Guitar Kit Body Depths – General GuideUpdated 9 days ago

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.

Flat Solid-Body Kits

• Most of our solid-body electric guitar kits (ST, TE, LP, etc.) have a standard flat body depth of 43mm.

• This applies across the majority of models, unless otherwise specified in product details.

Hollow & Semi-Hollow Body Kits

Hollow and semi-hollow kits vary more in depth depending on the model and cutaway style.

• Thin Hollow/Semi-Hollow Kits – approx. 43.5mm body depth

  • Example: E35-style double cutaway, L3 Venetian cutaway

• Fat Hollow Kits – approx. 83mm body depth

  • Example: L5 Venetian cutaway, E75 Florentine cutaway

These deeper bodies give a fuller, more resonant tone, closer to an acoustic instrument, while thinner hollow bodies provide greater comfort and reduced feedback. Learn more about our Hollow Body kits from here: https://guitarkitworld.com/blogs/resources/hollow-body-guitar-kits

Important Notes

• Measurements are approximate and can vary slightly depending on the production batch.

• Not all kits have published depth specs, but the above guidelines cover the majority of cases.

• If body depth is a key factor for your project, feel free to contact us and we can confirm measurements for the specific kit you’re interested in.