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Guitar Kit World

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guitarkitworld.com
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Hobbies & Crafts
Location
United States · Cheyenne
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Last 12 months
31 reviews
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Guitar Kit World (guitarkitworld.com) has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 37 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Hobbies & Crafts and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 92% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; 31 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.

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Barry Singleton · 1 review · Experienced 2026-04-26 ·

Well I bought the 7 string jazz guitar…

Well I bought the 7 string jazz guitar because it was the only one I found on the market, it arrived early well packed and high quality especially for the price, easy put together minimal fuss, everything needed was provided apart from paint /stain would I recommend a purchase most certainly keep up the good work cheers from the UK

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-27

Thank you for your review, Barry! We’re pleased to hear the 7-string jazz guitar arrived early and met your expectations for quality and value. It’s also great that the setup process was straightforward. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope you enjoy playing it and look forward to serving you again in the future.

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AZMark · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-21 ·

Good base kit to start with

Everything went together wonderfully and it turned out excellent. I had a ton of fun working on this project. Out of the box: The body was in great condition as was the neck. Both required a bit of sanding (and the neck pocket required lowering 1/8" because the fret board sat too high for the saddles to raise the strings off the fret board) but it came together nicely and all holes and routed cavities were in the right place, and quite clean. Mods: I made a custom leather pick guard to go with my choice of a thin nitro tobacco burst finish and I'm happy with the mojo going on :) I also swapped out the tuners, pickups, and bridge/saddles (what came with the kit is workable and will be used in other projects or just reside in the parts bin for future) and went with a GraphTech nut. Aside from these mods the guitar is all from the kit (neck, body, pots/switch, etc.) and I'm happy with how it turned out. Looking forward to my next build!

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-21

Thanks for the detailed review, Mark. Great to hear the kit came together well and that you enjoyed the build process. We appreciate you pointing out the small adjustments needed during setup. That kind of feedback is useful for other builders and helps us keep improving. Your custom mods sound excellent, especially the leather pickguard and finish choice. It’s always good to see builders make each project their own. Looking forward to supporting your next build.

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David Loveless · 1 review · Experienced 2026-04-11 ·

Guitar Kit World made my dreams come…

Guitar Kit World made my dreams come true back in 2016! I’m a huge EVH fan and since 86’ I wanted to build his Kramer 5150 guitar and they helped me do that with a KR kit . It came fast and with everything I needed to make my build super smooth. Customer are amazing there if you needed anything. Thank you again for everything GKW .

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-22

David, thank you for your review! It really means a lot to hear that we could help make your dream come true. That’s exactly what we aim for, and we’re glad everything arrived quickly and made your build smooth from start to finish. We also appreciate your kind words about our team. If you ever decide to take on another dream build, we’ll be here for it 😊

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Rick Godsey · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-04-21 ·

As my prom date from decades ago stated…

As my prom date from decades ago stated “I’ve never done this before”. Unlike said date, I’m being truthful. It’s not my first build but it is my first time reviewing anything. I figure if something is good, I’ll support the business. If not, I’ll take my business elsewhere. That being said, these kits are a frickin blast. This must be my fifth or sixth kit from Guitar Kit World. My latest is an LP hollow body. And to be honest and upfront, take those difficulty charts to heart. I believe this one was a 7 or 8 on the chart. I’m glad I had built a few simpler ones before. This kit tested me. But! BUT! Do I have an incredible looking, sounding, and (most of all) wicked playable instrument. It has shot to the head of the class and is my go-to unit. I’m currently completing a spalt maple Strat type that’s going to for sure look awesome. And there’s an ICE type mahogany still boxed up waiting its turn. The new units will have to bring their A game if they’re going to play in the same league as the LP. But don’t we all like good competition?

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-22

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience, Rick. We appreciate your continued support and choosing our kits for your DIY builds! Looking forward to hearing how your next builds turn out.

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mike donaldson · 41 reviews · Experienced 2026-04-15 ·

This is now one of my favourite…

This is now one of my favourite guitars, it is up against a Gibson les paul, a 335, fender 52 tele’ a MIJ Fender strat, equal to my Fender custom shop strat’. So there yer go. easy to build, used a wrap round bridge… Would reccomend the Axe👍🤩

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-15

Thank you very much for sharing such an incredible review, Mike! We're blown away that you found our guitar kit equal to your Fender Custom Shop Strat and Gibson Les Paul. That is high praise coming from an experienced player with your collection!

