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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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ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard
ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard

$259.99 USD
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$179.99 USD
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$179.99 USD
Skill 2/10 Beginner

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

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Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware

$249.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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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Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany WAR Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

WR Mahogany Bass Kit with Ebony Fretboard

$319.99 USD
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$319.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard
Mahogany Te Guitar Kit W/ Neck Ebony Fretboard Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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$199.99 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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Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware
Basswood Te Guitar Kit W/ Maple Neck Chrome Hardware
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Basswood TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Chrome Hardware

$239.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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 - Guitar Kit World
F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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F3 Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Dot Inlays

$269.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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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Mahogany ST style guitar kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Chrome Hardware
Mahogany ST style guitar kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Chrome Hardware
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Mahogany ST-style guitar kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Chrome Hardware

$229.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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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Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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 Han...

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Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Zebrawood ST-style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$279.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
Mahogany Te Guitar Kit W/ Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard
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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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...

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Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
Zebrawood T-Style Guitar Kit With Maple Neck And Rosewood Fretboard
In Stock In the US

TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own Zebrawood TE-style Guitar with Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Shoebla...

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Mahogany T-Style Kit With Roasted Maple Fretboard
Mahogany T-Style Kit With Roasted Maple Fretboard
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Mahogany T-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard

$239.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

$219.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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 - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In the US

Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

$269.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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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Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In the US

Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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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KR Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Kr Mahogany Body Guitar Kit With Ebony Fretboard
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KR-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

$289.99 USD - $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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L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit With Ash Veneer Lpj2
L4 Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit With Ash Veneer Lpj2
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Doublecut Junior Basswood Guitar Kit

$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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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Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
Mahogany Jm-Style Bass Kit With Maple Neck And Ebony Fretboard
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

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

$299.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

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

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Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood EXP-style Bass Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
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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Mahogany TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany Te Style Body Guitar Kit With Rosewood Fretboard
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Mahogany TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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 - Guitar Kit World
MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

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

$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
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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Guitar Kit World - G1-style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing wood grain
Guitar Kit World - G1-style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
In Stock In the US

Mahogany G1 Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$259.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Skill 2/10 Beginner

G1 DIY guitar kit featuring a mahogany body with a classic double-cutaway design, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays. ...

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Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Mahogany TR Guitar Kit with Bolt On Neck, SSS Pickups, Rosewood Fretboard

$259.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

Built to make your first guitar build achievable, this kit features a bolt on neck, pre mounted electronics, and a solid mahogany body shaped for c...

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Alder body KR Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
KR Alder body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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KR-style Alder body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own alder body K-style guitar with a beautiful rosewood fretboard using this DIY guitar kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: ...

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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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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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