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DIY Guitar Kit, White MJ (Ash, Gold) — superStrat-inspired, solderless build
Build a superStrat-inspired MJ guitar. Paint, assemble, and adjust with beginner‑friendly, solderless electronics. Solid Ash body, Canadian Maple neck, and Ebony fretboard with bone nut.
Body wood: Solid Ash | Neck wood: Canadian Maple | Fretboard: Ebony | Nut material: Bone | Electronics: Solderless | Style: SuperStrat-inspired MJ
The MJ kit ash gold edition includes every component needed to build a white MJ guitar kit with golden hardware and a smooth ebony fretboard. This gold hardware MJ kit is a striking project for anyone wanting a DIY MJ style electric guitar with premium looks.
This white MJ guitar kit suits beginner builders. Painting requires some care due to the slightly porous body and intricate shape that can lead to orange peel effects; grain filler need is moderate, and the maple neck doesn’t require any. Assembly is straightforward with a bolt-on neck that lacks inclination and a pre-positioned Floyd Rose–style tremolo bridge. Setup is beginner-friendly: the tremolo bridge allows precise string height and intonation adjustments. If you are comparing options across our range of electric guitar kits, this gold-appointed MJ build stands out for its show-ready hardware.
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| General | |
| Scale Length | 648mm (25.5") |
| Hand Orientation | Right Handed |
| Neck / Body Fit | Bolt-On Joint |
| String Number | 6 |
| Guitar Body | |
| Wood Type | Solid Ash Wood |
| # of Wood Block | Made of 2 to 3 blocks of wood |
| Neck Pocket Dimension (LxWxH) | 75x55.5x20mm (2.95"x2.18"x0.79") |
| Body Height (H) | 45mm (1.77") |
| 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 |
| Guitar Neck | |
| Tuner Pre-Drilled Holes | 10 mm |
| Wood Type | Canadian Maple |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Inlay | White perloid vine inlay |
| Nut | Metal Gold Nut (42mm) |
| Fret Number | 24 |
| 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 |
| Guitar Hardware | |
| Color | Gold set with white Pickguard |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose - Double locking tremolo, Gold |
| Pick-up | H-S-H: 2 Double Coil & 1 Single Coil, White and Gold |
| Switch | 5-way selector, white & gold |
| Machine Head | Inline, Gold |
| Knobs | 1 Volume & 1 Tone |
| Neck Joint Plate | Screw with cylinder nut, Gold |
| Strap Button | Gold |
| Covers | Back Cover Floyd Rose Bridge, White |
| Wiring | Solderless Wiring |
Step-by-step guide covering the full build process.
See how others brought their kits to life in the Customer Showcase.
Explore the model’s legacy with our review of its history, style, and notable players.