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Stock kits are more affordable because we build, ship, and store them in batches, unlike our Custom Shop kits, which are produced and shipped individually.
In terms of quality, there is no difference between our Custom Shop kits and our regular stock kits.
Our Custom Shop offers over 40 guitar kit body shapes – one of the broadest selections on the internet.
You can customize hand orientation, tonewood type, fretboard inlays, headstock shape, neck joint, binding options & more.
Custom Shop kits vary based on your customization choices.
If unsure, please contact our support team.
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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.
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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.
No, our DIY kits don't come with printed handbook manuals, but we have online handbook manuals with video instructions you can find on our website here.
Recommended: Guitar Kit Assembly Manuals
If you require assistance with the assembly of your guitar, please contact us for after-sales support.
Titebond is a good option, commonly found in hardware stores. You can learn more from our Guitar Kit Assembly Manuals.
That’s completely up to you, but we do have 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. There are some very good kit guitars available and some lesser quality guitar kits.
Watch the community section of our Youtube Channel to learn how kit guitars sound.
There is a lot of debate about timber and while it’s true most cheaper guitar kits are made from basswood, popular manufacturers such as Ibanez regularly use basswood in some of their guitars as well.
It’s not black and white when it comes to timber and you need to take into consideration how thick your finish is and how well prepared the timber is.
If you have a space that offers a good airflow and affords you plenty of room go for it. Just be aware of the finishing process and avoid spraying your guitar near anything that won’t fully appreciate overspray.
Safety should be your first consideration at all times, so ensure you have good ventilation and have a fire extinguisher close by, remember most guitar finishing products are highly flammable.
We're always looking for new ideas on how we can improve our service and adding more kits to our store. If you have any feedback or questions, please reach out by emailing us from our Contact Page.