DIY Electric Guitar Kit - SOB (Mahogany, Black)

Unleash the power and artistry within by crafting your own Son of Beast electric guitar. This kit combines the iconic features of the original model, allowing enthusiasts to experience the classic warmth and sustain firsthand with a solid mahogany body and sleek black hardware.

Guitar Build Levels and Challenges

The Beast Guitar Kit is ideal for beginner builders thanks to its ease of assembly, setup, and overall user-friendly design. The mahogany body is only mildly porous, requiring minimal grain filler for a smooth finish, though its intricate contours call for careful painting to avoid drips. Assembly is straightforward with a bolt-on neck that needs no inclination, soft wood that facilitates drilling and screwing, and a solderless wiring system. The bridge comes with pre-drilled posts, eliminating the need for bridge positioning or scale length calculation—though measuring for accuracy is still encouraged. For sound and playability, the bridge operates similarly to a tune-o-matic, offering intonation adjustment per string and string action control for the full set. While it doesn’t allow individual height adjustments like a tremolo, the nut is easily removable for fine-tuning, and the flat neck angle simplifies the initial setup.

Key Features

• Body: Solid mahogany construction, renowned for its warmth and sustain
• Neck: Bolt-on joint with a luxurious rosewood fretboard and B.C. Rich "Beast" headstock
• Hardware: Pre-wired, solderless black hardware set for a sleek, professional look

GUITAR KIT USER GUIDE GUITAR KIT USER GUIDE - SON OF BEAST

• The Guitar Fabrik
• Aug 12, 2024

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*This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Gibson Brands, Inc., PRS Guitars, Rickenbacker International Corporation, Ibanez Guitars (Hoshino Gakki), Music Man (Ernie Ball, Inc.), Epiphone, Squier, LAG Guitars, Gretsch, Schecter Guitar Research, Jackson Guitars, ESP Guitars, or any other registered trademarks of these or other companies.