Bass Kit User Guide – SG, FB or EXP
Step-by-step guide covering the full build process for this explorer style bass.
DIY Electric Bass Kit - EXP, Mahogany body, chrome hardware
EX style DIY bass kit with a solid mahogany body, bolt-on Canadian maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and chrome hardware. Features a striking long drop headstock with one-sided tuners.
Body wood: Mahogany (1 block) | Neck: Bolt-on Canadian maple | Fretboard: Rosewood | Hardware finish: Chrome | Pickups: 2 humbuckers | Bridge: 3-point fully adjustable
- EX style with long dropping headstock
- One-sided tuners for the headstock
- Straightforward bolt-on build for beginners
- Pre-drilled neck pocket and adjustable bridge setup
This EXP bass kit in mahogany is an explorer style bass kit built around a solid mahogany body, a bolt-on Canadian maple neck, a rosewood fretboard and bold chrome hardware. As a DIY kit beginner builders love, it offers a straightforward bolt-on build, a pre-drilled neck pocket and an adjustable bridge for easy setup. See the full range of our diy bass guitar kit options if you want to compare body shapes.
Build Notes
- Mahogany body has moderate porosity; minimal grain filling typically required. Take care around contours to avoid finish drips.
- Bolt-on construction; soft wood welcomes careful pre-drilling and screwing.
- Simple bridge positioning via scale-length measurement; adjustable saddles aid intonation and action.
- Removable nut and no neck inclination simplify initial string-action adjustments.
Key Features
- Body: EX style, solid mahogany (1 block).
- Neck: Canadian maple with rosewood fretboard, 22 frets, white dot inlay.
- Hardware: Chrome; 2 humbuckers; 3-point fully adjustable bridge.
Specifications
| General | |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Hand Orientation | Right Handed |
| Neck / Body Fit | Bolt-on Joint |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Bass Body | |
| Wood Type | Mahogany |
| # of Wood Block | Made of 1 block of wood |
| Cavity/Routing | Pick-up, Bridge, Neck, Wiring routing & cover plates |
| Pilot Predrill | Neck pocket only |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Neck | |
| Scale Length | 864mm (34") |
| Tuner Pre-Drilled Holes | 14 mm |
| Wood Type | Canadian Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Inlay | White dot |
| Nut | White Bone Nut (42mm) |
| Fret Number | 22 |
| Fret Size | Jumbo Fret |
| Fret Material | CuproNickel |
| Neck Radius | 305mm (12") |
| Neck Profile | Modern C |
| Truss Rod | Double action, on the head side |
| Paint | No lacquer, No sealer, No finish |
| Bass Hardware | |
| Color | Chrome |
| Bridge | 3-Point Bridge Fully Adjustable, Chrome |
| Pick-up | 2 Humbucker Pickups, Black (H-H Configuration) |
| Switch | None |
| Machine Head | 4 Inline, Chrome |
| Knobs | 2 volume & 1 tone |
| Neck Joint Plate | Chrome |
| Strap Button | Chrome |
| Covers | Back Cover for knobs, Black |
| Wiring | Solderless Wiring |
