Your Art Deserves More Than a Canvas

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.

No. Guitar Kit World kits are sold exclusively through our official website: www.guitarkitworld.com

We do not have any other domain names.

We do not sell on Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Reverb, AliExpress, or any other third-party marketplace. If you see our brand listed anywhere else, it is not an authorized listing.

Why we only sell direct

• Full and authentic product selection, including limited and custom runs
• Best pricing with free shipping offers where available
• Kits backed by our warranty, replacement policy, and builder support
• Access to official manuals, wiring diagrams, build guides, and setup resources all in one place
• Direct communication with our team for kit recommendations and troubleshooting

How to verify that your kit is authentic

Every genuine Guitar Kit World kit includes our branding in three places:

• On the product packaging
• On the back of the neck heel
• Inside the body’s neck pocket

If your kit does not include these markings, or if you purchased it from a marketplace seller, please contact us. Share a few photos of the kit and we can confirm whether it is an authentic Guitar Kit World product.