Guitar Kits UK: Build, Upgrade, and Customise Your Instrument
For guitar enthusiasts who love the idea of upgrading their own electric guitar, Armstrong Music’s range of guitar kits and accessories provides the perfect starting point. From essential guitar parts hardware to electronic components and plastic accessory kits, we’ve got everything you need to build or customise your ideal guitar.
Our accessory kit for Fender Stratocaster includes all the necessary plastic parts to ensure a consistent colour across all components.
Strat Accessory Plastic Parts Kit
One of our standout products is the Plastic Accessory Kit for Fender Stratocaster, which is available in a variety of colours including black, mint green, parchment, white, and cream. This kit includes:
- 2 x tone knobs with 24 splines for CTS pots.
- 1 x volume knob with 24 splines for CTS pots.
- 3 x pickup covers measuring 52mm (centre to centre of the outer polepiece holes).
- 1 x backplate with 6 individual string holes (comes with clear protective film).
- 1 x tremolo arm tip.
- 1 x switch tip for switches with a wider 5mm x 1.3mm lever, such as CRL and Oak.
Designed to replace Fender part numbers 099-1363-000, 099-1395-000, 099-1362-000, and 099-1363-000, this kit is a versatile choice for anyone looking to freshen up their Strat. What’s more, the included pickup covers are fully compatible with any of the Kent Armstrong Strat replacement pickups we stock. You can explore our range of Strat pickups here and learn more about pickup anatomy and their role in tone in our blog post: Anatomy of a Guitar Pickup.
Our wiring kits include all the essential electrical components for the most popular guitar models, featuring top-tier brands like CTS, Switchcraft, Gavitt, CRL, and Oak for the highest quality and reliability.
Electronic Kits for Custom Wiring
If you’re delving into guitar electronics, our Electronic Kits offer a fantastic way to upgrade or build your guitar’s wiring system. These kits are not pre-wired, so some soldering is required, giving you the chance to tailor your setup to your liking.
Available for Strat, Tele, P Bass, Jazz Bass, and Gibson-style guitars, these kits include high-quality components such as:
By combining these kits with our range of Kent Armstrong pickups, you can create a customised electronic setup that delivers the tone you’ve always wanted. For more on how pickups and electronics work together, check out our blog post: Anatomy of a Guitar Pickup.
Complete Guitar Hardware Kits
For those looking to build an entire guitar, our Guitar Hardware Kits provide everything you need—apart from the body and neck—to create a complete instrument. Each kit is carefully curated to ensure a seamless assembly process and includes:
- A pre-wired pickguard assembly featuring Kent Armstrong STV-1 vintage pickups, a 5-way switch, volume and tone controls, and 11 mounting screws.
- A vintage-style tremolo bridge with screws, springs, tremolo arm, and string earth wire with solder-free connectors.
- A recessed jack plate with connectors for easy wiring.
- String retainers, strap buttons, a pre-slotted top nut, and a neck plate with screws.
- A backplate to cover the tremolo cavity, with mounting screws included.
- Additional tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, a lead, a polish cloth, set-up strings, and a plectrum.
Our Strat hardware kit, for example, offers a convenient way to build and finish your guitar in just a couple of evenings. Whether you’re a first-time builder or an experienced luthier, these kits make the process straightforward and rewarding.
Start Your Guitar Project Today
Whether you’re upgrading your existing guitar, building a custom instrument from scratch, or diving into the world of guitar electronics, Armstrong Music’s range of kits and accessories has you covered. Explore our full range of guitar kits here and start your next project today!
Like this blog post? Checkout our blog post dedciated to selecting the right guitar pot.