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ST-style DIY Guitar Kits
Whether you’re building your first guitar or just want a project to enjoy, get your hands dirty and build your own custom DIY ST-style guitar! Building a guitar lets you learn about the instrument and how it works. If you know enough to do the job, you can modify your guitar and learn about electronics.
By purchasing ST-style guitar kits from our Custom Shop, you will be able to build your own guitar following step-by-step instructions. You will have the opportunity to choose the hand orientation, body shape, fretboard inlays, bindings, and tonewood combinations of the product.
We make it easy to do it yourself by including an easy-to-use online assembly guide. All you need is a few common tools and a little time to build your own custom guitar.
Build your own ST-style guitar using our DIY guitar kits.
- Start Your DIY Guitar Kit Project
- Guitar Kit Assembly Tutorials & Guitar Kit Reviews
- ST Guitar Kit Assembly Manual
Contact our support team at support@guitarkitworld.com if you have any further questions.
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Basswood ST style guitar kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
Build 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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Mahogany ST-style guitar kit w/ Mahogany Neck, Chrome Hardware
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
Build Skill
6/10 — Intermediate
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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ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Bolt-on neck, White Pickguard
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build 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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Lefty Ash body ST style guitar kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
3/10 — 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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Ash ST-style guitar kit with Pau Ferro fretboard Maple Neck
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
2/10 — 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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Mahogany S-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
8/10 — Advanced
Fuel your musical passion with the DIY Mahogany S-style Guitar Kit. Build a guitar that's as unique as your sound, featuring a smooth Roasted Maple...
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ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 21-Fret Maple Neck
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
4/10 — 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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Left-Hand ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
4/10 — Beginner
Build your own left-handed ST-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featur...
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ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 22-Fret Maple Neck
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
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$199.99 USD
Build Skill
4/10 — 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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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
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$229.99 USD
Build Skill
6/10 — Intermediate
Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Number of Frets: 22 Neck ...
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Alder ST style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
Build Skill
5/10 — 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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Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill
2/10 — 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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MOS-style Guitar Kit w/ Mahogany Body & Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
Build Skill
3/10 — Beginner
Build your own DIY MOS-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, rosewood fretboard with beautiful pearl white fretboard inlays. ...
View full detailsKR-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
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$289.99 USD
Build Skill
3/10 — Beginner
Build your own DIY K-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, ebony fretboard with beautiful pearl white trapezoid fretboard inlays...
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ST Guitar Kit
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
Build 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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KR-style Guitar Kit
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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$399.99 USD
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? /10 — Varies
Specifications Body Type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Length Scale*: 628 mm / 24.75″ Cutaways: Double Binding:...
View full detailsFrequently Asked Questions
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
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.
You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.
Here is some advice that will help steer you in the right direction, 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.
Find a guitar image online with a finish you particularly like, print it out and reference it often.
When audio engineers first start out they are told to use a reference point in the form of a studio recording to get an impression of how the guitars should sound, this is exactly the same principle.
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.