The Guitar Fabrik: Your Best Shop for DIY Guitar Kits, Guitar Design and Accessories

Decoration and Design

Decoration and design are key components in the initial stages of your guitar project. One of the first questions to consider is: how will you finish your guitar? At The Guitar Fabrik, we offer several possibilities to help you achieve the perfect guitar finish:

• Painting the Body and Neck: We provide a wide range of painting solutions to suit your needs, including nitrocellulose, water-based, dye, or tru-oil options. You can choose from various colors such as transparent, solid, or metallic, as well as application methods like spray or brush. To assist you in selecting the ideal products, we've created a category containing complete painting sets. These sets allow you to choose your desired finish—opaque, translucent, natural, veneer highlight, etc—and then select the necessary products based on our recommendations for your DIY electric guitar.
• Using Guitar Skin for the Body and Headstock: Another innovative product we offer is guitar skin, a very thin vinyl that features stunning printed designs. This can be applied to the body and/or the neck headstock of your guitar. It's an affordable way to enhance your guitar's aesthetics, with a plethora of beautiful designs available. Installing a guitar skin can be faster than painting, but it's essential to take your time to ensure it’s done right. We also offer unique colors to personalize your guitar build.
• Custom Decals for the Headstock: We provide a customized service for creating your own headstock decals using our templates. Choose from designs inspired by top music brands and write the text you want in specific zones. Our designer will create, print, cut, and send your custom decals, adding a unique touch to your guitar.
• Tools and Other Products to Finish Your Guitar: Lastly, we offer various products to help you complete your guitar kit. You can find these in our Luthier Tools category under Guitar Tools for Paint. Here, you'll discover sample wood similar to our guitar kits for testing your finish, polishing materials, sanding sets, masking tape and other essential tools to achieve the perfect guitar finish.

Guitar Parts and Components Assembly

One important aspect of building your guitar is assembling the various components that come with your guitar kit. This includes essential parts such as the guitar bridge, machine heads, pickups, electronics, and, of course, the neck and body. Proper assembly is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and sound quality.

• Guitar Parts: Our selection of guitar kits offers a variety of hardware colors, including black, chrome, and gold. Additionally, the body, neck, and fretboard are made from different high-quality woods such as ash, mahogany, and maple. In our Guitar Parts category, you’ll find an extensive range of additional hardware for electric guitars, allowing you to customize your instrument further and enhance its aesthetics and functionality.
• Luthier Tools to Build Your Own Guitar: To facilitate the assembly process, we offer a comprehensive selection of tools available in the Luthier Tools, Woodworking Tools and Guitar Building Tool subcategories. For instance, our drill bits set includes various sizes for pre-drilling, ensuring precise and clean holes. We also provide clamps specifically sized to securely glue your neck if you opt for a set-in neck guitar kit, along with Titebond wood glue, known for its strong bond and reliability.
• Electronics Installation: Installing the electronics is a critical step in the assembly of your guitar. Our kits come with detailed instructions to guide you through the wiring process, and solderless electronic parts, making it easier for you to set up your pickups and controls. You can also explore our hardware category for additional components and accessories to enhance your guitar's sound quality and performance.

Final Adjustments for Perfect Playability

While you will receive a fully playable instrument with the standard features of a guitar, such as the truss rod, pickup, and bridge height, further improvements can elevate your guitar to a professional level. Achieving optimal playability requires careful adjustments, which can significantly enhance your playing experience. In our Guitar Setup and Tuning Tools subcategory, you will find everything you need for precise adjustments to your guitar's intonation and string action. This includes essential tools like a fret eraser, fret leveling beam, and neck shim to adjust the neck's inclination for perfect alignment.

Navigating these choices can be a bit overwhelming, especially for beginners who have never built a kit before. However, our goal at The Guitar Fabrik is to provide solutions suitable for everyone, from novices to experts. Each product is backed by expert advice, ensuring that you have the support you need. Additionally, our blog offers a wealth of documentation and tutorials, guiding you through every step of the process. This way, you can build a beautiful and unique guitar that is truly yours, with adjustments that reflect your personal style and preferences.