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

Original price $239.99 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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Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilted Maple Veneer, Skunk Stripe Maple Neck

Original price $259.99 USD - Original price $259.99 USD
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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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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top

Original price $279.99 USD
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Current price $249.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build a beautiful semi-hollow body ST style DIY guitar with Alder wood body and zebra body top. You can find semi-hollow ST-style guitar building...

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Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer

Original price $259.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build Your Own Semi-hollow Ash Body T-style Guitar Kit with Spalted Maple Veneer using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientat...

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ST-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Neck and Body

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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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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Semi-Acoustic TE style Mahogany body DIY kit with Flamed Maple Veneer

Original price $289.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build a versatile semi-acoustic TE-style guitar designed for players who want both classic tone and modern flexibility. The mahogany semi-hollow bo...

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

Original price $229.99 USD
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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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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

Original price $219.99 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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Blank Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Current price $219.99 USD
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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
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Current price $199.99 USD
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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
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Current price $269.99 USD
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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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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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Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

Original price $249.99 USD
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Original price $249.99 USD
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 TE style body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

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

Original price $259.99 USD
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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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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Mahogany body, Maple Neck

Original price $279.99 USD
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Original price $279.99 USD
Current price $259.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own mahogany body semi-hollow ST style guitar with Maple Neck and not styled headstock. You can find semi-hollow ST-style guitar bu...

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Mahogany TE Semi-Hollow DIY Guitar Kit with Pau Ferro Fretboard

Original price $259.99 USD
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Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own TE semi-hollow guitar with a mahogany body, black pickguard, and dual humbuckers. Classic tone meets DIY creativity. Specifications ...

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Semi-hollow Mahogany TE-style kit with Vibrato Tailpiece

Original price $299.99 USD
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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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Mahogany ST-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

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

Fuel your musical passion with the DIY Mahogany ST-style Guitar Kit. Build a guitar that's as unique as your sound, featuring a smooth Roasted Mapl...

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Doublecut Junior Solid Mahogany body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard

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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own double cut junior solid mahogany body guitar with ebony fretboard using this DIY guitar kit. *This DIY kit comes with pearl white ...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Black Hardware

Original price $229.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

If you are building your first electric guitar, this Junior style guitar kit is an ideal starting point. Its bolt on neck construction, uncomplicat...

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ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 22-Fret Maple Neck

Original price $239.99 USD
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Current price $199.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own ST-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featuring a solid ...

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Basswood Body TE Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Maple Maple Skunk Striped Neck

Original price $269.99 USD
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Current price $229.99 USD
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Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own TE-style electric guitar with this DIY kit. Featuring a basswood body, maple neck with black binding, chrome hardware, and dual sing...

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Junior Single Cut Guitar Kit with Bolt-On Neck, Chrome Hardware

Original price $229.99 USD
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Current price $189.99 USD
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Skill 3/10 Beginner

Perfect for beginners, this Junior single cut DIY guitar kit offers a straightforward build process with minimal complexity. The bolt on mahogany n...

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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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