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Spalted maple top double-cutaway guitar kit, neck side view
Spalted maple top double-cutaway guitar kit, tuners, six-screw tremolo bridge and chrome hardware

Spalted Maple Top Double-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Black Body Binding, Skunk-Stripe Maple Neck, Pearl White Pickguard, Humbucker Bridge Pickup

SKU ST-RMBC-5667
$289.99 USD
$289.99 USD - $289.99 USD
$289.99 USD
$239.99 USD
$239.99 USD - $239.99 USD
$239.99 USD
Build Skill How challenging this kit is to assemble. 1–4 Beginner 5–7 Intermediate 8–10 Advanced Full build skill guide → 5/10 Intermediate
Warehouse Status
Warehouse Inventory Est. Delivery Shipping
USA (Domestic) Our U.S. warehouse ships to domestic addresses across all 50 states only. In Stock Est. Delivery: Oct 17 – Oct 24 1–2 weeks from the date of your order. Ships to U.S. addresses only. Free Shipping

In stock in our U.S. warehouse. Free shipping, about 1 to 2 weeks, and nothing to pay on arrival.

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30-Day Limited Warranty

What Makes This Kit Different

Six details you rarely find together on a double-cutaway kit: a spalted maple top, black body binding, a skunk-stripe maple neck, a pearl white pickguard, a humbucker in the bridge and a reverse headstock.

  • Spalted maple top. Spalting is the dark, ink-like line pattern that forms naturally in maple. No two tops match, so the figure on your kit will differ from the one in the photos.
  • Black body binding. A black strip is already fitted around the top edge, so the spalted pattern arrives framed and ready for your finish.
  • Skunk-stripe maple neck. A dark stripe runs down the back of the maple neck, where the truss rod was installed from behind.
  • Pearl white pickguard. It comes already fitted with the pickups, a volume control, two tone controls and a 5-way switch.
  • Humbucker in the bridge. Most double-cutaway kits carry three single-coil pickups. This one puts a humbucker, a double-coil pickup, in the bridge position, next to two single-coils.
  • Reverse headstock. The tuners run along the opposite edge of the headstock from most double-cutaway kits, with a pointed tip.

The rest of the kit: a solid mahogany body, an engineered ebony fretboard with white dot inlays, a bone nut, a six-screw tremolo bridge and chrome hardware.

Full Specifications

General
  • Dexterity: Right-Handed
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Size: Full Size
Build Difficulty: Intermediate (5/10)
  • The spalted maple veneer is the one step that needs care: it is thin and easy to sand through, so use a light touch, especially near the bound edge
  • Everything else is pre-shaped and pre-routed, the neck bolts on, and the pickups, pots and switch come mounted on the pickguard
  • Follow our step-by-step assembly manual and wiring guide written for this type of kit
Body
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Construction: Solid wood
  • Type: Solid
  • Cutaway: Double
  • Binding: Single Black (around the top edge)
  • Top: Spalted maple veneer
Neck
  • Material: Maple w/ a skunk stripe
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Profile: C-shaped
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable (adjusted at the headstock)
  • Scale Length: 648 mm / 25.5"
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony (Engineered)
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Wire: Stainless Steel
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Inlay Shape: Dot
  • Inlay Material: White Plastic (ABS)
  • Side Dots: White
Headstock
  • Shape: Reverse 6-in-line (as in product images)
  • Binding: None
  • Tuner Hole Diameter: 10 mm (fits modern sealed tuners)
  • Nut: Bone
  • Nut Width: 42 mm
Electronics
  • Neck Pickup: Single Coil
  • Middle Pickup: Single Coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Selector
  • Wiring: DIY (soldering required)
  • Wiring Diagram: 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way Switch
  • Output Jack: Top jack
Hardware
  • Bridge: Six-screw tremolo
  • Tuners: Chrome Sealed
  • Pickguard: Pearl White
  • Knobs: White
  • Cavity Covers: White
  • Strings: Steel
  • Finish: Chrome

