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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.
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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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$189.99 USD
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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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3/10 — Beginner
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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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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4/10 — 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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4/10 — 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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ST-style Blank Guitar Kit with Mahogany Neck and Body
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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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Mahogany S-style Guitar Kit with Roasted Maple Neck and 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...
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Blank ST-style Mahogany Body Guitar kit w/ Rosewood Fretboard
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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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ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, 21-Fret Maple Neck
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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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Left-Hand ST-Style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck
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3/10 — 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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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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Alder Body Semi-hollow ST-style Guitar Kit with 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. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...
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Ash ST style guitar kit with Flame Maple Veneer, Maple Skunk Stripe Neck
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5/10 — 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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Acoustic Electric Semi-Hollow ST-style Guitar Kit
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5/10 — Intermediate
Build your own acoustic electric guitar with this semi-hollow ST-style DIY guitar kit, designed for builders who want acoustic warmth, electric ver...
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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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$239.99 USD
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$239.99 USD
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6/10 — 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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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
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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 zebra body top. You can find semi-hollow ST-style guitar building...
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Zebrawood ST style body Guitar Kit
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4/10 — 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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4/10 — Beginner
Build your own DIY MOS-style kit guitar with mahogany body & neck tonewood, rosewood fretboard with beautiful pearl white fretboard inlays. ...
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Lefty ST Zebrawood Guitar Kit with Chrome Hardware
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$289.99 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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3/10 — Beginner
Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with this beautiful zebrawood ST style kit. You can find ST-style guitar building instructions here: ST Gui...
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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Mahogany body, Maple Neck
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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...
View full detailsKR-style Mahogany Body Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard
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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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? /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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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 ST-style DIY Guitar Kit
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? /10 — Varies
A Semi-Hollow body S-style DIY guitar kit can be modified to your playing style and preferences. Specifications Body type*: Semi-Hollow Ne...
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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.