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Last post: New kit finish choice by Radmcg, Mon May 04, 2026 3:28 pm

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Kit Guitars
General Information about Building Kit Guitars

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Kit Ukuleles
General Information about Building Kit Ukuleles

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Last post: Holiday sale on Ukulele T/B/S… by Bob Gleason, Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:00 pm

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Kit Mandolins
General Information about Building Kit Mandolins

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Last post: Re: F5 Mandolin Kit by BlindBo, Mon Aug 11, 2025 5:13 pm

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Kit Electric Guitars
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Last post: Re: Stew-Mac Strat Kit by JLT, Sun Apr 05, 2026 3:49 pm

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