What's in the Box

  • Mahogany guitar body with spalted maple top and black binding (unfinished), pickguard already fitted
  • Maple guitar neck with skunk stripe, dark fretboard and white dot inlays
  • White pearl pickguard fitted with one white humbucker, two white single-coil pickups, three white knobs and a 5-way blade switch
  • 6x chrome sealed tuners
  • 6x chrome tuner bushings
  • 6x chrome washers
  • Set of guitar strings
  • Chrome six-saddle tremolo bridge with 6x mounting screws
  • Chrome tremolo arm
  • 3x tremolo springs
  • Chrome spring claw with 2x mounting screws
  • White tremolo cavity cover plate
  • Chrome neck plate
  • 4x neck mounting screws
  • Chrome boat-shaped output jack cup with output jack
  • 2x chrome strap buttons with felt washers
  • 2x Allen wrenches
  • Assorted mounting screws
  • Black instrument cable

What You'll Need

You will need to solder the electronics. Depending on the finish you choose, the tools below cover a standard build.

  • For assembly: Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrench set
  • For wiring: Soldering iron, solder, wire cutters
  • For finishing: Sandpaper (220-600 grit), wood grain filler, primer, paint or stain, clear coat
  • For setup: String winder, guitar tuner, Allen wrench for truss rod and saddle height adjustment

No woodworking or routing required - all cavities, holes, and channels are pre-cut.

See the same kit with an ash body and flame maple top in the flame maple double-cutaway kit, or browse the full range of double-cutaway guitar kits.

Spalted Maple Top Double-Cutaway Electric Guitar Kit, Black Body Binding, Skunk-Stripe Maple Neck, Pearl White Pickguard, Humbucker Bridge Pickup is in stock.

Delivery estimate: about 1–2 weeks from our U.S. warehouse (U.S. addresses only), and about 2–6 weeks from our international warehouse.

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We prepared a range of tutorials to assist you with assembly, finishing and final setup.

Getting started with your DIY guitar build: essential tools, step-by-step assembly guides & expert tips from Guitar Kit World.

Preparation & Finishing: Learn essential surface prep and finishing techniques: staining, painting, clear coats and hand-rubbed oils to give your DIY guitar kit a flawless look.

Woodworking & Routing: All the tools, templates and techniques you need to cut, sand and carve your guitar body and neck blanks accurately.

Electronics & Wiring: Wire pickups, pots, selector switches and jacks using clear schematics, soldering tips and troubleshooting advice for a clean, noise-free signal. Find your kit's wiring diagram in our community →

Hardware Installation: Get precise hardware installation guidance: tuners, bridges, pickups and more so your DIY guitar kit stays solid and sounds its best.

Final Setup: Dial in neck relief, string action, intonation and pickup height so your guitar plays in tune, feels comfortable and delivers balanced tone.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Quick fixes for common kit issues: warped necks, finish blemishes, wiring shorts and more, plus maintenance tips to keep your guitar in top shape.

If something is unclear and you have questions please reach out to our Builder Success team from our Contact us page.

Safety First: It is recommended to sand and finish your kit guitar in a well-ventilated area wearing a respirator mask. You can learn more about the safety tips that you need to follow by clicking here: Important Guitar Finishing Safety Tips That You Must Follow.

Soldering 101

Do I need to solder electronics? Yes.

You wire the pickups, the controls and the output jack yourself. Every connection is a wire onto a lug, all of them inside one cavity, and you can redo any of them. Soldering is a skill you pick up in an afternoon, not a trade you need to have already.

What you will be wiring

humbucker and 2 single-coils, 1 volume, 2 tone, 5-way switch

See the wiring diagram for this kit. That is the community thread for this exact layout, so you can ask about your build there and get an answer against a photo of your own cavity.

Just want the file? Download the diagram.

