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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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Maple Body KR2 Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World
Maple Body KR2 Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

Mahogany Body KR Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard, Quilted Maple Top Veneer

$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY personalized solid-body guitar with maple body & neck tonewood and maple fretboard with beautiful quilted maple veneer body ...

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Lefty LP Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Lefty LP Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World In Stock In the US

Lefty L-style Guitar Kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own left-handed DIY L-style guitar with flamed maple veneer, chrome finish hardware, and trapezoid pearl white inlays. Specifications ...

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Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Lefty DB style Ash body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

$329.99 USD
$329.99 USD - $329.99 USD
$329.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Lefty DB-style Ash body Guitar with Ebony Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty He...

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Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World
Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit with White Pickguard - Guitar Kit World Sold out

Zebrawood EXP-style Guitar Kit

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$269.99 USD
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$269.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar kit with zebrawood body & neck, trapezoid inlays, and white pickguard and hardware. Specifications Hand Ori...

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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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$259.99 USD
$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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FB2 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
FB2 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

F3 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Ebony Fretboard

$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar with a beautiful quilted maple veneer mahogany body, ebony fretboard, and black hardware. Specifications Hand O...

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Ash body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Ash body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Ash body EXP-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own DIY guitar with an ash body, maple neck and fretboard, and trapezoid abalone fretboard inlays kit. Specifications Hand Orient...

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JM Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck
JM Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

JM Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck

$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your JM-style guitar using this DIY kit with a solid mahogany body and maple neck with white dot inlays. Specifications Hand Orientati...

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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
$239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$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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V1 Mahogany DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
V1 Mahogany DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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V1 Mahogany DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Mahogany body V1 guitar kit with ebony fretboard, mahogany bolt-on neck, and abalone dot fretboard inlays. Specifications Hand Orientatio...

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Left-Handed Mahogany body EXP-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Left-Handed Mahogany body EXP-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Left-Handed Mahogany body EXP-style Guitar Kit

$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with a mahogany body and neck, ebony fretboard, and pearl white Trapezoid fretboard inlays kit. Specificati...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

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

Alder body TE guitar kit with beautiful quilted maple veneer top and skunk stripe maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Body Type: ...

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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Abalone Pearl Inlays

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own mahogany body left-handed PR-style DIY Guitar with Flamed Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Number of Frets: 2...

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G3 Guitar Kit with Three Humbucking Pickups - Guitar Kit World
G3 Guitar Kit with Three Humbucking Pickups - Guitar Kit World
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

G3 Guitar Kit with Three Humbucking Pickups

$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany body G3 guitar with gold finish hardware using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty ...

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Jbm7-Rmfb-4203
Jbm7-Rmfb-4203
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own 7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kit. Description Hand O...

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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Mother of Pearl Inlays - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty PR Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Pearl White Inlays

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Left-handed solid mahogany body PR Guitar Kit with quilted maple veneer, Ebony (Engineered) fretboard, and dove bird inlays. Specifications ...

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Standard L-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
Standard L-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Standard LP-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Crafted with a mahogany body and neck right-handed guitar kit features a Blues Classic headstock, set-in neck, and dual humbuckers for rich, dynami...

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Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
Short-Scale Mahogany G-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In the US

Short-Scale Mahogany GB Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck

$299.99 USD
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$299.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Short-Scale DIY bass guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard i...

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Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
In Stock In the US

Headless Mahogany Body Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
Skill 9/10 Advanced

Build your own DIY headless guitar with mahogany body & maple neck tonewood and rosewood fretboard with beautiful abalone dot inlays. Specific...

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Mahogany Body G style 7-string Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany Body G Style 7-String Guitar Kit With Ebony Fretboard Sg7
In Stock In China

Mahogany Body G-style 7-string Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own 7-string Mahogany Body DIY guitar using this DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape: Styled Neck...

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Blk-Tl-B
Blk-Tl-B
Pre-Order · 3 mo In China

Blank TE-style Guitar Kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build a classic tone machine from the ground up with this blank TE-style guitar kit. Designed for makers who want full shaping, finishing, and tona...

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Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In the US

Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe

$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own Basswood T-style Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Skunk Stripe using this DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...

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L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
L1 Mahogany Body 7-String Guitar Kit With Rosewood Fretboard Lp7
Pre-Order · 6 mo In China

L1 Mahogany body 7-string Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Build your own 7-string DIY guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body & set-in mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, and trapezoid pea...

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St Guitar Kit
St Guitar Kit
Custom Build · 8 mo In China

ST Guitar Kit

$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

A solid body ST style DIY guitar kit can be modified to your playing style and preferences. Specifications Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: ...

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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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