Those that are new to building DIY guitar kits will appreciate the straightforward instructions that need to be followed to get this guitar working.Īs expected, the neck is joined to the body via bolt-on configuration, and it sports a nice looking rosewood fretboard. It also comes with a the same tremolo bridge found on other Strats, which allow for more expressive control over your notes. This kit will let you build your very own Strat style SSS configuration guitar that feature single coil pickups on the neck, middle position and bridge. The PGEKT18 is inspired by the popular Strat, featuring basswood for its double cutaway body, and a solid bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. This affordable kit guitar is recommended for guitarists who have beginner to intermediate woodworking skills. If you're looking to build your personalized LP at a modest price point then check this one out. Many have been reporting that replacing the humbucker pickups have dramatically improved the sound of the guitar.
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Surprisingly, the default hardware that comes with it is fairly good, making them useful until you have enough budget to upgrade them. The expected drawback from having this many customization options is that building difficulty is increased. The headstock is already carved to shape, but you can make the changes that you want if you have the experience and tools to do so. As expected from a kit this affordable, some sanding work is needed to get the finish right, and to get parts fit perfectly. The body is to be joined to a maple neck topped by rosewood fingerboard with great looking trapezoidal inlays. The nice grains on the top and the elegant curve is quite surprising for a kit in this price range. The most notable feature of this kit is its LP style single cutaway body, carved from mahogany with an elegant arched flamed maple veneer top. This DIY LP Kit has a "raw" feel to it that gives you more freedom and control over the resulting finish and design. If you have medium to advanced woodworking knowledge and tools, and you are looking for a guitar with nice contours, then we highly recommend the Albatross Guitars GK057SM Kit. If you have come to the point where off-the-shelf guitars are no longer cutting it, or you are curious about the guitar building process, order one of these kit guitars today. Regardless of what you plan to do with it, all you need is some basic woodworking knowledge (like being able to do some minor sanding), paint skills, and good old imagination to turn these kits into personalized instruments.
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In addition to letting you customize the body, neck and finish, these kits are compatible with 3rd party hardware, which means you can install high-end pickups, tuners and bridges to create your dream guitar. From these, we have selected the best electric kits that cover a wide price range and style. There are quite a number of electric guitar kits available, ranging from beginner friendly affordable packages to the more expensive kits that feature premium tone woods. Thankfully, a number of guitar manufacturers are offering DIY guitar kits at a price point that's reasonable if not surprisingly low. They actually sounded quite good cleanish, and do that "hollow but full" strat thing pretty well.Eddie Van Halen's DIY guitar, " Frankenstrat", is a shining example of how talent and creativity can turn cheap guitar parts into one of the most iconic electric guitars in history! Years later, this guitar is being mimicked by big name manufacturers, with price tags that are ridiculously steep compared to how much Eddie himself spent in building the original kit. I pulled it from the bottom of the guitar pile the other day, and plugged into a 5e3 clone. I think I was a little harsh on the A2 set in the lefty lawsuit strat. I guess the lesson I learned is that the GFS stuff has potential, and it's a great way to hone your repair skills with little money on the line if you blow it. I can always take them out if needed elsewhere, but in the meantime I can play what turned out to be (against all odds) a wonderful guitar for extremely light dough. Was it stupid to put all those parts in a sub $200 guitar? Sure it was. Sanded the neck and rolled the edges, and ended up with a REALLY nice sounding guitar. I fixed the bridge posts, installed a bone nut, Tone Pros ABR bridge, Lollar Greenie pickups,Grovers, and good pots and caps 50's style. Turns out the frets could be saved, so I used a bunch of good LP parts I had sitting around. Update on the XV-550: First off, this thing is a canoe cut mahogany back and a solid 1/2" carved maple top.