Building Your First Guitar Kit - What You NEED To Know!

If you're building your first guitar kit, this video is a must-watch! Learn everything you need to know about picking and unboxing a Telecaster kit.
This is more than just an unboxing of a Telecaster Kit from Guitar Kit Fabric, it's also a discussion of the best type of kit to buy as a beginner, and the many reasons why you should buy a kit guitar.

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00:00 Introduction - what's in this kit guitar video
00:55 Opening the kit guitar box
02:25 Guitar Kit Fabric Instructions
03:41 Why a kit guitar is a great way into building
06:30 The Guitar Kit Fabric Staining Kit
07:16 The kit guitar components
08:30 Should you upgrade parts of your kit guitar?
09:40 Solderless pickups with the Guitar Kit Fabric kits
10:54 Why a telecaster should be your first kit guitar
13:03 Laminate tops
14:57 Binding
15:38 Neck
16:14 Outro - what's in my future kit build videos

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[tobybidwell]

Really clear and informative video, thanks 👌🏻🎸

[adrianorestaino]

I recently assembled a Firebird kit with gold hardware, a nod to the classic Gibson Firebird which I admire. The fretboard, despite a few minor imperfections, did not affect playability and maintained a satisfactory straightness. The neck profile is on the thicker side, which suits my preference. However, the frets are notably short and have shown significant wear after just six months of use, indicating a need for refretting in the near future.

The tuning machines initially included with the kit were subpar, making tuning stability a challenge. I replaced them with moderately priced locking tuners from VParts, which improved the situation. The nut required considerable filing but proved to be of decent quality once adjusted.

The body of the guitar was the highlight of the kit for me. Crafted from solid mahogany, it provided a robust foundation for the instrument. I personally added arm and belly cuts, which was a rewarding hands-on experience. The finish, achieved with sealer and nitrocellulose lacquer, resulted in an attractive open-pore look. I opted not to polish the body due to limited resources, but the gold hardware compensates by adding the necessary luster.

Most of the original hardware was not up to standard, so I retained only the knobs, the bridge temporarily, and the tune-o-matic, which I plan to replace with a Gotoh model soon. The stock pickups were lackluster, prompting me to invest in a new pair of mini humbuckers from Q Pickups and a new 3-way switch. These upgrades have significantly enhanced the guitar's tonal warmth, complementing the mahogany body.

In conclusion, building a kit guitar is a journey worth undertaking for the enjoyment and learning experience it provides. While the base instrument may not meet high sonic standards, investing in quality components can transform it into a reliable and performance-ready guitar. The personal connection to the instrument grows with each modification and hour spent playing it.

[borgonianevolution]

I was going to critique this hard given the quality of kits these days. After seeing things up close unlike other kit unboxing you can really see the flaws (which EVERY guitar has at this stage) but better see some of the things to really look for before buying a kit. So its a much more honest look. Now will every kit from them be this decent time will tell.

What really impressed me in this was when you got to the chrome bridge, saddles and tuners. EVERY kit I have seen has THE WORST chroming ever on their hardware. These parts here have a really nice even and what appears to be thicker finish which should stay nice for far longer than the first few months of other hardware's. The wiring idea at first seems a good idea but honestly most first time builders will tend to be a bit ham fisted and those JST connectors will be the weak spot. ( I know because they are widely used in the RC modeling world) The neck looks straight and the fretwork looks solid with all pressed flat and even with no obvious gaps so that alone is a huge plus over other kits.

I will wait for the following videos to form an opinion on the electronics and see more fine detail on the wood work as you build. Really good job on the first look Daniel.

[johntchb]

Hi Daniel is getting a gold top finish harder to achieve than other colours?

[nnigell]

I am thinking about buying a Guitar kit from The Guitar Fabric for 250$. Are they good?