What you need

A soldering iron, rosin-core solder and wire cutters. None of it is specialist equipment and none of it is included in the kit.

Never soldered before?

Start with our guide to guitar electronics. It covers what each component does and how to make a joint that holds. If a joint fails you can heat it and redo it. Nothing in the electronics is single use.

If your kit does not match the diagram

It happens. Kits vary slightly between production runs in wire colours and occasionally in components, which can make a general diagram confusing. You are not misreading it.

Send us your order number with a close-up of the wiring harness and a wider shot of the whole control cavity, and our wiring technician will send you the correct diagram for your kit or draw one for it.

Would rather not solder at all? See the kits that arrive wired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a spalted maple top?

Spalting is a natural pattern of dark, ink-like lines that forms in maple wood. On this kit a thin sheet of spalted maple is glued over the mahogany body and framed with black binding, so the figure on your kit will differ from the one in the photos.

How is this kit different from your other double-cutaway kits?

It brings together six details you rarely find on one double-cutaway kit: a spalted maple top, black body binding, a skunk-stripe maple neck, a pearl white pickguard, a humbucker in the bridge and a reverse headstock. For a flame maple top on an ash body, see the flame maple double-cutaway kit; for a plain mahogany body, see the mahogany kit with a roasted maple neck.

How hard is this kit to build?

We rate it Intermediate, 5 out of 10. The body and neck are pre-shaped and pre-routed, the neck bolts on and the pickups, pots and switch come mounted on the pickguard. The one step that needs care is sanding the thin spalted maple veneer. Our step-by-step assembly manual walks you through the build, and here is how we score build difficulty.

Is this kit right-handed, and what is the scale length?

It is right-handed, with a 648 mm (25.5") scale and 22 frets. The headstock is reversed, so the tuners sit along the lower edge of the headstock when you hold the guitar to play.

How do I pick the right kit for me?

Take our quick kit quiz. It matches you to a kit based on your style and skill level. Every kit on our site also shows a difficulty score, so you can quickly see what fits your experience. Still unsure? Contact our Builder Success Team and we'll recommend one.

Can I swap the pickups, tuners, or other hardware?

Yes. Most of our kits use standard sizing for body cavities, mounting holes, and hardware, so aftermarket pickups from brands like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, or EMG fit right in. Same goes for tuners, bridges, and nuts. Many of our builders play the kit as-is and love it, while others enjoy swapping in their favorite parts to personalize the sound and feel. That's the beauty of building your own, you can make it exactly how you want it.

Do you sell DIY guitar kit parts separately?

No, at the moment, we don't sell guitar kit parts (bodies, necks, hardware, etc.) separately.

How long does it take to build?

Build time depends on the kit and on you, so every kit page shows a difficulty rating to help you pick one that fits your experience. The biggest variable is the finish: an oil or stain is ready in days, while lacquer or polyurethane can take from one week to three months to fully cure.

What finishing options can I use on my guitar?

You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.

Our advice: 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.

Safety note: rags used with an oil finish give off heat as they cure and can catch fire if left in a pile. Lay them flat to dry outdoors, or soak them in water, before you throw them away.

How long does shipping take, and do you ship internationally?

We ship to over 100 countries, and every order ships with a tracking number. Free shipping is available on U.S. orders and on many international kits: eligible free-shipping options appear at checkout for your location. Delivery time depends on which warehouse fulfills your kit, shown on the product page. In-stock kits typically arrive within the U.S. in 1 to 2 weeks, or worldwide from our international warehouse in 2 to 6 weeks. Pre-order and Custom Shop kits take longer (pre-orders about 3 to 6 months, Custom Shop about 8 months), with the timeline shown on the product page. If your order ships to a U.S. address, you pay no customs duties or import taxes, whether your kit ships from our U.S. warehouse or our international warehouse. Orders to other countries may be subject to customs duties or import taxes set by your country, which are the buyer's responsibility. See our Shipping Policy for details.

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