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Solid Body Guitar Kits

Solid body electric guitars are the foundation of modern music. No acoustic chambers, no hollow spaces, just a solid slab of tonewood that translates string vibration into pure electric signal through your pickups.

This collection brings together every solid body guitar kit we carry, from single cutaways and double cutaways to offset bodies, V-shapes, and angular designs. Whether you want a warm, thick humbucker tone or bright single-coil snap, there is a kit here that matches your playing style.

Solid body kits are the most forgiving for first-time builders. The thick body blanks are sturdy during finishing, the weight gives you confidence while working, and the straightforward construction means fewer things that can go wrong during assembly.

Every kit ships with a pre-shaped body and neck, all hardware and electronics, and a step-by-step build guide. Pick your body style, choose your wood, select your finish, and build the guitar you have always wanted.

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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Engineered Zebrawood Body & Fretboard

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $179.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Beginner-friendly ST-style solid zebrawood body guitar kit with a bolt-on neck and white pickguard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand N...

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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Build your own Basswood ST style guitar with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ...

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WR Mahogany Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard

Original price $319.99 USD
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Current price $289.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build and customize your own bass with the W2 Mahogany Bass Kit. This kit is designed for players who want a standout body shape, strong low-end to...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Engineered Ebony Fretboard, Two Single-Coils

Original price $249.99 USD - Original price $249.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own guitar with TE style unfinished Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body and Neck Ebony (Engineered) Fretboard, and Chrome Hardware. You can find T...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

The TE Style DIY Guitar Kit with a basswood body is one of the most recommended kits for beginners and seasoned builders alike. Known for its class...

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F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays

Original price $269.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own offset set-neck guitar with a mahogany body, Rosewood (Engineered) fretboard with dot inlays, and dual mini-humbuckers. Features chr...

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Doublecut Junior Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Build your own solid-body double-cut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body & bolt-on mahogany neck with a beautiful rosewood fr...

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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard

Original price $229.99 USD - Original price $229.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Do-it-yourself Mahogany body ST-style guitar kit with mahogany neck, chrome hardware and shaped headstock. A perfect kit project for first-time ...

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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Left-Handed

Original price $239.99 USD
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Original price $239.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own DIY left-handed Ash body ST style guitar with a bolt-on neck and rosewood fretboard. Specifications Body type: Solid Hand Orientat...

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Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Engineered Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Ready to add a new badge to your DIY hall of fame? Our Zebrawood ST style body Guitar kit with an Rosewood fretboard is ready to roll with you. Put...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Engineered Rosewood Fretboard, Two Single-Coils

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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Skill 2/10 Beginner

Right-handed Mahogany body TE guitar kit with Maple Neck and Rosewood (Engineered) Fretboard. Build your own DIY guitar. Specifications Hand Orien...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Engineered Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware

Original price $259.99 USD - Original price $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: Right-Hand Headstock Shape: Sho...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Roasted Maple Neck, Roasted Maple Fretboard

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 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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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Engineered Abalone Inlays, Left-Handed

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with TE style unfinished Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, and Chrome Hardware. Specifications ...

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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

Original price $219.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Designed for easy construction, this solid mahogany body guitar kit features a double-cutaway design, bolt-on mahogany neck, and blues-style headst...

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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

Original price $269.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 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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KR-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

Original price $289.99 USD - Original price $289.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

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

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Doublecut Junior Basswood Guitar Kit

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $249.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Solid basswood body LP Junior style double-cut guitar kit with a maple neck and chrome hardware. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstoc...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own classic TE style electric guitar with this DIY Mahogany Guitar Kit, featuring a solid mahogany body for rich sustain, a smooth Maple...

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Mahogany JM-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard

Original price $299.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own Mahogany JM-style Bass Guitar with Maple Neck and Ebony Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Headstock Shape: Se...

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Mahogany LP-style Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $219.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

A beginner-friendly LP-style DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body and classic single-cutaway design. Unlike most LP-style kits, this one features a ...

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Lefty Basswood EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck

Original price $299.99 USD - Original price $299.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Headstoc...

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Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Abalone Trapezoid Inlays

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own Mahogany TE-style Guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD - Original price $249.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own DIY MOS-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, rosewood fretboard with beautiful pearl white fretboard inlays. ...

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Body Style

Single cutaway for warm sustain, double cutaway for upper fret access, offset for balanced seated play.

Pickup Type

Humbuckers for thick driven tones, single coils for bright clean articulation, or a combination for maximum versatility.

Neck Joint

Bolt-on necks are easier to work with and adjust; set-neck and neck-through designs offer more sustain.

Tonewood

Mahogany delivers warmth, basswood offers balanced response, and ash provides bright attack with defined low end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which solid body guitar kit is best for beginners?

Double cutaway bolt-on kits (S-style and T-style) are the easiest to build. The bolt-on neck joint is forgiving to assemble, and the body shapes are straightforward to finish. Start there if this is your first build.

What is the difference between solid body and semi-hollow?

A solid body guitar has no internal chambers, giving you a focused, direct tone with strong sustain and no feedback at high volumes. Semi-hollow guitars have routed chambers that add warmth and air to the tone but can feed back at high gain.

Do I need special tools to build a solid body guitar kit?

You need basic tools: screwdrivers, sandpaper, a soldering iron for the electronics, and finishing supplies. No woodworking power tools are required since the body and neck come pre-shaped.

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