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Jinx Jinxbot · 1 review · Experienced 2025-12-13 ·

Used for 3D Printed Guitar!

Used this kit for the parts on my own 3D printed body. It was great to not have to piece together the individual parts. I had the extra wooden body, Ill try to come up with something clever to make with it. Put it together and its sounds great. Made another one for my best bud for a wedding gift, he loved it.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-15

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. It’s awesome to hear you used the kit for your 3D printed guitar and that everything came together so well. And wow, making one as a wedding gift for your best bud is next level, that’s such a unique and thoughtful idea. We’re glad he loved it. We look forward to supporting you with your future DIY 3D printed guitar projects.

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bryan beydler · 1 review · Experienced 2025-08-04 ·

I got the Tele kit with a mahogany body…

I got the Tele kit with a mahogany body and roasted maple neck. Neck joint was nice and snug. Body was nice with no nicks or dents, and the neck was perfect. I carved out a few "comfort cuts" before paint and they turned out great! After finishing the guitar it was necessary to lower the nut with nut slot files and a sanding block by almost a quarter inch to achieve proper string height. It does play smooth and perfect now.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-14

Thank you for your detailed feedback, Bryan! It's good to hear the TE-style kit arrived in excellent condition and that your custom work enhanced the build. Thank you for highlighting the setup adjustment, and we're glad your DIY guitar is now playing smoothly.

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Scott · 1 review · Experienced 2026-04-10 ·

Nice looking kit

Nice looking kit. Can't wait to give the zebra wood a great finish. In all honesty I think after I have put some sweat into it the finished product will be the pride of my collection. I have six guitars and look forward to hanging a seventh one that I finished hanging on the wall.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-12

Hi Scott, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. The zebra wood is a fantastic option, and it’s great to hear you’re looking forward to bringing out its full potential. If you need any help along the way with finishing or assembly, feel free to reach out to our support team anytime. We’re here to help 😊

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Martin · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-09-30 ·

The Form & Function Balance

It wasn’t an easy build. Although we made changes along the way that improved the final product, problems came up that had to be addressed. We settled on a design that balanced form and function and are happy with the results. As I said, it wasn’t an easy build, but that is what made it worth the effort.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-12

Hi Martin, thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your honesty about the challenges along the way, and we’re glad to hear that the process led to a result you’re happy with. Building can come with its complexities, especially when making custom adjustments, and it’s great to see that your effort paid off in achieving the right balance of form and function.

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Steve · 3 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-11 ·

Update to my August 22

Update to my August 22, 2025, negative review. My major issue was a problem with the neck truss rod adjustment (see original review). Nathan in Customer Service responded to some of the minor issues with prompt replies and did his best to resolve issues. After several emails, he requested more information regarding the neck problem. We had several civil exchanges, and I did provide photos and explanations for all the solutions I tried to correct the problem. Much to my surprise, he proceeded to have company guitar technicians review the photos and discussions I had with him, and they agreed to have a new neck fabricated and shipped from the factory at no charge. It did take a few months, but I received a new straight neck with great truss rod adjustment and fret work. So if you have a legitimate issue with your kit, I highly recommend reaching out to Customer Service (please be nice) and document your case. So, 5 stars to Nathan for his help!! I will consider future build kits for this company.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-04-12

Hi Steve, thank you for taking the time to share this update. We’re glad to hear that Nathan and our technical team were able to work through the issue with you and deliver a solution that met your expectations. Your patience and detailed communication played an important role in helping us resolve the problem effectively. We truly appreciate your feedback and your recommendation, and we look forward to supporting you with any future builds.

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Guy Campo · 1 review · Experienced 2026-01-04 ·

I received a Tele build with a spalted…

I received a Tele build with a spalted maple top. This was proabably my 12th build and second order from GKW. The first build was a Firebird and that turned out to be a very good build as well. SO nice, I was able to sell it! The Tele build was an easy build compared to some of the others. The design is simple. I used tung oil for the finished and buffed it up with car polish. Plugged into an amp, it sounds really good.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2026-03-06

Thank you for sharing your experience, Guy. We are glad the TE-style kit build went smoothly and that you were happy with the finish and tone. It is always rewarding to hear from experienced builders, and we appreciate your continued support.

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T Spelter · 2 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-15 ·

Poor Quality

Poor Quality, no help from Guitar Kit World, only delaying tactics. DON'T BUY THERE!

