Very first partscaster build. I'm not brave enough to drill the bridge pivot screws, so it's off to the shop to finish it up.3yr ⋅ geetarobob ⋅ r/diyguitar
Looking for feedback on replacing a bridge P90 with a Lollar gold foil. Is it dumb?2yr ⋅ geetarobob ⋅ r/diyguitar
What's a website, Reverb shop, etc that sells something like this rose metal knob? Guit-Artz seems to have gone out of business even though their website is still alive.3yr ⋅ HomeSmall1640 ⋅ r/diyguitar
My bargain musician SG kit is complete. I just need to give it a proper setup.3yr ⋅ Nemesisllama ⋅ r/diyguitar
Mod complete - everything they say about rewiring 335 style semi-hollows is true, but it was worth the effort!3yr ⋅ dnr101 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Any reason I can’t route on the red dots to make this cavity unbroken? Squier body1yr ⋅ wereallrightwiththat ⋅ r/diyguitar
Project Yew Tew progress. Sorry for the delay, my workshop is the great outdoors so I have to work when the weather is good1yr ⋅ simonharrycox ⋅ r/diyguitar
started building this baby in January and its finally finished. feels great, sounds alright. this is my first build1yr ⋅ sernameistaken420 ⋅ r/diyguitar
My guitar Jack stopped working. Took it out, forgot to take picture and now I can’t remember what goes to what. Can anyone help?2yr ⋅ townfox ⋅ r/diyguitar
Couldnt afford a new guitar... Built my own instead... Probably cost me more in tools and wood then buying one 🤦3yr ⋅ Walker_Arkdown ⋅ r/diyguitar
First build in progress, mistakes being made. Aggressive sanding leads to neck pocket gap. Any options?3yr ⋅ mcse99 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Telebird/Firecaster built from spare parts around the house while on quarantine4yr ⋅ jboets ⋅ r/diyguitar
Got some new pickups from bootstrap pickups in my DIY telebird/firecaster I built during quarantine. Check them out if you are looking for some super affordable hand wound pickups.4yr ⋅ jboets ⋅ r/diyguitar
Advice needed - I want to change my Mexican strat to have a single coil for the neck pickup. Should I buy a SSH pick guard and get a Seymour Duncan neck pick up or get something like a Tex Mex pre wired set up? (I already have a jazz master with P90 pickups)1yr ⋅ Stanna987 ⋅ r/diyguitar
It’s a bit premature, but here’s the progress on my Dime/EVH cross. Still need to spray the clear coat and relic it before I assemble it.3yr ⋅ CM400 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Finished the 3D modeling on my V today - as it is a 3D printing experiment - the big waiting now starts...3yr ⋅ p3rf3ctc1rcl3 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Hi all! Can I reverse the bridge saddles on this to allow more intonation room? D string is still flat and I can’t move it any more... thanks3yr ⋅ Onecandan ⋅ r/diyguitar
DIY electric ukulele skips 1 to 3 semitones on the first fret. Do you have any idea what can cause this?2yr ⋅ SwimmingYear7 ⋅ r/diyguitar
i’m proud of my two gold bois. i bought them both for around $100 each to have something cheap to mess around with. i really like the way the p-bass looks but the special II sounds amazing. i have no idea what i’m doing, it’s just really fun1yr ⋅ GilmerDosSantos ⋅ r/diyguitar
First complete from scratch design and guitar build. Strung it up last night. Pretty excited to get it set up and fine finished.3yr ⋅ jboets ⋅ r/diyguitar
What's the best method to achieve this kind of finish on a guitar? By the way this is the Shawn Mendez signature. I wanted to get that nice flower graphics on a DIY build.3yr ⋅ jack936 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Added a Noiseless bridge to my SSL1 set, have a doubt [in comments].3yr ⋅ lord_giggle_goof ⋅ r/diyguitar
How do you make the cup cutout here like on other guitars that would expose more threads? Solid body arch top guitar2yr ⋅ RybackPlusOne ⋅ r/diyguitar
The Spudknuckuler Bloodknuckle - the ugly Spudknuckuler headstock (ebay cheapie)1yr ⋅ BillHolder13850 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Design by committee. Here's a pretty shape next to a Telecaster. I think it's pretty, but you may not. Too exaggerated? Too sharp of a cut away? Too small of a waist? Not a fan of contours? Give me your honest opinion, I'll make corrections on the next version.4yr ⋅ BoffrO ⋅ r/diyguitar
My first try at wiring guitar stuff. Fail. All new parts in order to start over.2yr ⋅ Youreasigguyhuh ⋅ r/diyguitar
Hi everyone! Any suggestion on some nice pickups? Bought this Tremonti SE second hand with SD phat cat p-90’s. Like them but more of a humbucker guy.3yr ⋅ Onecandan ⋅ r/diyguitar
Did I get ahead of myself sanding this down to 3000 grit for a matte black satin finish? Harley Benton cst 24 kit.2yr ⋅ seashantyfc ⋅ r/diyguitar
