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Hands-On Guitar Projects for Effective STEM Learning

Our DIY guitar kits go beyond simple assembly—they are engineered to reinforce critical STEM concepts. Whether you're teaching electronics, acoustics, or design principles, our kits provide a real-world application for classroom learning. Get a personalized kit recommendation for your STEM program and discounted pricing.

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STEM Guitar Kits in Action

Explore these community-submitted videos featuring product unboxing, build progress, and demo sessions that illustrate the educational impact and creativity possible with our DIY guitar kits. Perfect inspiration for your classroom or university program!

Blank DIY Guitar Kits

Inspire future engineers and innovators in your STEM classrooms with our Blank DIY Guitar Kits. Ideal for educational programs, from school science labs to university technology workshops. Our blank guitar kits enable complete customization, from body shape to headstock design. We provide discounted pricing for qualified STEM programs. Fill out the form below to learn how.

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Bring Hands-On STEM Learning to Life

Our DIY Guitar Kits help students apply science, engineering, math, and creativity—all in one engaging project. Perfect for classrooms, labs, or makerspaces.

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Shaped DIY Guitar Kits

Perfect for educational programs short on woodworking tools or time, our pre-shaped guitar kits allow schools and universities to teach essential STEM skills creatively and efficiently. Qualified STEM programs are eligible for discounted pricing. Please complete the form below for details.

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What Builders Are Saying About Our DIY Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

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.