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If you’re a southpaw, you already know the struggle: most guitars and basses on the market simply aren’t built for left-handed players. Trying out new gear can be frustrating, and when you do find a lefty model, it’s often a pricey exception rather than a real choice.
At Guitar Kit World, we put left-handed players first. Our Southpaw Collection makes it easy to build the instrument you’ve always wanted with a full range of left-handed guitar and bass kits.
With more than 40 unique lefty body shapes, we offer one of the largest selections of DIY left-handed guitar kits in the world. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced luthier, you’ll find everything you need to craft your perfect southpaw instrument.
All of our Custom Shop kits are available in left-handed configurations too so you never have to compromise on tonewoods, style, or hardware.
Browse our Southpaw Collection below and start building the guitar or bass you’ve always wanted.
Need help choosing the right kit? Reach us anytime at support@guitarkitworld.com.
Left-handed solid mahogany body PR Guitar Kit with quilted maple veneer, Ebony (Engineered) fretboard, and dove bird inlays. Specifications ...
View full details4.7 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Build your own left-handed TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. You can find TE-st...
View full details4.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Build your own left-handed DIY L-style guitar with flamed maple veneer, chrome finish hardware, and trapezoid pearl white inlays. Specifications ...
View full detailsBuild your own left-handed LP-style guitar with a mahogany body and quilted maple veneer using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand O...
View full details4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Left-handed Mahogany body G2 Guitar Kit with Two Humbucker pickups and Quilted Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty ...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
5 Reviews
Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with a mahogany body and neck, ebony fretboard, and trapezoid abalone inlays. Specifications Hand O...
View full details3.7 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Build your own mahogany body left-handed PR-style DIY Guitar with Flamed Maple Veneer. Specifications Hand Orientation: Lefty Number of Frets: 2...
View full detailsBuild your own left-handed basswood semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY LP-style guitar kit with spalted maple veneer, dot Abalone (Engineered) ...
View full detailsBuild your own left-handed semi-hollow body guitar using this DIY guitar kit with quilted maple veneer, trapezoid white pearl inlays. Specificati...
View full detailsDesigned with a fantastic ash body, quilted maple veneer, and an ebony fretboard, it's a lefty's dream come true! With dragon inlays that would mak...
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1 Review
Build your own double-cutaway body classic junior body DIY guitar using this Custom Shop guitar kit. Choose your own body, neck, and fretboard tone...
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1 Review
Description: Body type: Solid LP-style Neck Shape: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 628 mm (24.75″) Cutaways: Single Pickups: 2 Standard...
View full detailsBuild your dream guitar with the NI Guitar Kit, a fully customizable DIY kit designed for players who want total creative control. Whether you’re c...
View full details3.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 22 Scale*: 628 mm Cutaways*: Double Pickups*: 3 Humbuckers Bridge*: Tu...
View full detailsDescription Body Type: Solid Neck Shape: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 648mm Cutaways: Double Binding: None Pic...
View full detailsDescription Body type*: Solid Cutaways*: Double Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 628 mm / 24.75" Pickups: 2 Humbuckers Electronics: 1 Volume...
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1 Review
Specifications Body Type: Solid Neck Shape: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 628 mm (24.75") Cutaways: Double Pickups: 2 Humbuckers Bri...
View full detailsBuild your own V-style DIY guitar using this Custom Shop guitar kit. Specifications Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 2...
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1 Review
Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 22 Scale*: 628mm, 24.75" Cutaways*: Double Binding: None Pickups*: ...
View full details5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
Build your own EXP-style guitar. This DIY guitar kit can be customized according to your taste and playing style. Customize hand orientation, timbe...
View full detailsBuild your own custom JE-style guitar using this DIY kit. Description Body type*: Solid with a Monkey Grip Neck Shape*: C-shaped ...
View full detailsBuild your own RG-style electric guitar with this customizable kit featuring a sleek double-cut body engineered for speed, precision, and modern pe...
View full detailsDescription Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 24 Scale*: 648mm, 25.5" Cutaways*: Single Binding: None Pickups*: 2...
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Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 22 Scale*: 628mm, 24.75" Binding: None Pickups*: 2 Humbuckers Bridg...
View full detailsDepending 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.
Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).
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.
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.
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.
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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