E238DIY Arched Top Solid Basswood Body Maple Set-Neck HLP H-H Electric Guitar DIY Kit - Complete No-Soldering w/ 3-Ply Ivory Trims & Chrome Hardware
E238DIY Arched Top Solid Basswood Body Maple Set-Neck HLP H-H Electric Guitar DIY Kit - Complete No-Soldering w/ 3-Ply Ivory Trims & Chrome Hardware
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From Bench to Stage—Your Guitar, Your Way.
Unleash your creativity with the E238DIY Electric Guitar DIY Kit – a carefully curated single-cutaway set inspired by the classic LP-style. With an arched solid basswood body, deluxe bindings, and no-solder, plug-n-play electronics, this kit is perfect for both first-time builders and seasoned DIY modders. Whether you're chasing vintage vibes or crafting a modern masterpiece, the E238DIY delivers tone, style, and customizability without compromise.
Features
Classic LP-Inspired Body
- Built with a solid Basswood body and elegantly arched top, this guitar offers rich resonance and smooth sustain. The pointed single cutaway ensures easy upper-fret access, while the raw sanded finish offers a clean foundation for custom paintwork, staining, or natural finishing.
Deluxe Neck Construction
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The maple neck features a comfortable C-profile and a set-in joint for enhanced tone transfer and sustain. The dark rosewood fretboard stands out with custom mother-of-pearl and abalone block inlays, complementing the iconic classic design.
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Frets: 22
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Nut: Ivory-colored plastic
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Truss Rod: Preinstalled 2-way adjustable with 3-ply ebony coloured cover
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Strings: Stainless steel, 6-string configuration
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Frets: 22
Plug-N-Play Electronics – No Soldering Required
- Loaded with dual chrome-covered ceramic humbuckers and a pre-wired plug-n-play connections, this kit delivers punchy, articulate tones right out of the box—no soldering needed.
- Neck Pickup: P-3002-50 (8.5K, 3.5H)
- Bridge Pickup: P-3002-52.5 (8.8K, 3.9H)
- Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone with amber-clear speed knobs
- Switch: 3-way toggle for versatile tone control
Pro-Grade Hardware
- The E238DIY is built for performance, with chrome-plated hardware and a classic Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with a Lock-Tone saddle for solid intonation. Sealed rotomatic tombstone tuners offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
Vintage Styling Finishes
- Vintage-style 3-ply ivory pickguard evokes classic ’63-era design.
- Deluxe 5-ply ABS cream binding on the body and headstock adds a bold, traditional touch.
- Cream ABS neck binding offers a smooth visual transition and polished look.
Kit Includes
- 3 Guitar Picks
- Clip-On Digital Tuner
- Instrument Cable
- Truss Rod Adjustment Key
The E238DIY Kit is more than a guitar project—it's a chance to build something truly your own. Whether you're aiming for classic blues tones or modern rock crunch, this LP-style kit combines iconic style, solid craftsmanship, and DIY convenience in one ready-to-build package.
Specifications
- Model Number : E238DIY
- Instrument : Instrument : Electric Guitar (LP style) (DIY kit)
- Body : Solid Basswood (arched top)
- Cutaway: Single cutaway (pointed horn)
- Binding - Body/Headstock : Deluxe 5-ply ABS (vintage cream colour)
- Binding - Neck : Deluxe ABS (vintage cream colour)
- Fretboard : Dark rosewood w/ custom Mother-Of-Pearl & Abalone block inlays
- Neck : Maple w/ ABS vintage cream binding (C)
- Neck Joint : Set-in
- Number of Frets : 22
- Electronics Connections : Plug-n-Play connectors
- Controls - Knobs : 2 Volume / 2 Tone (gold-clear “speed” knobs)
- Controls - Switch : 3-way toggle switch
- Pickups : H-H (Humbucker-Humbucker) Ceramic w/ Chrome cover
- Pickups - Neck : P-3002-50 (Ferrites: 8.5K 3.5H / Dimensions: 70.5mm x 38.5mm)
- Pickups - Bridge : P-3002-52.5 (Ferrites: 8.8K 3.9H / Dimensions: 70.5mm x 38.5mm)
- Tuners : 14:1 tombstone rotomatic
- Truss Rod : 2-way adjustable w/ 3-ply cover (ebony colour)
- Nut : Plastic
- Bridge : Tune-O-Matic
- Saddle : Lock-Tone
- Strings : 6 (stainless steel)
- Hardware : Chrome
- Pickguard/Trims : 3-ply ’63 vintage-style (ivory colour)
- Finish : Raw (sanded)
- Includes : 3 Picks, Clip-On Tuner, Instrument Cable, & Truss Rod Key
Dimensions
- Length : 1000mm (excluding endpin)
- Scale Length : 628mm
- Weight - Body/Neck : 3kg
- Weight - Electronics/Hardware : 0.95kg
Body
- Length : 445mm
- Width - Upper Bout : 235mm
- Width - Inner Body : 185mm
- Width - Lower Bout : 330mm
- Depth : 47mm (includes top, measured on side)
Body Compartments
- Length - Pickups : 42mm
- Width - Pickups : 87mm
- Control Knobs - Back : 135mm x 93mm (138mm x 100mm)
- Toggle Switch - Back : 37mm (56mm)
- Line Out : 23mm
- Controls : 8mm
- Switch : 12mm
- Bridge & Saddle : 12mm
- Distance - Pickup Compartments: 60mm
- Distance - Bridge Holes : 62mm
- Distance - Saddle Holes : 70mm
Neck
- Length : 550mm (flat length, measured to body)
- Length - Neck : 378mm (not including headstock)
- Length - Fretboard : 461mm
- Thickness : 23mm
- Thickness - Fretboard : 6mm
- Radius : 15 (Straight)
- Width - Nut : 43mm
- Width - 12th Fret : 53mm
Headstock
- Length : 175mm
- Width - Upper : 80mm
- Width - Inner : 68mm
- Width - Lower : 75mm
- Thickness : 15mm
- Tuner Holes : 10mm
Nut
- Length : 43mm
- Width : 8mm
- Height : 6mm
Note: All product measurements are taken by hand and may vary slightly. Please allow for minor differences in size and dimensions.
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