Members mtbiac Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm interested in building a guitar from a kit. I don't have access to any woodworking machines so I was hoping for something that comes predrilled and with all the parts needed. Just requires a screwdriver, plyers, and maybe some other basic tools. Any kit manufacturer recommendations? Or would it be cheaper to buy all the parts off eBay or something separately? I'm not looking for something amazing, just something that will be very playable and sound decent in the end. I was originally planning on buying a Squier Telecaster but thought it'd be a TON of fun to make and probably wouldn't be much worse of quality to build from a kit. anyway, any suggestions? And if this is a horrible idea please let me know looking for something much like this: http://www.torresengineering.com/teleguitarkits1.html maybe with a shaped headstock though! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 that kit would be way worse than a squier tele. i just put my strat version up in the attic cause i never play it and the strap buttons pulled out of the basswood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 I think the Carvin kits are probably bout the best out there. I think they only have Bolt kits though (strat-type). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bowlingshirt Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by peavey_impact I think the Carvin kits are probably bout the best out there. I think they only have Bolt kits though (strat-type). +1 Carvin has the best kit guitars, and you can order them with some options. http://www.carvin.com/products/group.php?CID=KBN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caffiend Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 http://www.fretco.com.au If you go to the NEWSLETTER link and scroll down there is some info on kits available there... and a Les Paul type body pic... here's the text: Guitar Kits! Have you ever wanted to build an electric guitar or wanted a great project to work on with the kids? Check out our range of guitar kits starting from AUD$395.00 These building kits include all parts and plans to build yourself a Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caffiend Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by bowlingshirt +1Carvin has the best kit guitars, and you can order them with some options.http://www.carvin.com/products/group.php?CID=KBN dang you guys are quick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members radioclash Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Stay away from the stupid Saga kits. I can't look at the Tele that I built without disgust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 I also think Carvin Bolt. I have never met anyone who didn't love theirs. And they are fairly idiot proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 there's always mitey might or warmoth - if you buy unfinished and cheap out on the hardware & pups you could probably put something together for $300 or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caffiend Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by Randy G There isn't squat there that says anything about kits, plus the OP is in Florida, he might as well just buy a completed guitar after shipping, tariffs and currency conversions. Yeah my bad, it's under the newsletter link - edited now - plus it's a flash page, some links need double clicking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheMrDoug Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Anyone else have any expirence with the Saga kits? I see one comment that it was not any good, any additional info on what is in them and what makes them suck so bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bmajor Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by radioclash Stay away from the stupid Saga kits. I can't look at the Tele that I built without disgust. +1 'Cept mine was so bad I returned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caffiend Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 saga kit link these look similar to the kits that I linked to earlier - although the LP shape kit has trapezoid inlays on fretboard, different headstock shape and no pickguard in the fretco pic - anyways, apologies if they're crap damn - I have to keep editing coz I'm half asleep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Another +1 on the Carvin kit. A friend of mine bought a hardtail and it's a very good guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jds22 Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 My Carvin kitIt's my second one. Pretty much idiot proof. I finished both of mine with tung oil. Sounds and feels great, really light weight too.This one might be for sale if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CrackerD Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 +1 for Carvin.Don't buy a Saga.Unless you really don't want to play it. You'd be much better off just buying a used Squier or something. I think the Carvin is more of a real quality guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Godot Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by onbongos there's always mitey might or warmoth - if you buy unfinished and cheap out on the hardware & pups you could probably put something together for $300 or so Assuming you don't want any of those extra little features like pickguards, pickups, tuners, or strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Godot Posted November 1, 2006 Members Share Posted November 1, 2006 Originally posted by Randy G A Warmoth body and neck for $300? Maybe, if you go use a Delorean to go back to 1977. You can get a body from their "clearance rack" for $129, and a neck for $135. With shipping and tax, that should put you at about $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mtbiac Posted November 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 thanks for the help guys. I was really looking for a telecaster build to tell you the truth. The carvin does look pretty sweet though. Maybe I'll just buy a squier instead? it's mainly to play around with to see how much I like the tele thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6down1togo Posted November 2, 2006 Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 SAGA in Chinese mean canoe paddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted November 2, 2006 Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 get the squier and take it apart, then put it back together again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mindwave Posted November 2, 2006 Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 or if you want a big challenge, start buying parts off ebay and get them to work HAHAHAHHAHAHA a fender neck in an ibanez body,,,,,,honestly its a goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vendor Defendor Posted November 2, 2006 Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 clean out your PMs dude... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ultradef Posted November 2, 2006 Members Share Posted November 2, 2006 Originally posted by jds22 My Carvin kit It's my second one. Pretty much idiot proof. I finished both of mine with tung oil. Sounds and feels great, really light weight too. This one might be for sale if interested. Carvin makes rear-routed bolt-on kits? Every pic I've ever seen of the Carvin bolt-on kit had a pickguard and was front-routed like a strat. I also don't see the option listed on the website. Got any more info?That looks awesome by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theAntihero Posted November 3, 2006 Members Share Posted November 3, 2006 First of all....DO NOT BUY FROM TORRES!!!!!!!!!!! I bought a Lp kit from them and it was missing the bridge and tunomatic studs and Torres has terrible terrible customer service. i ended up buying everthing i needed, and i did actually get the parts from Torres.............2 and a half months later. SAGA kits are ok, but dont think you will be getting a Fender or a Gibson. They kits are about on the same level as a guitar you would buy for 200 bucks. my experience with the 2 kits i bought are below STRAT STYLE GOOD Body was one piece on mine and very light neck pocket was very tight Bad Tiny neck Tiny frets tuners suck electronics suck pickups are weak and toneless pickgaurd is flimsy LP STYLE GOOD Nice neck lighter body pickups are OK Tuners were pretty good pretty good binding alla round BAD truss rod cover holes were wrong crappy electronics except p'ups hope this helps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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