FAQ

Every kit features premium, kiln-dried tonewood bodies and necks, a pre-cut authentic bone nut, all necessary electronic components, standard pickups, and reliable hardware. You also receive our custom 16-page full-colour step-by-step instruction manual alongside a free matching veneer sample piece to test out your choice of stains or finishes.

No soldering is required. 100% of our DIY guitar kit range uses a completely solderless design with simple plug-and-play quick-connect wiring, so no soldering iron is needed on any kit we sell. This makes assembly straightforward for first-time builders.

Because many of our wood veneers (spalted maple, flamed maple, quilted maple and burl veneer) feature unique grain patterns, we offer a custom selection service. Contact us before dispatch and we will send photos of 2 or 3 actual kits currently in stock, so you can choose your exact preferred top.

We source high-quality kiln-dried tonewoods to ensure reliable structural stability and rich resonance. Our standard lineups utilize solid Mahogany, premium lightweight Ash, and select Basswood for starter templates, alongside beautiful specialty maple veneer configurations.

Yes. Coban Guitars carries one of the UK’s most comprehensive catalogs of dedicated Left-Handed DIY kits across multiple body configurations including ST, TL, LP, and semi-hollow formats.

We provide a complimentary piece of identical raw veneer matching your specific body type choice so that you can freely practice applying various stains, bursts, oils, or spray lacquer coats safely before ever applying it directly to your raw guitar body.

Orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse via DPD. Order before 9am and your kit is sent the same day for next-working-day delivery to the UK mainland. Other UK addresses – the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands and the Scilly Isles – are on a 48-hour service, with the courier surcharge shown at checkout.

Yes. We ship across Europe and to the United States, and the cost is calculated automatically at checkout – nothing needs arranging in advance. European delivery is GBP 30 to GBP 40 depending on the country, and the United States is GBP 70. Orders are sent DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), so duties and import taxes are settled before delivery. For a country we do not list, email admin@cobanguitars.co.uk and we will quote for it.

We operate with a supportive ‘Safety Net’ framework. If you make an error sanding, routing, or finishing, reach out to our support channel. We will work alongside you to source individual replacement components, necks, or electronics at nominal project rates to ensure you successfully cross the finish line.

We offer both configurations. Our inventory outlines clear design specs under every item listing. Beginner formats tend to favor straightforward bolt-on installation engineering, while historic shapes feature traditional deep set-in (glue-in) wood neck structures.

Absolutely. All of our structural body cuts follow industry-standard blueprint dimensions. This gives you an ideal template to upgrade your pickups, bridge pieces, and tuning pegs down the line as you bond with your completed instrument.

Basic setups require masking tape, varied grits of sandpaper, clean cloth towels, standard screwdrivers, and your chosen wood staining or painting supplies. Our 16-page guide covers setup details thoroughly.

We offer real-time builder support. You can reach our team via phone at 07397159810 or by dropping an email to admin@cobanguitars.co.uk for timely assistance from experienced kit builders.

Yes. Beyond standalone all-in-one build kits, we offer a dedicated inventory section featuring individual premium replacement bodies, replacement necks, uncut bone nuts, specialized soft bass strings, and various assembly essentials.

Yes, all necks feature pre-installed, seated, and machine-leveled frets done straight at the factory level. Depending on climate adaptations during transport, slight edge touch-ups or custom fine-tuning adjustments may be preferred during final setup.

Yes, we maintain a dedicated selection of pre-painted kits featuring high-gloss finishes like Metallic Black or classic styles with contrasting pickguards for builders who want to skip the painting phase entirely.

Our premium bodies accept a wide array of options including water-based stains, specialized guitar nitrocellulose lacquers, simple polyurethane coats, or traditional tung/tru-oil rubdowns for a tactile finish.

Most models feature factory pre-drilled tracking pilot alignment positions for standard bridges. Certain advanced archetypes leave tracking holes clear to give builders total freedom over specific scale preferences or aftermarket hardware pairings.

Yes, we feature unique designs ranging from modern Headless configurations and exotic Poplar Burl tops to advanced multi-neck setups and Double-Neck Guitar/Bass hybrid kits.

We accept returns on kits that remain completely unworked, unglued, and unmodified in their original packaging. However, we highly encourage reaching out to us first—our step-by-step documentation and live support are designed to help builders of all experience levels succeed.