Reply from Guitar Kit World2025-06-20

Hi Thorsten, Thank you again for sharing your experience — we’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered. Our team makes sure every kit is thoroughly quality-checked before it leaves our warehouse, and we do not ship products that haven’t passed inspection. That said, because our kits are made from natural, unfinished wood, they can be affected by changes in humidity — particularly during transit if the packaging is damaged, or after delivery if the kit is exposed to moisture, direct sunlight, or stored in an environment that is too damp or too dry. We did offer a resolution earlier, but completely understand your decision not to move forward while away from your shipping address. When you’re back and ready, please feel free to reach out — we’re happy to assist further. – The Guitar Kit World Team

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Steve Martin · 1 review · Experienced 2025-05-01 ·

Great Order Experience

I ordered a kit for a grandfather/grandson project, but soon after found that a tariff would increase the cost. We changed the order which came down to a different fretboard material in a kit that shipped from New Jersey (no tariff) and it arrived with no issues. Thanks for the heads up, Guitar Kit World!

Reply from Guitar Kit World2025-05-14

Thanks so much for sharing your review — we’re thrilled everything worked out smoothly! Your T-style blank kit with a mahogany body and maple neck is a great choice, and we can’t wait to see what you and your grandson build together. Sounds like a special project in the making! If you need any help along the way, we’re always happy to assist :)

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Joseph · 4 reviews · Experienced 2025-03-17 ·

Many lifted frets, unusable.

We purchased a bass kit. When we assembled it we found about 30%+ of the frets were lifted. We had to pay a professional Luthier to fix and get it to a playable state. About 3 months later GKW sent me a request to review, I reviewed it and got a direct message which asked me to send photos. When I asked about recourse I was informed they do not resolve anything after 1 month - I had no clue this issue existed in the first month. Their responses after the fact felt like they blamed it on me for not reporting it sooner - when they elicited the feedback and then did nothing to help resolve it. Ultimately this instrument was unusable without major amounts of luthier work. Response to their reply: I have purchased over 10 guitars and have never had a single popped fret. this instrument had over 80% of the frets popped. This level of quality failure is not humidity alone, it's poor craftsmanship or parts or all three.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2025-03-19

Hey Joseph, thanks for your feedback! We’re really sorry to hear that your experience with our kit wasn’t the best. Because our kits are made from natural unfinished timber, they are sensitive to environmental changes like humidity and temperature shifts, which can lead to issues like fret lifting: https://guitarkitworld.com/blogs/resources/fix-cracks-loose-neck-joints-caused-by-humidity. Our 30-day reporting window helps us determine whether an issue is related to production or environmental factors: https://guitarkitworld.com/policies/refund-policy. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for giving our kit a try!

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Joe Thanks · 8 reviews · Experienced 2025-02-21 ·

Nice Kit, actually a lot is pre-installed, if you are lazy

I ordered a JEM- Style guitar kit in december 2024, and march 1 it arrived. About 10 weeks.. that is not thanks to Guitar Kit World but the horrible delivery system of China, I believe. Anyway, got it. The body needs some shavings, and the headstock point is not exactly Ibanez, but they never claimed it is an Ibanez. Nothing I can not take care of myself. (except the postal system. lol)

Reply from Guitar Kit World2025-02-21

Hi Joe, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the confusion. We discovered that we provided the wrong tracking number, which caused the mix-up. We’ve now emailed you the correct number, confirming that your DIY guitar kit order has arrived in your destination country and is awaiting customs payment. We understand how frustrating this has been and appreciate your patience while we resolved the issue. If you have any further questions or need help, please email us at [email protected]—we’re here to assist! Best regards, Guitar Kit World Team

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Kai Lam Cheong · 2 reviews · Experienced 2022-09-22 ·

Excited to be Builder

I am so excited to purchase my first guitar kit with the guidance of the Guitar Kit World support team. wonderful experience with the team and looking forward for my first build.

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Pete in Florida · 1 review · Verified ·

Less than optimal experience turned to a great one

update:company totally redeemed themselves with a full refund after experience went south... it’s tough times out there for everyone and these guys treated me right and we were able to move ahead with a build kit after all.

Reply from Guitar Kit World2020-04-01

Hi Pete, We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Our stock kits usually arrive within three weeks to any part of the world but because of the current pandemic, we are experiencing some delays. Our customer support team will try to resolve the issue with your order as soon as possible and get back to you within 1-3 days. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Regards, The Guitar Kit World Team