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Slack Key Guitar Kits
Build your own Slack Key Guitar with DIY kits. Known in Hawaiian as ki ho'alu, slack key guitar is one of the most distinctive fingerpicking traditions in the world, rooted in open tunings and alternating bass patterns pioneered by legends like Gabby Pahinui, Raymond Kane, and Sonny Chillingworth. These guitar kits let you assemble and customize an instrument suited for the warm, resonant tones that define Hawaiian slack key. Choose from acoustic-electric, semi-hollow, and full-body styles, each ready for the open tunings and fingerstyle techniques that make this tradition so special.
Hollow Body Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Body Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard
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$319.99 USD
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$319.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own hollow body, semi-acoustic DIY guitar with Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple veneer, F-holes, and single cutaway. Specification...
View full detailsThin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Veneer
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Flamed Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar kits. Specificat...
View full detailsE35 Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit
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$449.99 USD
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?/10 Varies
Build your own semi-acoustic E35 style semi-hollow body DIY guitar. This DIY guitar kit can be customized according to your taste and playing style...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow PR w/ Solid Carved Maple Cap, Abalone Pearl Inlays
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$319.99 USD
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7/10 Intermediate
Semi-hollow PR-style guitar kit features a chambered solid mahogany body topped with a solid carved maple cap, delivering a balanced blend of warmt...
View full detailsE75 Hollow Body 7-String Guitar Kit with Florentine-style Single Cutaway
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own 7-string hollow guitar kit with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, F-holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specifications Han...
View full detailsL2 Semi-Hollow Kit Guitar with F Sound Holes, Spalted Maple Veneer
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$289.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own semi-hollow DIY guitar with a beautiful spalted maple veneer, mahogany body & set-in neck, Ebony (Engineered) fretboard, and ...
View full detailsE35 Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit with Split Parallelogram Ebony Fretboard Inlays
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$319.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own semi-acoustic DIY guitar kit with Flamed Maple Veneer Mahogany body and Ebony Fretboard with beautiful Split Parallelogram Pearl Whi...
View full detailsE35 Semi-Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays
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$309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own E35 semi-hollow body DIY guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Heads...
View full detailsAcoustic Electric Semi-Hollow TE-style Basswood Guitar Kit
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this TE-style semi-hollow DIY kit, designed to deliver warm acoustic resonance with added clarity and ...
View full detailsE35 Semi-Hollow Guitar Kit w/ Flamed Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your own semi-acoustic DIY guitar kit with Flamed Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Heads...
View full detailsAcoustic Electric Semi-Hollow ST-style Basswood Guitar Kit
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$229.99 USD
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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...
View full detailsSemi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer
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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...
View full detailsSemi-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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$289.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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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...
View full detailsL5 Semi-Acoustic Body Guitar Kit with Venetian-style Cutaway
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?/10 Varies
Hollow body guitar kit to create your dream DIY semi-acoustic electric guitar. Customize the tonewood, choose your hand orientation, install your p...
View full detailsSemi-Acoustic E75 Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Ebony Fretboard
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$319.99 USD
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$319.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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$309.99 USD
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own Ebony Fretboard E75 style hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. Specificat...
View full detailsE75 Fully Hollow Electric Guitar Kit, Maple Plywood Body and Dual Humbuckers
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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8/10 Advanced
Build a premium ES-style hollow body guitar with this E75 DIY kit, designed for players who want the warm resonance, classic aesthetics, and expre...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow E35 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Top & Ebony Fretboard
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$329.99 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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8/10 Advanced
Build your own semi-hollow body E35 guitar with beautiful Quilted Maple veneer and Ebony Fretboard. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Righty...
View full detailsMahogany TE Semi-Hollow DIY Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard
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$259.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own TE semi-hollow guitar with a mahogany body, black pickguard, and dual humbuckers. Classic tone meets DIY creativity. Specifications ...
View full detailsSemi Hollow E35 DIY Guitar Kit with Flamed Maple Top
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$319.99 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
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7/10 Intermediate
Build your dream semi hollow electric guitar with this flamed maple top DIY kit featuring HH humbuckers, set in mahogany neck, abalone block inlays...
View full detailsL3 Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit
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Thin Hollow Body Venetian Cutaway Guitar Kit to create your dream DIY semi-acoustic electric guitar. Customize the tonewood, choose your hand orien...
View full detailsHollow Body L5 Guitar Kit with Venetian Single Cutaway, Gold Finish Hardware
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$299.99 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your dream instrument with this Hollow Body DIY Guitar Kit, designed for builders who want a classic look with modern versatility. Featuring ...
View full detailsThin L3 Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit with Black Hardware
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own classic blues inspired thin hollow body guitar. Featuring a maple plywood body with maple center block, set-in mahogany neck, Ebony ...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow PR-style DIY Guitar Kit
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Build your own DIY guitar with this PR-style Custom Shop kit. Description Body type*: Semi-Hollow w/ Solid Maple Cap Neck Shape*: C-shaped...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow ST-style DIY Guitar Kit
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A Semi-Hollow body S-style DIY guitar kit can be modified to your playing style and preferences. Specifications Body type*: Semi-Hollow Ne...
View full detailsFrequently 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.