How to Build a Mini Guitar Kit Step-by-Step (Episode 4)

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StewMac | 3 months ago

This is the fourth and final episode in our 4 part step-by-step series on how to build a mini guitar kit.

If you missed the first three episodes you can find them here:
Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/p0kXSurOd1I
Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/c_v-rIe0ruo
Episode 3 - https://youtu.be/gv9uWJUjuqo

In Episode 1 we covered:
- Customizing the peghead
- Sanding and prepping the body for finish
- Applying the grain filler

In Episode 2
- We concentrated on applying the finish.

In Episode 3:
- installed all the hardware
- wired up the electronics
- and completed the assembly

And today we're going to put the finishing touches on the project by giving the guitar a professional setup so it plays great.

About this series:
If you ever wanted to build your own guitar, but didn't know where to start, this live build along series is a great place to start. In this 4-part series we'll show you step-by-step how to build, wire, and set up one of our fantastic mini guitar kits.

Even if you are a complete beginner, don't worry... we've made this easy -- no workshop is required. You can literally build this on your kitchen table with tools you probably already have.



Stuff you'll need for this build:

Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
https://www.stewmac.com/item/12258

Solomon SL-30 Soldering Station
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0501

Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3693

12" Precision Straightedge
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3849

6" StewMac Shop Rule
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4905

Razor files, set of 2
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4170

Luthier's File Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0842

ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, ebony
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0269-E

ColorTone Wipe-On Poly Finish
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3622

ColorTone Liquid Stain
https://www.stewmac.com/item/5038

Awl/Inlay Tracing Scribe
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1672

Foam Sanding Block
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3701

Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits
https://www.stewmac.com/item/5562

Light duty 3M Scotch-Brite pad
https://www.stewmac.com/item/7445

ColorTone Naphtha
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0766

Titebond Original Wood Glue
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0622

Masking tape
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0678
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Everything is backed by our 100% Lifetime Promise. And we have FAST worldwide shipping.

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