Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is the third episode in our 4 part step-by-step series on how to build a mini guitar kit.
If you missed the first two episodes you can find them here:
Episode 1 - youtu.be/p0kXSurOd1I
Episode 2 - youtu.be/c_v-rIe0ruo
In Episode 1 we covered:
- Customizing the peghead
- Sanding and prepping the body for finish
- Applying the grain filler
In this Episode 2
- We concentrated on applying the finish.
And in today's episode we are going to:
- install all the hardware
- wire up the electronics
- and complete the assembly
About this series:
If you ever wanted to build your own guitar, but didn't know where to start, this live build along series is a great place to start. In this 4-part series we'll show you step-by-step how to build, wire, and set up one of our fantastic mini guitar kits.
Even if you are a complete beginner, don't worry... we've made this easy -- no workshop is required. You can literally build this on your kitchen table with tools you probably already have.
Stuff you'll need for this build:
Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
stewmac.com/item/12258
Solomon SL-30 Soldering Station
stewmac.com/item/0501
Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set
stewmac.com/item/3693
12" Precision Straightedge
stewmac.com/item/3849
6" StewMac Shop Rule
stewmac.com/item/4905
Razor files, set of 2
stewmac.com/item/4170
Luthier's File Set
stewmac.com/item/0842
ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, ebony
stewmac.com/item/0269-E
ColorTone Wipe-On Poly Finish
stewmac.com/item/3622
ColorTone Liquid Stain
stewmac.com/item/5038
Awl/Inlay Tracing Scribe
stewmac.com/item/1672
Foam Sanding Block
stewmac.com/item/3701
Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits
stewmac.com/item/5562
Light duty 3M Scotch-Brite pad
stewmac.com/item/7445
ColorTone Naphtha
stewmac.com/item/0766
Titebond Original Wood Glue
stewmac.com/item/0622
Masking tape
stewmac.com/item/0678
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StewMac has everything you need to build, modify, or repair guitars.
Everything is backed by our 100% Lifetime Promise. And we have FAST worldwide shipping.
Shop StewMac: stewmac.com
Facebook: facebook.com/StewMac
Instagram: @StewMac_Guitar
This is the third episode in our 4 part step-by-step series on how to build a mini guitar kit.
If you missed the first two episodes you can find them here:
Episode 1 - youtu.be/p0kXSurOd1I
Episode 2 - youtu.be/c_v-rIe0ruo
In Episode 1 we covered:
- Customizing the peghead
- Sanding and prepping the body for finish
- Applying the grain filler
In this Episode 2
- We concentrated on applying the finish.
And in today's episode we are going to:
- install all the hardware
- wire up the electronics
- and complete the assembly
About this series:
If you ever wanted to build your own guitar, but didn't know where to start, this live build along series is a great place to start. In this 4-part series we'll show you step-by-step how to build, wire, and set up one of our fantastic mini guitar kits.
Even if you are a complete beginner, don't worry... we've made this easy -- no workshop is required. You can literally build this on your kitchen table with tools you probably already have.
Stuff you'll need for this build:
Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
stewmac.com/item/12258
Solomon SL-30 Soldering Station
stewmac.com/item/0501
Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set
stewmac.com/item/3693
12" Precision Straightedge
stewmac.com/item/3849
6" StewMac Shop Rule
stewmac.com/item/4905
Razor files, set of 2
stewmac.com/item/4170
Luthier's File Set
stewmac.com/item/0842
ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, ebony
stewmac.com/item/0269-E
ColorTone Wipe-On Poly Finish
stewmac.com/item/3622
ColorTone Liquid Stain
stewmac.com/item/5038
Awl/Inlay Tracing Scribe
stewmac.com/item/1672
Foam Sanding Block
stewmac.com/item/3701
Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits
stewmac.com/item/5562
Light duty 3M Scotch-Brite pad
stewmac.com/item/7445
ColorTone Naphtha
stewmac.com/item/0766
Titebond Original Wood Glue
stewmac.com/item/0622
Masking tape
stewmac.com/item/0678
- - - - - - - - - - - -
StewMac has everything you need to build, modify, or repair guitars.
Everything is backed by our 100% Lifetime Promise. And we have FAST worldwide shipping.
Shop StewMac: stewmac.com
Facebook: facebook.com/StewMac
Instagram: @StewMac_Guitar
