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STEM Guitar Kits

STEM guitar kits for classrooms and independent builders

A guitar kit is a complete set of guitar parts, unassembled, that one student turns into a playable instrument. Building one covers four subjects at once: the physics of standing waves and electromagnetic induction, the mathematics of fret spacing, the engineering of a load-bearing neck joint, and the technology of a wired signal path.

There are more than 130 kits in this collection across more than 40 body styles. Every kit carries a published skill score from 1 to 10, so you can match the build to the class. Skill 1 to 3 suits middle school and first-time builders, and low-solder options remove the soldering iron entirely. Skill 4 to 6 suits high school students who are comfortable with hand tools. Skill 7 to 10 suits university and career-technical shops, including blank bodies that students shape themselves.

A typical class build takes 8 to 12 hours over 2 to 4 weeks, plus drying time for the finish. Schools including Southern Arkansas University, Michigan Technological University, Comstock Public Schools, and Calloway County Schools have run builds with these kits.

Teachers and program leaders: educator pricing, class lead times, and a discounted sample kit are on the schools page.

To help you get started, we have prepared comprehensive resources, including:

If you have any questions, our dedicated support team at support@guitarkitworld.com is always ready to assist.

Guitar Kit World is operated by Maker Kit World LLC and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other guitar brand. Shape names such as ST-style and T-style describe body outlines and are not brand names. Our kits are our own products, sold unassembled, and are not replacement parts for any brand’s instruments.

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Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top
Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top In Stock In China

Semi-Hollow ST style guitar kit w/ Alder body, Zebra Body Top

$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build a beautiful semi-hollow body ST style DIY guitar with Alder wood body and zebra body top. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Hande...

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Jbm7-Rmfb-4203
Jbm7-Rmfb-4203 In Stock In China

7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard

$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own 7-string Mahogany JBM-style Guitar with Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kit. Full Specifications General ...

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Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Left-Hand TE Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Engineered Abalone Inlays, Left-Handed

$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own left-handed DIY guitar with TE style unfinished Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, and Chrome Hardware. Full Specificati...

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Standard L-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
Standard L-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World In Stock In China

Standard LP-style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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$189.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10) Set-in neck h...

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Blk-St-B
Blk-St-B
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Blank Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
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 - Guitar Kit World
Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck - Guitar Kit World
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Doublecut Junior Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body and Neck

$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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 Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
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Blank Bass Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard

$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

DIY blank-body bass guitar kit built for full creative control. The unshaped body and headstock let you carve your own contours, define your prefer...

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Guitar Kit World - PR-style Semi-Hollow DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing control cavity and wood grain
Guitar Kit World - PR-style Semi-Hollow DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
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Basswood Semi-Hollow PR-style Guitar Kit, Carved Maple Top

$329.50 USD
$329.50 USD - $329.50 USD
$329.50 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own PR-style semi-hollow guitar with this premium DIY kit. Featuring a basswood body with a CNC-carved solid maple top, dual f-holes, an...

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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit - Guitar Kit World
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Lefty Basswood body KR-style Guitar Kit

$269.99 USD
$269.99 USD - $269.99 USD
$269.99 USD
$199.99 USD
$199.99 USD - $199.99 USD
$199.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build your own Lefty Basswood body K-style Guitar Kit with Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Left-...

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Blk-Lpj-B
Blk-Lpj-B
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Blank Junior DIY Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard

$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
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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Lefty E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Florentine-style Single Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer
Lefty E175 Hollow Body Guitar Kit w/ F-Holes, Florentine-style Single Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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Hollow Body Archtop Electric Guitar Kit, Single Florentine Cutaway, Quilted Maple Veneer, Left-Handed

$309.99 USD
$309.99 USD - $309.99 USD
$309.99 USD
$229.99 USD
$229.99 USD - $229.99 USD
$229.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own left-handed DIY hollow body guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Quilted Maple veneer, F-Holes, and Florentine-style single cutaway. ...

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Lefty Alder TE Guitar Kit w/ Quilt Maple Veneer
Lefty Alder Te Guitar Kit W/ Quilt Maple Veneer
In Stock In the US

Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Alder Body, Quilted Maple Veneer, Left-Handed

$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own left-handed TE-style Guitar Kit with Alder Body, Quilted Maple Body Veneer, and Maple neck with a skunk stripe. Full Specifications ...

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Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Lefty L1 Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Chrome Hardware

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$254.99 USD
$254.99 USD - $254.99 USD
$254.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Left-Handed Number of Strings: 6 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10) Set-in neck ha...

