Bass Kit User Guide – SG, FB or EXP
Step-by-step guide covering the full build process for this explorer style bass.
DIY Electric Bass Kit - EXP — Mahogany body, chrome hardware
EX style DIY bass kit with a solid mahogany body, bolt-on Canadian maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and chrome hardware. Features a striking long drop headstock with one-sided tuners.
Body wood: Mahogany (1 block) | Neck: Bolt-on Canadian maple | Fretboard: Rosewood | Hardware finish: Chrome | Pickups: 2 humbuckers | Bridge: 3-point fully adjustable
- EX style with long dropping headstock
- One-sided tuners for the headstock
- Straightforward bolt-on build for beginners
- Pre-drilled neck pocket and adjustable bridge setup
This EXP bass kit in mahogany is an explorer style bass kit built around a solid mahogany body, a bolt-on Canadian maple neck, a rosewood fretboard and bold chrome hardware. As a DIY bass guitar kit beginner builders across the UK love, it offers a straightforward bolt-on build, a pre-drilled neck pocket and an adjustable bridge for easy setup. In stock in the UK with fast UK delivery from our warehouse. See the full range of our diy bass guitar kit options if you want to compare body shapes.
Build Notes
- Mahogany body has moderate porosity; minimal grain filling typically required. Take care around contours to avoid finish drips.
- Bolt-on construction; soft wood welcomes careful pre-drilling and screwing.
- Simple bridge positioning via scale-length measurement; adjustable saddles aid intonation and action.
- Removable nut and no neck inclination simplify initial string-action adjustments.
Key Features
- Body: EX style, solid mahogany (1 block).
- Neck: Canadian maple with rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, white dot inlay.
- Hardware: Chrome; 2 humbuckers; 3-point fully adjustable bridge.
Specifications
| General | |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Hand Orientation | Right Handed |
| Neck / Body Fit | Bolt-on Joint |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Bass Body | |
| Wood Type | Mahogany |
| # of Wood Block | Made of 1 block of wood |
| Cavity/Routing | Pick-up, Bridge, Neck, Wiring routing & cover plates |
| Pilot Predrill | Neck pocket only |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Neck | |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Tuner Pre-Drilled Holes | 14 mm |
| Wood Type | Canadian Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Inlay | White dot |
| Nut | White Bone Nut (42mm) |
| Fret Number | 22 |
| Fret Size | Jumbo Fret |
| Fret Material | CuproNickel |
| Neck Radius | 305mm (12") |
| Neck Profile | Modern C |
| Truss Rod | Double action, on the head side |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Hardware | |
| Colour | Chrome |
| Bridge | 3-Point Bridge Fully Adjustable, Chrome |
| Pick-up | 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black (H-H Configuration) |
| Switch | None |
| Machine Head | 4 Inline, Chrome |
| Knobs | 2 volume & 1 tone |
| Neck Joint Plate | Chrome |
| Strap Button | Chrome |
| Covers | Back Cover for knobs, Black |
| Wiring | Solderless Wiring |
