Product Specs
Detailed specifications for each of our DIY guitar kits, including body dimensions, neck profiles, scale length, pickup configuration, and other technical details. Use it as a quick reference when comparing kits or planning your build.
Guitar Kit Body Depths – General Guide
Understanding body depth is helpful when choosing the right DIY guitar kit, especially if you’re comparing solid-body kits with hollow or semi-hollow styles. Below is a general overview of the typical body depths across our kits. Most of our solid-bo
Are Guitar Kit World Kits Compatible with Fender, Gibson, or Other Guitar Parts?
We often get asked if our DIY kits are cross-compatible with parts from other brands such as Fender, Gibson, or Squier, or if you can purchase only part of a kit (for example, a body) and fit it with a neck from another guitar. Our kits are not desig
Do Guitar Kit World Necks Come with a Truss Rod?
Yes. All of our DIY guitar kits include a truss rod pre-installed in the neck. This ensures that your guitar can be properly adjusted for neck relief, playability, and long-term stability. Most of our kits come with a double-action (sometimes called
Do Guitar Kit World Kits Require Soldering?
Soldering requirements vary by guitar kit. Check the exact product page or SKU for solderless, pre-wired, plug-and-play, or low-solder details before ordering.
What Neck Profiles Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come With?
Most of our DIY guitar kits come with a C-shaped neck profile. This is the most common neck shape in guitar building. It’s comfortable, versatile, and works well for most hand sizes and playing styles. While the majority of our kits are C-shaped, you
What is the Standard Nut Width for Most Guitar Kit World Kits?
If nut width is especially important to your build, please check the Product Specifications on the kit page or contact us for confirmation. Most of our 6-string kits (ST, TE, LP, PR, E25, L5, E75 etc.) come with a nut width of 42 mm. This size is com
What Fret Size Do Guitar Kit World Kits Use?
All of our stock kits use medium jumbo fret wire:. The same size is used on guitar, bass, and baritone kits. Crown width is the width of the rounded fret top that sits on the fingerboard. Crown height is how far that top stands above the fingerboard
What Nut Material Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come With?
The nut material is an important part of your guitar’s tone and playability. At Guitar Kit World, our kits come with different nut materials depending on the model. Most of our stock DIY kits come with:. Plastic nuts (in black, white, or ivory). Bone
What is the Fretboard Radius on Guitar Kit World Kits?
The fretboard radius describes how curved (or flat) the guitar’s fingerboard is. It’s measured as the radius of an imaginary circle that matches the curve of the fretboard. Fretboard and fingerboard are two names for the same part of the neck, so you
What Size Are the Headstock Holes for Tuners on Guitar Kit World Kits?
Most of our DIY guitar kits come with 10 mm tuner holes pre-drilled in the headstock . This is a standard size that fits most modern tuning machines. The tuner hole size determines what type of tuning machines (tuners) you can install without modific
Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come Pre-Drilled?
Yes. All of our stock DIY guitar kits come pre-drilled and ready for installation of the included hardware. Pickup cavities. Control cavities & wire routing channels. Bridge and tailpiece holes. Tuner holes in the headstock. This means all the essent
What Fret Wire Do Our DIY Guitar Kits Use?
All of our DIY guitar kits come with frets already installed on the neck, so you don’t need to worry about sourcing or installing them yourself. If you’re ordering from our Custom Shop, you can request:. Different fret sizes (e.g., smaller vintage-st
Estimated Weight & Packaging Dimensions for Guitar Kit World Kits
Whether you’re calculating shipping costs, managing ergonomics, or planning travel, this guide provides a useful starting point. These numbers are approximate estimates only. Actual dimensions and weight can vary depending on wood type, neck material
Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come with Frets Already Installed?
Our guitar kit frets are installed by machine during manufacturing and do not require glue. Learn what to expect and what to do if a fret appears loose or uneven.
Can I Customize Pickup Routing or Other Features on Stock Kits?
Our stock DIY kits come with standard pickup routing and specifications depending on the model (e.g., ST-style with three single coils, LP-style with dual humbuckers, etc.). These routes and specs are fixed and cannot be changed on stock kits. If you
Do you sell luthier tools, finishing supplies, or individual guitar parts?
At the moment, we only sell complete DIY guitar kits. Each kit includes everything you need to build a functioning guitar, such as the body, neck, and hardware, but we do not sell these items individually. We currently do not offer:. If you’re lookin
What Type of Wood Is Used for the Neck Stripe (Skunk Stripe)?
On some of Guitar Kit World guitar kit necks, you’ll notice a darker strip of wood running along the back of the neck, commonly known as a skunk stripe. This decorative feature also serves a practical purpose, as it covers the channel where the truss
Are the pickups in your guitar kits ceramic or alnico?
All of our standard guitar kits use ceramic magnet pickups. Ceramic pickups are widely used in entry-level and mid-range guitars because they offer strong performance at an affordable price. Alnico pickups are typically considered a premium upgrade a
What are the measurements of the LPJ kit wraparound bridge?
These are the measurements for the wraparound bridge supplied with the LPJ kit. All dimensions are in millimetres. The symbol Ø denotes diameter. If you are checking whether this bridge will seat on a body, these are the numbers that matter:. Post sp
Understanding Our Guitar Kit Construction
Learn how our guitar kits are built inside, which hollow and semi-hollow kits have center blocks, and what that means for bridge and hardware compatibility.
What size are the potentiometers (pots) in your guitar and bass kits?
Our kits use standard-size pots with a split (knurled) shaft. If you are planning an electronics upgrade, shop for standard-size, split-shaft pots to match. These are the most common type, so replacements are widely available. Contact us with the pro
Can I Get Photos of My Actual Guitar Kit Before Shipping?
Single-kit orders: no. For single-kit stock orders, whether the kit is currently in stock or is a pre-order, we do not provide photos or images of the actual body, neck, top, veneer, fretboard, hardware, or other items being shipped. Single-kit stock
How can I find the finished weight of a guitar kit?
Finished weight varies by kit and configuration. Find the confirmed weight on the product page, or contact us if it isn’t listed.