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7-string Hookline Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe
7-string Hookline Guitar Kit with Basswood Body and Maple Neck with Skunk Stripe
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Hookline 7-String Pointed Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Bolt-On Maple Neck, 27-Inch Scale

$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-Handed Number of Strings: 7 Size: Full Size Build Difficulty: Intermediate (5/10) Basswood is a...

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Lefty E1 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Lefty E1 Archtop Semi Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Semi-Hollow Double-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Flame Maple Veneer, Gold Hardware, Left-Handed

$359.99 USD
$359.99 USD - $359.99 USD
$359.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own Lefty E35 Archtop Semi-Hollow body Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard using our DIY Guitar Kits. Full Specifications General Dexter...

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Ni-Rmfb-3423
Ni-Rmfb-3423
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Mahogany Set-Neck Guitar Kit with Quilted Maple Veneer, Pau Ferro Fretboard

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Skill 8/10 Advanced

Build your own set-in neck Mahogany NI-style Guitar with Quilted Maple Veneer and Pau Ferro Fretboard. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Righ...

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Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany TE Style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Classic Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard

$249.99 USD
$249.99 USD - $249.99 USD
$249.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
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 body Hookline DIY guitar kit with Ebony Fretboard
Mahogany body Hookline DIY guitar kit with Ebony Fretboard
In Stock In the US

Hookline Pointed Single-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Mahogany Body, Bolt-On Maple Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Chrome Hardware

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your own Mahogany Body Hookline DIY Guitar Kit with Ebony Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Full Specifications General Dexterity: Right-...

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Basswood MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World
Basswood MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer - Guitar Kit World
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Basswood MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer

$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$189.99 USD
$189.99 USD - $189.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

Build your DIY guitar using this beautiful basswood body MOS-style guitar kit with Quilted Maple Body Top Veneer with maple neck. Full Specificatio...

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Mahogany JM-style bass kit chrome hardware set with tuners, JJ pickups, bridge and control plate - Guitar Kit World
Mahogany JM-style bass kit with maple bolt-on neck and rosewood fretboard, complete kit contents - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

Mahogany JM-style Bass Kit with Maple Bolt-on Neck

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

Build a 34-inch offset bass from a box of parts. This DIY kit gives you a solid mahogany body, a bolt-on maple neck with a 20-fret fretboard and pe...

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Guitar Kit World - LP-style DIY Guitar Kit - Guitar body back view showing control cavity and wood grain
Guitar Kit World - LP-style DIY Guitar Kit - Complete kit flat lay with body, neck, hardware, and electronics
In Stock In China

Mahogany LP-style Guitar Kit w/ Maple Fretboard, Pre-wired Electronics

$259.99 USD
$259.99 USD - $259.99 USD
$259.99 USD
$219.99 USD
$219.99 USD - $219.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Skill 3/10 Beginner

A beginner-friendly LP-style DIY guitar kit with a mahogany body and classic single-cutaway design. Unlike most LP-style kits, this one features a ...

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34-Inch 4-String JM Bass Electric Bass Kit - Guitar Kit World
34-Inch 4-String JM Bass Electric Bass Kit - Guitar Kit World
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34-Inch 4-String JM Bass Electric Kit

$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Skill 4/10 Beginner

Build your own bass with this JM-style DIY kit, featuring a solid mahogany body for rich, balanced tone and a smooth rosewood fretboard for comfort...

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Hollow body guitar kit maple plywood body back view
Hollow body DIY guitar kit complete flat lay with body, neck, gold hardware, and electronics
In Stock In the US

Thin Hollow Body Electric Guitar Kit, Florentine Cutaway, Gold Hardware, Diamond Inlays

$319.99 USD
$319.99 USD - $319.99 USD
$319.99 USD
$279.99 USD
$279.99 USD - $279.99 USD
$279.99 USD
Skill 5/10 Intermediate

A thin singlecut hollow body kit with a Florentine cutaway and a slim 43.5mm body depth. Lighter and more responsive than deeper hollow builds, thi...

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LP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
LP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard - Guitar Kit World
In Stock In China

LP-Style Kit with P90 Pickups, Mahogany Body & Ebony Fretboard

$299.99 USD
$299.99 USD - $299.99 USD
$299.99 USD
$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
Skill 6/10 Intermediate

Build your own classic rock machine with this LP-style DIY electric guitar kit. Designed for right-handed players, this kit delivers the timeless l...

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