{"product_id":"heavy-metal-guitar-kit-flame-maple-top-basswood","title":"Heavy Metal Electric Guitar Kit, Basswood Body, Flame Maple Veneer, Ebonized Fretboard, Bolt-On Neck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA flamed maple top on our Heavy Metal body with a clean face: no pickguard, and a toggle switch fitted from the back so only its tip shows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood body, maple neck and a clean ebonized fretboard with no inlays, built to order for builders who want a figured top on an aggressive shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDexterity: \u003cstrong\u003eRight-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eFull Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eBuild Difficulty: Intermediate (7\/10)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on neck joint bolts straight on, so there is no gluing or clamping to get right, but the double-locking tremolo is the most demanding hardware to set up and intonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraightforward wiring with few connections to solder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlame Maple veneer is thin and easy to sand through, so use a light touch at the edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eBasswood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: \u003cstrong\u003eSolid wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: \u003cstrong\u003eSolid\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: \u003cstrong\u003eSingle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: \u003cstrong\u003eFlamed maple veneer (thin sheet, about 0.5 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eMaple\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint: \u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: \u003cstrong\u003eC-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way, Adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Adjustment: \u003cstrong\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: \u003cstrong\u003e648 mm \/ 25.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eEbonized Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: \u003cstrong\u003e14\" \/ 356 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: \u003cstrong\u003e22\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Wire: \u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: \u003cstrong\u003eMedium Jumbo (2.7 x 0.9 mm \/ 0.106 x 0.036\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Shape: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003cstrong\u003eFork Tail, 3+3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Hole Diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e10 mm (fits modern sealed tuners)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Locking Nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: \u003cstrong\u003eHumbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle Pickup: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: \u003cstrong\u003eHumbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: \u003cstrong\u003e1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3 Way Selector\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: \u003cstrong\u003eDIY (soldering required)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring Diagram: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wiring-diagrams\/hh-wiring-diagram-1-volume-2-tone-3-way-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHH, 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack: \u003cstrong\u003eTop jack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cstrong\u003eLocking Tremolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: \u003cstrong\u003eSealed, Diecast\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCavity Covers: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: \u003cstrong\u003eSteel Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood body with a flamed maple veneer top, unfinished, routed for two humbuckers and a recessed tremolo, controls routed from the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck with ebonized fretboard, frets, no inlays and a black locking nut fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x black sealed tuners with bushings and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x black open-coil humbuckers with black mounting rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack double-locking tremolo with six fine tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tremolo arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x black knurled tremolo post inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x tremolo springs with claw and two long claw screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring harness with three potentiometers and an output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToggle switch with black tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x black dome knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tapered truss rod cover with screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack round control cavity cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong rounded black cavity cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack rear tremolo cavity cover with string slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of ball-end guitar strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x black strap buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuts and washers for the potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x Allen wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack instrument cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssorted black mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to solder the electronics. Depending on the finish you choose, the tools below cover a standard build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrench set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soldering iron, solder, wire cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandpaper (220-600 grit), primer, paint or stain, clear coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e String winder, guitar tuner, Allen wrench for truss rod and saddle height adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo woodworking or routing required - all cavities, holes, and channels are pre-cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Guitar Kit World Originals","offers":[{"title":"Pre-order","offer_id":39836484993158,"sku":"DB-RMEB-437","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9374\/0911\/files\/guitarkitworld-heavy-metal-guitar-kit-complete-kit-db-rmeb-437_9e0fcfc6-3a53-4c3b-965d-0a7d79d279c0.jpg?v=1792002164","url":"https:\/\/guitarkitworld.com\/products\/heavy-metal-guitar-kit-flame-maple-top-basswood","provider":"Guitar Kit World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}