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Build a distinctive full-scale bass with this ES-style DIY bass guitar kit. It features a carved semi-hollow mahogany body with white binding, a Canadian maple set-in neck and a rosewood fretboard decorated with white trapeze pearloid inlays.
The 864mm scale length provides the familiar feel and string tension of a standard 34-inch bass. Two chrome mini humbucker bass pickups, controlled by two volume knobs, two tone knobs and a three-way toggle switch, deliver a versatile dual-pickup configuration.
The unfinished body and neck are supplied without lacquer or finish, allowing you to create a natural, stained, painted or fully customised instrument. The set-in neck and trapeze-style hardware require accurate alignment and careful installation, making this kit most suitable for intermediate and advanced builders.
This ES bass kit combines the iconic single-cutaway semi-hollow-inspired shape with a carved semi-hollow mahogany body, white binding, and chrome hardware. Featuring a full 864mm scale length, two mini humbucker bass pickups, and a set-in neck, it is an excellent DIY bass kit for builders seeking classic styling and a powerful dual-humbucker configuration.
Bass Build Levels and Challenges
This ES bass kit is best suited for intermediate to advanced builders. Its carved semi-hollow mahogany body requires careful sanding and preparation before finishing, particularly around the curved surfaces and white binding. Mahogany has an open grain, so grain filler may be required when aiming for a perfectly smooth painted or gloss finish.
Assembly is more complex because the set-in Canadian maple neck must be glued precisely. The scale length, neck alignment, bridge positioning, and string action should all be checked before gluing, as corrections become difficult once the neck is permanently installed. If you'd like to compare other models before committing, browse our full range of diy bass guitar kit options.
The trapeze tailpiece and bridge must be positioned carefully according to the measured scale length and neck alignment. Accurate placement is essential for correct intonation and comfortable playability. The electronic configuration includes two mini humbucker bass pickups, two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch.
Key Features
- Carved semi-hollow mahogany ES-style body with white binding.
- Canadian maple set-in neck with a rosewood fretboard and white trapeze pearloid inlays.
- Chrome hardware set with trapeze tailpiece and two mini humbucker bass pickups.
Specifications
| General | |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Hand Orientation | Right Handed |
| Neck / Body Fit | Set-in Joint |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Bass Body | |
| Wood Type | Carved Semi-hollow Mahogany with White Binding |
| # of Wood Block | N/A |
| Neck Pocket Dimension (LxWxH) | 85mm x 42mm x 7mm |
| Body Height (H) | 82.5mm |
| Cavity/Routing | Pick-up, Bridge, Neck, Wiring routing, cover plates and switch |
| Pilot Predrill | No pre-drilled pilot holes except for the neck pocket |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Neck | |
| Tuner Pre-Drilled Holes | 9.38mm |
| Wood Type | Canadian Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Inlay | White Trapeze Pearloid Inlay |
| Nut | White Bone Nut (37.15mm) |
| Fret Number | 22 frets |
| Fret Size | Narrow Tall |
| Fret Material | Nickel |
| Neck Radius | 305mm (12") |
| Neck Profile | C |
| Truss Rod | Double action, on the head side |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Hardware | |
| Color | Chrome set |
| Bridge | Chrome Trapeze Tailpiece |
| Pick-up | 2 Mini Humbucker Bass Pickups, Chrome (H-H Configuration) |
| Switch | 3-way Toggle Switch, Chrome with Black Tip |
| Machine Head | 2R2L, Chrome |
| Knobs | 2 volumes & 2 tones |
| Strap Button | N/A |
| Covers | Not Applicable |
| Wiring |
Solderless |
