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ST-style DIY Guitar Kits
Our S-style guitar kits are the most popular build in the catalog, and for good reason. The double cutaway body shape is comfortable, the three single coil pickups cover everything from clean sparkle to bluesy grit, and the bolt-on neck makes this one of the easiest kits to assemble.
The S-style design has been a workhorse since the 1950s. It sits well on a strap, balances on your knee, and gives you full access to the upper frets thanks to the contoured body and deep cutaways. Our kits capture all of that playability.
Each S-style kit includes a contoured solid body, a maple neck with your choice of fretboard wood, three single coil pickups, a five-way selector switch, a tremolo bridge, tuning machines, and all wiring components. The tremolo system lets you add vibrato effects right out of the build. This is an ideal first kit for new builders and a great platform for experienced players who want to experiment with pickup swaps, custom wiring, or unique finishes.
Double-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 21 Frets
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own S-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featuring a solid t...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fretboard
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2/10 Beginner
Build your own Basswood ST style guitar with Maple Neck and Fretboard, Chrome Hardware. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Numbe...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Stripewood Body & Fretboard
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2/10 Beginner
The body, neck and fretboard are all Stripewood, so the bold dark-and-light stripe runs through the whole guitar. Stripewood is our name for this w...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Pau Ferro Fretboard, Black Hardware
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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...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Roasted Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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4/10 Beginner
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...
View full detailsBlank Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build your own double cutaway guitar with this blank body DIY kit, made for builders who want to cut the shape themselves. The body ships as an unc...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 22 Frets
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own S-style electric guitar with this high-quality DIY guitar kit, designed for smooth playability and classic tone. Featuring a solid t...
View full detailsAcoustic Electric Hollow Body Double Cutaway Basswood Guitar Kit, Flame Maple Veneer, Piezo Pickup
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3/10 Beginner
Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this ST-style hollow body DIY guitar kit, designed for builders who want acoustic warmth, electric ver...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebonized Fretboard
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1/10 Beginner
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Beginner (1/10) Bolt-on neck joint...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Alder Body, Quilted Maple Veneer, Dual Humbuckers
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6/10 Intermediate
Build a double-cutaway electric guitar with an alder body, a quilted maple top and two humbucking pickups. The body arrives with every cavity and h...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Kit, Alder Body, Quilted Maple Veneer
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6/10 Intermediate
Build Your Own Alder Body Semi-hollow S-style Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer using our DIY Guitar Kits. Full Specifications General Dexterit...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Ash Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Humbucker + Two Single-Coils
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5/10 Intermediate
Ash body ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Stri...
View full detailsDouble-Cutaway Contoured Electric Guitar Kit, Stripewood Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware
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2/10 Beginner
Ready to add a new badge to your DIY hall of fame? Our Stripewood ST style body Guitar kit with a Rosewood fretboard is ready to roll with you. Put...
View full detailsBlank Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebonized Fretboard
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8/10 Advanced
Build a fully custom instrument from the ground up with this double cutaway blank guitar kit, crafted with a solid mahogany body and matching mahog...
View full detailsSpalted Maple Top Double-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Black Body Binding, Skunk-Stripe Maple Neck, Pearl White Pickguard, Humbucker Bridge Pickup
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5/10 Intermediate
Six details you rarely find together on a double-cutaway kit: a spalted maple top, black body binding, a skunk-stripe maple neck, a pearl white pic...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Stripewood Body Top
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$279.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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$249.99 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Build a beautiful semi-hollow body ST style DIY guitar with Alder wood body and Stripewood body top. Stripewood is our name for this wood veneer. T...
View full detailsSemi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Mahogany body, Maple Neck
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$279.99 USD
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$259.99 USD
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6/10 Intermediate
Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10) Bolt-on neck ...
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Pickup Configuration
Standard S-style kits run three single coils with a five-way switch, but some variants offer a humbucker in the bridge position for more output and less hum.
Tremolo Bridge
Most S-style kits include a six-screw tremolo bridge. Proper spring tension setup is key to keeping the guitar in tune when using the whammy bar.
Fretboard Wood
Maple fretboards feel snappier and brighter, while rosewood or similar dark fretboards tend to be warmer and smoother under the fingers.
Body Contours
A proper S-style body has a belly cut on the back and a forearm contour on the front. These make long playing sessions much more comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What styles of music work well with an S-style guitar?
The S-style covers a huge range. The single coil pickups excel at clean tones, country twang, funk, blues, and classic rock. With a humbucker bridge option, you can push into heavier territory too.
Is the tremolo bridge hard to set up?
It takes some patience but is not difficult. You balance the spring tension against the string pull until the bridge sits flat or floats slightly. Our setup guide walks you through the process step by step.
Can I block the tremolo for better tuning stability?
Yes. Many builders place a wood block behind the tremolo block to prevent it from moving. This gives you a hardtail feel with rock-solid tuning while keeping the option to unblock it later.
What is the scale length on an S-style kit?
Our S-style kits use a 25.5 inch scale length. This gives you slightly higher string tension and a brighter, snappier feel compared to shorter scale guitars.