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Ktaxon DIY Guitar Kit Review

May 4, 2025April 10, 2025 by Larry
Ktaxon Kjazz Jazz Bass and Ktason KTL Tele

Is a Ktaxon kit worth trying? I decided to pick one up and give it a shot. It was actually pretty good. In fact, I was so impressed that I ordered another one.

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How to Dye Your DIY Electric Guitar Body

March 17, 2025 by Larry
Guitar body with red dye

Dyeing or staining your guitar body properly enhances its natural beauty. In this guide, we break down the essential steps for a consistent and attractive look.

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Fret and Fretboard Care

March 17, 2025March 4, 2025 by Larry
Using a fret end file

Recognizing the signs of fretboard wear, visible grooves in frets, or discoloration, means it’s time for some TLC. Here are some tools to help.

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TRAIN Method of Guitar Setup

April 18, 2025February 6, 2025 by Larry
Intonation of a guitar during setup

The T.R.A.I.N. method of guitar setup provides a step-by-step process that ensures each critical aspect of a guitar’s setup is properly addressed.

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Budget-Friendly DIY Electric Guitar Kits: Where To Start

January 24, 2025 by Larry
Fistrock Strat kit in shipping box

You don’t have to spend a ton of money on your kit. Several budget-friendly brands stand out, particularly on a platform like Amazon.

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The Easiest Kit – Assembling a P-Bass

May 5, 2025December 30, 2024 by Larry
Completed P-Bass Kit

One of the easiest DIY electric guitar kits to build is a P-style bass. This style DIY bass kit has only a few parts to install. It is a great first kit.

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How To Monetize Your Hobbies For Extra Funds

December 26, 2024 by Larry
Laptop computer with money coming out of the screen

Picking up a hobby can be incredibly rewarding, and it can also be a viable source of extra funds. Checkout the platform that I use for this website.

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How to Glue a Set Neck Guitar

December 3, 2024 by Larry
A set neck DIY electric guitar kit.

Have you considered building a glued set-neck DIY electric guitar kit? That might sound intimidating, but if you follow these steps it is easy.

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DIY Electric Guitar Kits from Temu

April 10, 2025November 18, 2024 by Larry
Glarry DIY Kit from Temu

Can you get a good DIY kit from Temu? I decided to give it a shot. Read about my purchase experience and how Temu handled one customer service issue.

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Wiring a Music Man Pickup: Spin-a-Split

March 18, 2025November 14, 2024 by Larry

A “Spin-a-split” configuration allows you to switch between a humbucker and a single coil sound, with a continuously variable mix of tones in between.

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