build Skill
7/10 — Intermediate
Build Your Own Semi-hollow Mahogany T-style kit with Vibrato Tailpiece using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Neck Jo...
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TE Semi-hollow Guitar Kit
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD
Build Skill
? /10 — Varies
Customizable TE Semi-hollow style DIY Guitar Kit to build your very own guitar, tailored to your unique style and playing preferences. Express your...
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Basswood TE Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, F-Hole, Black Hardware
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
Build Skill
3/10 — Beginner
TE Semi-Hollow DIY guitar kit featuring a basswood body with an f-hole for resonant, airy tone. Paired with a maple neck and maple fretboard with b...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
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
Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).
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.
Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.
You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.
Here is some advice that will help steer you in the right direction, 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.
Find a guitar image online with a finish you particularly like, print it out and reference it often.
When audio engineers first start out they are told to use a reference point in the form of a studio recording to get an impression of how the guitars should sound, this is exactly the same principle.
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.