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

Original price $239.99 USD
Original price $239.99 USD - Original price $239.99 USD
Original price $239.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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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Semi-Hollow Mahogany TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer

Original price $269.99 USD
Original price $269.99 USD - Original price $269.99 USD
Original price $269.99 USD
Current price $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
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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ST-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Neck and Body

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

Build a fully custom instrument from the ground up with this ST-style blank guitar kit, crafted with a solid mahogany body and matching mahogany ne...

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Blank ST-style Mahogany Body Guitar kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $229.99 USD
Original price $229.99 USD - Original price $229.99 USD
Original price $229.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own classic ST-style guitar with this blank body DIY kit, crafted for players who want full control over shaping, finishing, and tone. F...

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TE Guitar Kit

Original price $399.99 USD - Original price $399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
Current price $399.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

Building a TE style guitar is easy with our DIY TE guitar kits. We have the wood and hardware for you to build your own TE style DIY guitar. The TE...

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ST Guitar Kit

Original price $399.99 USD - Original price $399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
Current price $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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Blank Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
Original price $249.99 USD - Original price $249.99 USD
Original price $249.99 USD
Current price $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
Current price $219.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build a guitar with soul and character using our Junior LP-style Blank Guitar Kit. Designed for DIY builders who want creative freedom, this slab-b...

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Blank Junior DIY Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $229.99 USD
Original price $229.99 USD - Original price $229.99 USD
Original price $229.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
Current price $199.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Junior LP-style guitar from the first cut to the final polish. This blank-body DIY kit is made for builders who want full creative c...

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Semi-Hollow Ash TE Guitar Kit with Zebrawood Body Top

Original price $289.99 USD
Original price $289.99 USD - Original price $289.99 USD
Original price $289.99 USD
Current price $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
Current price $269.99 USD
Skill 7/10 Intermediate

Semi-Hollow TE-style guitar kit with Ash Body, Zebrawood (Engineered) body top, and Maple neck. Shop now to build your own DIY guitar! Specificat...

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KR-style Guitar Kit

Original price $399.99 USD - Original price $399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD - $399.99 USD
Current price $399.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

Specifications Body Type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Length Scale*: 628 mm / 24.75″ Cutaways: Double Binding:...

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Semi-hollow Mahogany TE-style kit with Vibrato Tailpiece

Original price $299.99 USD
Original price $299.99 USD - Original price $299.99 USD
Original price $299.99 USD
Current price $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
Current price $249.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own semi-hollow TE-style guitar with this mahogany DIY kit, featuring a classic design paired with a smooth vibrato tailpiece. Ideal for...

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TE Semi-hollow Guitar Kit

Original price $449.99 USD - Original price $449.99 USD
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$449.99 USD - $449.99 USD
Current price $449.99 USD
Skill ?/10 Varies

Customizable TE Semi-hollow style DIY Guitar Kit to build your very own guitar, tailored to your unique style and playing preferences. Express your...

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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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