This was a pretty fun guitar to build. I always wanted a semi-hollow LP style guitar. I chose this kit because it was reasonably priced, knowing I would upgrade some of the components. Good points: the kit came quickly; all the parts were included and nicely laid out in the packaging; the maple veneer was nicely figured and bit thicker than I expected (though still thin - be careful when sanding); the neck fit the body perfectly; the pre-drilled holes were straight and the bridge pieces fit without adjustments; there were no high frets and no obvious sprout; and the dye I used (Angelus denim) took really well. Less good points: there were no instructions included and none I could find online; there was quite a bit of glue residue on the body that needed to be sanded off; the stock pickups and tuners were just terrible, but I expected that and got replacements I am happy with; what I didn't expect was how poor the so-called solderless wiring was: the pots were wired backwards (the audio taper pots were wired as tone, and vice-versa) and the wires were badly insulated, causing plenty of short circuits. So plan to use your own pots and wires and to do some basic soldering. Overall I am very happy with the result and would recommend this kit as a project, but go in with your eyes open. If this is your first build, it may be a bit frustrating. Read more

Bought this for my son and he loved putting it together and now it's his favorite guitar to play Read more

Because the body has a clear finish you have to sand it right back to get it take a stain or ally paint. The strings they supply are not good but you expect that. Other wise for the money it's excellent value. Does need a lot of adjustment to get rid of string buzz, and you should upgrade the pickups. Nice to set copper shielding included Read more

Leo, not sure if this is your real name but, Boy , have you got this right! This kit is Amazing, yes, with a capital 'A'. Start with the packaging, each component individually boxed and well protected. A large instruction booklet in colour that details every step in the build process so vividly, I have had tons of kits and have never seen anything like this before. The body really IS made of Poplar and not Chinese Paulownia like so many misrepresented items for sale on line. The neck is top quality Hard Maple and very well made. The hardware kit is all individually wrapped and looks exceptional, even the chrome plating is faultless. I could go on and on but I must say, as a born cynic and Not easily impressed, I am Very Impressed! Value for money, 110%. Read more

Here's a corrected version: "They sent me two by accident, and I accidentally botched the first one with spray paint. They also applied varnish to the mahogany, making it hard to add a stain. It’s not perfect. I replaced the pickups, and the soldering and assembly were a nightmare. However, it was so worth it in the end. Mine still needs some luthier work done, but it sounds amazing—probably my best-sounding guitar I own now. The guitar sustains like a beast and plays really easily too." Read more

Quality of fabrication is very poor. Neck is not a perfect fit to the body ( lose and has free play All directions). Deep scratches on the body and visible impurity on fret board top wood. Returning the item Read more