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Soukous Guitar Kits

Inspired by the lively sound of Soukous music from the Congo region, these guitar kits are selected for their bright tonal character and smooth playability. Soukous guitarists rely on precision, clean note separation, and expressive phrasing, so this collection highlights kits designed to deliver crisp highs, tight mids, and effortless fretboard movement for rhythm and lead styles alike.

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

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: Righ...

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

Original price $249.99 USD
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Original price $249.99 USD
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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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck

Original price $259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number of Frets: 22 N...

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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $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

Original price $239.99 USD
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Original price $239.99 USD
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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Doublecut Junior Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 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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Singlecut Junior Solid-Body Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own junior solid-body singlecut guitar using this DIY guitar kit with a beautiful Spalted Maple Veneer, mahogany body & bolt-on mapl...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit with Ebony fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $219.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body and Mahogany neck and Ebony (Engineered) fretboard. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specifications Hand...

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Alder ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $239.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Alder body ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Number of Frets: 22 H...

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Ash TE Guitar Kit w/ Flame Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

Original price $269.99 USD
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Original price $269.99 USD
Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

TE style Guitar Kit with Ash Body, Flame Maple body veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificatio...

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

Original price $229.99 USD
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Original price $229.99 USD
Current price $189.99 USD
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Current price $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

Original price $239.99 USD
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Original price $239.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
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Current price $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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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer, Styled Headstock, Maple Neck

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Specifications Hand Orientation*: Righty Body...

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Zebrawood ST-style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $279.99 USD
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Original price $279.99 USD
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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Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $239.99 USD
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Original price $239.99 USD
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...

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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow TE-style Basswood Guitar Kit

Original price $279.99 USD
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Original price $279.99 USD
Current price $239.99 USD
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Skill 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 ...

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Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $219.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build Your Own Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Ri...

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Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck

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

Start your dream guitar build with this ash ST-style kit, complete with Pau Ferro fretboard maple neck for a beautiful finish. Perfect for aspiring...

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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Spalted Maple Veneer, Maple Fretboard

Original price $279.99 USD
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Original price $279.99 USD
Current price $269.99 USD
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Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own TE-style DIY guitar with a spalted maple veneer alder body, and maple neck. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specifications H...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Set Neck

Original price $229.99 USD
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Current price $179.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

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

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TE-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Maple Neck

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build and shape your own electric guitar with our TE-style Blank Guitar Kit. This slab-body style kit gives you a solid mahogany foundation paired ...

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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow ST-style Basswood Guitar Kit

Original price $279.99 USD
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Original price $279.99 USD
Current price $229.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
Skill 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...

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Semi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer

Original price $269.99 USD
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Original price $269.99 USD
Current price $229.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-Hollow TE-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Quilt Maple body veneer, and Maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Number o...

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TE-style Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $259.99 USD
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Original price $259.99 USD
Current price $199.99 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: Righty Headstock Shape: Shoebla...

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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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