What pickups do I need for a straight swap?! I got p90 fenders and they don't quite fit. I'm confused!2yr ⋅ Inevitable_Figure_85 ⋅ r/diyguitar
In case you were wondering, you can turn a regular guitar into a Bass VI with the right strings:1yr ⋅ SushiDaddy89 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Would anyone in the general public buy a kit guitar like this for more than $200? It’s just multiple coats of polyurethane to give it a nice feel and shine. Cause building kits and selling them made could be quick cash3yr ⋅ CHIMP-the-destroyer ⋅ r/diyguitar
How to remove this green texture? This was my first guitar, I sold it but found a way to get her back 🙏🙏🙏 unfortunately, the last owner didn’t treat her so good and got the finnish looking like that. Any suggestions to get the black and blue true color?1yr ⋅ withwarm ⋅ r/diyguitar
I bought this baby with the idea of refinishing it but i have never done anything like this before can someone please help3yr ⋅ HyDroG3niC ⋅ r/diyguitar
How long should it take for a solder joint to heat up for the wire to slip out of it? I’ve been holding the iron here for 20 minutes already. It’s 350 degrees Celsius.1yr ⋅ Doctor_Davies ⋅ r/diyguitar
How to carefully drill into painted lacquered headstock to add string trees?1yr ⋅ wereallrightwiththat ⋅ r/diyguitar
My isolation, overkill, wiring project. Anybody care to check over my dirgram before i go ahead and start breaking things?4yr ⋅ mjv913 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Bridge Posts Failed - can this be fixed? Is it worth it? Guitar has sentimental value and Im hoping to resurect/upgrade it.3yr ⋅ spenserpat ⋅ r/diyguitar
Bought a cheap gold foil, can anyone tell me what’s hot and what’s ground?2yr ⋅ reverb728 ⋅ r/diyguitar
well fellas it’s been a while but i’d like to introduce to you... THE POWERBOMB3yr ⋅ SeveralBoxesofFeces ⋅ r/diyguitar
HELP: 3 Push/Pull for tone and 1 Volume / 5 way switch Configuration anyone?2yr ⋅ am_bells ⋅ r/diyguitar
What single coils would you put in this glitter machine? Would you change the pickguard color?1yr ⋅ KingSurtis ⋅ r/diyguitar
I just found the first guitar I owned in my attic. So glad I never threw it out. Time to start a restoration project. Hardwares all shot. Any suggestion on mods?5yr ⋅ zinobythebay ⋅ r/diyguitar
Asked about making a second cutaway on my guitar in r/Luthier and felt a collective cringe from the group with most advising against it. Would r/Diyguitar feel the same? (FYI: it’s a $100 guitar with a bolt-on neck)2yr ⋅ standardissuegerbil ⋅ r/diyguitar
My first Attempt at refinish and custom pick guard on my project guitar. Ibanez gax 2006. The pickguard has been a trickier task than expected. Sanded to prep for new primer and paint. Brand new guitar madness p94. Can’t wait to get this thing wrapped up in the coming weeks4yr ⋅ IRVRNTshow ⋅ r/diyguitar
First Kit Build. Wired in Seymour Duncan SH-2n and SH-4 pick-ups and added two series/split/parallel dpdt switches for each one.5yr ⋅ Sophi1023 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Just in time for Woodgrain Wednesday I managed to finish my DIY Shortscale Offset based on a Squier Bullet Mustang Neck. More pics and description in comments.4yr ⋅ MikeMcMurdock ⋅ r/diyguitar
First DIY body, recycled neck refretted with medium jumbo. Setup as an esquire with a GFS Neovin noiseless, three tone options on the switch.3yr ⋅ doodwheresmytele ⋅ r/diyguitar
The current state of my Super-Sonic since I've lacked the motivation/confidence to work on it since 2021...1yr ⋅ daed0l0n ⋅ r/diyguitar
Ok... Wading into this whole finishing wood thing. First coat of UV curing pore filler done. Wood scares me....4yr ⋅ ALR3000 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Would anybody be willing to check my work here? Any help/suggestions are much appreciated!3yr ⋅ Valtarius_the_great ⋅ r/diyguitar
what would i need to achieve this look? i want to surprise my fiancee for his birthday :)1yr ⋅ Playful_Tank4279 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Trying to get the paint off this guitar. I got the lacquer off but im trying to get it back to being blank. Any tips?3yr ⋅ thusfrigginguy69 ⋅ r/diyguitar
I’m looking to mod my 96 Ibanez RX20 and what tremolo would work better a Floyd Rose or Kahler? And what locking tuners would work and look the best?1yr ⋅ Damon_hedg200278 ⋅ r/diyguitar
Is this orange peel? Clear lacquer over color shift pearls over vinyl sealer over factory polyurethane1yr ⋅ wereallrightwiththat ⋅ r/diyguitar
Anyone know how to wire a Strat to get the the 'Tele Middle Position' sound without any extra parts?2yr ⋅ KingSurtis ⋅ r/diyguitar
