Double Neck DIY Electric Guitar Kit 6 & 12 String Beginner Kit

Awesome kit! Fun tinkering project for the weekend and it plays really really well. Way more solid and full sounding than my Epiphones/Squires. I spent A LOT of time reshaping the heads, charring and finishing the unpainted wood, sanding, and painting because I’m a bit of a perfectionist 😂 but straight out of the box it was pretty well finished. You DON’T need to solder anything, it’s all plug and play for the wiring. Got a little stuck on the method to wire the bridge/ground wires but a quick YouTube search fixed that. Also remember when you’re installing the hardware, the predrilled holes might be a tad off here and there so don’t rush it. For example on the pick guards, start on the holes that line up perfect and do the other holes last. The wood is soft so the screws will find their way home. Really happy with the finished product especially for the price point.

You're going to need the video to put it together--and beware, the configuration you get may not match the video, but with a little common sense, you can handle it. The three-way toggle switches all work fine, the pots are okay for the price, the tuners are okay, the neck is fine, and the wood isn't bad, either. If you're going to paint it, a light sanding is all you need. I used 5 coats of hand-rubbed tung oil followed by carbauba wax and to be honest, the finish is still a little rough but again, for the money--hard to beat. A fun project--as you might expect, the furnished strings aren't great but if you change them out, I'd suggest the lightest gauge you can find. Overall, for the price and for the finished look, this is a keeper.

Bought this kit and it sat in the garage for over a year before I started on it. My thoughts. The necks are excellent. No need to do any work on the frets or the fit to the body. They fit nice and tight. The body is well made, Routs are clean and in the right place. My particular body was made from 3 pieces of good quality mahogany but the grain patterns did not make for a clear finish. They needed to be painted (my opinion only). Hardware is hit and miss. I replaced the tuners and ALL of the wiring components. The wiring harness is inferior to say the least. Got all the parts I needed from Amazon and I designed a wiring harness using push/pull pots and better quality switches. My advice is to take measurements of routing depths and hole diameters and order parts that will fit. I may be mistaken but the bridge and stop bar tailpiece appear to be made by a high end manufacturer that's name starts with an E. Took some thought but I came up with a wiring scheme that I thought was better suited for this guitar. Did some modifications to the headstock shape to improve visual appeal. It has been a fun project to tackle in my retirement. Bottom line, the basic parts that are the hardest to make are excellent. It is a great kit to use as a starting point. Upgrade the wiring components and you will have a nice instrument that rivals commercial guitars that can cost thousands of dollars. I've spent the last 2 1/2 months on putting a finish on the body and necks, and I am starting on the wiring harness this week. Looking for a hollow body as my next project. Just go for it and have fun.

The kit was easy to put together using the video and the instruction manual (message the seller to get a copy - the seller is very responsive). I added Ernie ball strings and it plays and sounds great. Minor issue with the wiring but doesn’t affect the play.

Full disclaimer, experienced luthier here: The wiring needs a little love but works ok as supplied and for $220 this is just a screaming deal. Everything is here, is neat and clean and reasonably functional as is. The supplied strings are meh, especially for the 12 string neck but with these kits I always assemble and play first to see if there are any deeper issues before I put a finish on the thing and they're a perfect throwaway set for that. At the end of the day it's hard to find anything bad to say at this price point. It sounds and looks great and is a fun and unique guitar(s). If you're reasonably adventurous and know how to hold a screwdriver and use the internet I think you can do this just fine. Every screw has a correct place, they're not labeled but take your time and think through where they go based on how many of each size you have and you'll be fine.

I’m a 70 year old retired engineer and part time musician wannabe. This kit was fun and surprisingly, it sounds great. The hardest part is get it the paint the way you like it. I used a mahogany stain with several coats of spray on polyurethane. It came out great but you have to be a bit meticulous if you want good results. The biggest plus I can give this company is for the customer service. I had a couple of issues with the kit and sent an email to them. I had the answer and the fix by the next morning. The second time for a different concern was answered in the same day. This is the reason for the 5 stars. The kit was well made and everything fit and all the pre drilled holes lined up perfectly. I did throw out the strings that came with it and installed my own. The only thing that could be better in my opinion, is the instructions . There is a video that I used which was very helpful but there was no narration, only background music. This could be made better. All in all and considering the price, this is a good deal and fun to build.

I've been wanting a double neck for a while, but they're expensive. This was inexpensive, and I thought, "I can adjust anything to make it nice". Well, the only adjustment I had to make was to the truss rod. It was very minimal. It plays well, sounds good and was a lot of fun to build. I am mechanically inclined, so I'm sure that helps, but I really think anyone could put this together. It only goes together one way. I would highly recommend this kit. This is Minwax Ebony stain with a satin polyurethane topcoat. The satin feels great on the neck and looks great on the body.

If you build guitars, or have a basic understanding of their construction, you will love this kit. All parts are included, well organized, the routing of the body and positioning of neck pockets, saddle and bridge posts are accurate. The quality of the body and necks blew me away and are pretty much worth the cost of the kit to begin with. A COUPLE of CAVEATS:...But not not a deal killer, #1: The wiring schematic provided with the kit is simply incorrect. Throw this away immediately! #2: The wiring harness, pickups, switches, and pots are of very poor quality. So, if you are going to all the effort to build this guitar, find an accurate wiring diagram and put some solid electronics in it (you'll thank yourself later.) That said, this kit IS a bargain. I would definitely purchase this kit again.

I love this guitar, my kids love it even more. Haven’t even adjusted the intonation or neck tension yet, and both necks are playable. I’ve yet to sand and paint it, but I’m still impressed. Also, yes, all the parts are there. Not sure how I was supposed to use every particular screw, as the baggies aren’t that well organized, but everything fits like a glove. I’ll revise this review when I have my amp available and the guitar’s been sanded and painted. Now this is less of a review and more of a heads up to buyers: The strings are crap, especially for the 12 string. But that’s what you expect for a guitar you spent less than $900 on. If you don’t like the strings, buy some Ernie balls or d’darrios, it’s a small price to pay. the only “instructions” you’re going to get with this, is a schematic diagram for the electronics. They’re not fully comprehensive, so pro tip: red wired pickups are for the bridge, yellow for the neck. As for the rest of the guitar, I built it myself, with nothing but intuition. You can do the same. This is not a beginner’s kit, but it’s also not rocket science. If you’re okay with DIY (emphasis on figuring it out yourself), and minor maintenance, and you want a playable instrument in the end, you’ll fully enjoy this guitar kit.

The guitar was a straightforward build. The mahogany has character and the possibilities for different colours and effects are endless. The neck(s) pocket fit very well as this was a concern with a diy kit. All holes lined up perfect and the electronics were easy to install. I haven't had a chance to play around with the set up yet but so far so good! A slight problem with delivery date but the customer service was awesome! I don't think you can go wrong with this product.

belle achat simple a assemblé car il y a une video pour assemblage je les peinture en basecoat (clear ) jais aimer la monter meme si je ne jouent pas de Guitard elle vas etre sur mon mur. merci a vous salutation

Basically it’s a cheap piece of crap. Pick ups suck. Display guitar for 450$