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In this article, we will discuss the different techniques available to you for finishing your DIY guitar: Guitar Finishing 101: The Highlighted Grain & Stain Finish

How do I polish my guitar?

Build & Setup Guide

Preparation & Finishing

Start Your DIY Guitar Kit Project

What tools are required to assemble a kit guitar?

What makes a guitar kit beginner friendly?

Guitar Kit Styles For Musical Genres

Why are your Custom Shop kits more expensive than stock kits?

Where are your DIY guitar kits made?

Do you sell DIY guitar kit parts separately?

Do you offer upgraded hardware sets?

Do you sell on Amazon, Ebay, Reverd or other marketplaces?

Is everything included to build a working electric guitar?

How good are your DIY guitar kits?

Do you offer bolt-on and set neck guitars?

Do you sell completed or finished guitars?

How long will it take to have a playable guitar?

Do you have printed handbook manuals for your kits?

Do you really have the widest selection of DIY kits?

What are your shipping costs?

I can’t find the exact kit I’m after—how do I search better?

The kit I want is out of stock—will it come back?

Are there budget-friendly ways to start?

I’m new—can I actually build one?

How do I find left-handed kits?

Are finishing materials included?

Are the bodies and necks pre-finished?

Will aftermarket parts fit?

What scale lengths do your kits use?

Do I have to solder?

Do you offer support if I get stuck?

Do you offer discounts or kit deals?

What ages are kits suitable for?

Do you sell gift cards?

Do you offer educator discounts or bulk pricing for STEM programs?

What is a Blank DIY Guitar Kit—and who is it for?

How Do Electric Guitars Work

Why Build a DIY Guitar Kit Instead of Buying a Guitar?

Where are you based?

Getting Started

Guitar Kit Body Depths – General Guide

Are Guitar Kit World Kits Compatible with Fender, Gibson, or Other Guitar Parts?

Do Guitar Kit World Necks Come with a Truss Rod?

Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come Pre-Soldered?

What Neck Profiles Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come With?

What is the Standard Nut Width for Most Guitar Kit World Kits?

What Fret Size Do Guitar Kit World Kits Use?

What Nut Material Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come With?

What is the Fretboard Radius on Guitar Kit World Kits?

What Size Are the Headstock Holes for Tuners on Guitar Kit World Kits?

Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come Pre-Drilled?

What Fret Wire Do Our DIY Guitar Kits Use?

Estimated Weight & Packaging Dimensions for Guitar Kit World Kits

Do Guitar Kit World Kits Come with Frets Already Crowned?

Can I Customize Pickup Routing or Other Features on Stock Kits?

Do you sell luthier tools, finishing supplies, or individual guitar parts?

What Type of Wood Is Used for the Neck Stripe (Skunk Stripe)?

Product Specs

Shipping Restrictions

Customs, Duties & Taxes

Delivery Information

Delivery Timeline

Tracking Your Order

Pre-Order Information

Custom Shop Orders

How do I know which warehouse my kit ships from?

Shipping & Orders

Guitar Finishing Safety Tips To Follow

How do you stain a veneer?

How do you paint a solid body guitar?

How to Apply a Sunburst Guitar Finish

Sanding a Guitar Body Prior to Painting

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building an Electric Guitar Kit

How to Finish A DIY Guitar Kit Neck and Fretboard

DIY Guitar Finishes: How to Choose the Right Finish for Your Guitar Kit

Guitar Finishing 101: The Highlighted Grain & Stain Finish

Do the DIY kits come ready for painting or staining?

Where should you work on the guitar?

Complete Guitar Headstock Designing, Shaping and Drilling Guide

Woodworking & Routing

How to Wire a 2 Humbucker, 2 Vol, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 3 single coil, 1 vol, 1 tone, 5-way selector guitar

How to Wire a 1 P90, 1 Vol, 1 Tone Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Stratocaster® Guitar Kit

How to Wire a SSS, 1 Volume / 2 Tone, 5-Way Selector guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 2 x Single Coil, 1 x Volume / 1 X Tone, 3 Way Selector Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 2 x Bass Humbucker, 2 x Vol, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 2 x Bass Soapbar, 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HHH, 3 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 1 Humbucker, 1 x Volume Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 1 Mini Humbucker, 1 Single-coil, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HSS, 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 5-Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HH, 1 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Switch Electric Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 1 Precision, 1 Jazz, 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone Bass Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Bass Singlecoil, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone Bass Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Jazz Bass, 2 Volume, 1 Tone Bass Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 1 Humbucker, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 2 x P90, 1 X Volume, 1 X Tone, 3-Way Toggle, Phase Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Piezo Pickup, 1 x Volume,  4 Band Equalizer Acoustic Electric Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HS, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a 1H, 1JB, 2 x Vol, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle Bass Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a P90, 1 x Volume Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HH, 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3 Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HHH, 3 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 5-way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a HSH, 1 x Volume / 1 x Tone, 5 Way Switch Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Bass Soapbar x2, Volume x1,  Tone x1, 3-way Toggle Bass Guitar (Download PDF)

How to Wire a Mini Humbucker x2, Volume x2, Tone x2, 3-Way Toggle Guitar (Download PDF)

Electronics & Wiring

How do you install the guitar pickups?

How to Install Pre-Wired Pickups

DIY Guitar Kit Bridges and Tailpieces

Guitar Tuning Machines: The Complete Guide

Neck Assembly for Kit Guitars

How do you glue a set neck?

How do you install a bolt on neck?

How do you install tuning pegs?

How Do I Properly Screw The Strap Holes?

How to make a pickguard using home supplies

Hardware Installation

How to check the neck alignment and neck angle

How to Perform a Complete Final Setup on Your Guitar

How do you test the sound of the guitar?

How Does Pickup Position Affect Sound?

How to Adjust your Guitar Intonation

How High Should my Pickups be?

What should the finished guitar look like?

How good can a kit guitar sound?

Final Setup

How do you fix the guitar binding?

How to fix and re-drill holes on your guitar

Fixing Dents and Chips on Guitar Kits

How to Fix Uneven Frets

Copper Shielding Kit Guitars

Fret Buzz, Why it Happens and How to Fix it

Fixing Cracks & Loose Neck Joints Caused by Humidity

Troubleshooting & Repair

Return Policy

Damaged or Missing Items

Refunds & Reimbursement Time

Warranty Information

Order Cancellations

Trademark & Affiliation Disclaimer

Warranty & Policies

How do I join the GKW community?

Do you donate kits or support charity builds?

Can Guitar Kit World support our workshop, makerspace, or build night?

Can I use your logo or product images in my content?

Can we collaborate on a limited-run or co-branded kit?

Do you have an affiliate program?

How can I become a GKW ambassador or creator partner?

Do you sponsor videos, reviews, or giveaways?

Do you offer wholesale pricing for retailers/resellers?

How do I get my DIY guitar featured and earn rewards?

Community & Partnering

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