--- product_id: 410106523 title: "BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kits Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard You Build The Guitar" brand: "bexgears" price: "KD 103.39" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Bex Gears" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/410106523-bexgears-diy-8-string-electric-guitar-kits-burl-poplar-veener store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # premium okoume & maple wood 8-string extended range DIY build with pre-drilled precision BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kits Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard You Build The Guitar **Brand:** bexgears **Price:** KD 103.39 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Build Your Dream Axe & Own the Stage ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kits Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard You Build The Guitar by bexgears - **How much does it cost?** KD 103.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/410106523-bexgears-diy-8-string-electric-guitar-kits-burl-poplar-veener) ## Best For - bexgears enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bexgears brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **DIY Assembly, Pro Results:** Pre-drilled holes and included hardware make building your custom guitar a rewarding experience. - • **Crafted from Premium Woods:** Okoume body, burl poplar veneer, and maple neck deliver rich resonance and sleek aesthetics. - • **Adjustable Truss Rod & Controls:** Fine-tune your setup with an adjustable neck and versatile volume/tone controls for personalized sound. - • **Master Your Sound with 8 Strings:** Expand your musical horizons with a full octave of tonal possibilities. - • **Smooth Composite Ebony Fingerboard:** Enjoy fast, comfortable playability with a durable, high-quality fretboard. ## Overview The BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kit offers a unique hands-on experience to build a professional-grade instrument featuring an okoume body with burl poplar veneer, a maple neck, and a composite ebony fingerboard. Designed for right-handed players, this kit includes all pre-drilled parts, strings, and hardware, allowing you to customize and fine-tune your guitar with adjustable truss rod and tone controls. Perfect for enthusiasts eager to learn guitar mechanics or expand their sonic palette with 8 strings, this kit balances quality materials and affordability, making it a standout project for creative professionals and hobbyists alike. ## Description You Build The Guitar Country of Origin: CHINA Dexterity: Right Handed Body Material: Okoume Body Top Veneer: Burl poplar top Neck Material: Maple Fretboard Material: composite ebony Scale: 26 1/2 Frets: 24 Nut Width: 1 7/8 Truss Rod: Adjustable Rod Nut Controls: 1 Volume & 1 Tone 3 way witch Hardware Color: Black Chrome Knobs Strings:8 String weight: 7 lbs.If you need instructions, we will send it to you as a PDF. Review: Great guitar and customer service. - When I assembled this, I found that one of the pickups were manufactured with a defect. Half of the pickup was dead and there were some machining/crossthreading issues with the bridge. Reached out to the seller, and they hooked me up with replacement parts, no questions asked, and the parts got here fast. 10/10 plan on buying more kits from them. Fantastic customer service. Review: Great First Kit If You Are Prepared To Fix A Few Things - For the $200 price point, this is a great deal. The guitar is obviously not top of the line but it is comfortable and the constituent parts are pretty well made. I have 6 other guitars but this is my first 8 string and my first DIY kit. The assembly is hands down the most fun part, followed closely by finishing the wood however you like. A coat of stain and 4-5 coats of clear coat and you'll have a slick axe for your collection. However, being as cheap as it is, you should prepare to do a some work on your own to fix some of the flaws it comes with. The Good: -The assembly is fantastic fun -The neck exceeded my expectations. It is smooth, decently thin for fast playing (thinner than my SG neck but a tad thicker than my Ibanez RG 7 string), comfortable to hold, and the feet work is really well done. Besides the usual truss rod adjustments it was basically perfect out of the box. -The burled veneer looks great, especially when finished -the body is pretty light but when it is all assembled the guitar has a nice heft to it. -Once assembled it feels sturdy and not likely to fall apart. Nothing is loose and the neck slots very nicely into the body to make for a solid piece. The Meh: -The pack-in strings are entirely too small of a guage to hold a tune or play with any decent sound for the lowest 4 strings. A minor issue really. Get the Ernie Ball Heavy Bottom guages and the nut/tuners fit them just fine -The stock pickups will get you playing right out of the box, but really think about upgrading them to something better. They are fine, but the lower strings can sound a bit muddy -There are no pack-in instructions, but there is a video on desertcart that walks you through the process step by step. Would definitely prefer an instruction booklet but the video works just fine. Some of. the assembly is pretty straight forward anyway but might be troublesome for a complete newbie The Bad: *These first few aren't bad if you have the tools, but if not will cause an issue* -There were no holes drilled for the pickups -A few of the holes for the screws in back of the headstock to hold the tuners in place (not the holes for the machine heads themselves, those were perfect) are misaligned so you might have to adjust those accordingly -The plastic electronics cover is slightly misaligned so I'll have to grind down one side about a 16th of an inch so it seats properly -The screw holes for the truss rod cover were not drilled deep enough *These last few are a bit less forgivable* -4 screws missing: 2 for the strap holders and 2 for anchoring the pickup switch in place. You can purchase new strap holders at any guitar store but the switch screws are particular and should not be missing from the kit. I was fortunate that I had some extra screws that basically fit but they are a bit troublesome to find elsewhere. Misaligned holes are one thing but wholly missing hardware is not good. -There is a spot, about a quarter inch long, where the veneer either peeled off slightly or wasn't properly glued to begin with where my forearm sits as I play. This was noticed before assembly began but the clear coats seem to be doing their job in holding it in place. I have to emphasize that it is hardly noticable and you have to be looking for it to see it, but still a bad oversight. Now many of these bads are only bad if you do not have the tools/minimal knowhow to fix the issues so just take into consideration that you are getting a cheap DIY kit that won't be perfect out of the box. But if you are getting a DIY kit you probably have the tools and knowhow to fix these issues anyway. I know this going in and viewed it as some more fun problem-solving to make this guitar even more of my own creation. Summary: Despite the issues, this was an extremely fun and satisfying project for a very good price. I would rather build a $200 guitar kit than buy a $200 guitar premade and would get another kit from BexGears again. It's a cheap, build-it-yourself assembly kit and you have to go in with that mindset. Despite the price it is pretty decently made. This is perfect for a father-son project, weekend project, way to experiment with finishing guitars, a good way to learn the ins and ours of what makes a guitar tick, or just a fun and cheap excuse to get another guitar. Definitely recommend this for anyone. ## Features - 8 String Electric Guitar Kits - Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard - Kit Includes All Parts To Build A Complete Playable Guitar.All Holes Are Pre-Drilled, Complete With Strings And Electric Cord; Available In Right-Handed Versions Only - If you need instructions, we will send it to you as a PDF. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09QKD3RJG | | Back Material Type | Okoume Wood | | Best Sellers Rank | #64,841 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #166 in Electric Guitar Beginner Kits | | Body Material | Okoume | | Body Material Type | Okoume | | Brand | BexGears | | Brand Name | BexGears | | Color | Black, Brown | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews | | Fretboard Material Type | Composite ebony | | Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Manufacturer | meso | | Manufacturer Part Number | YGK-8S | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Number of Strings | 8 | | Scale Length | 25.5 Inches | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Top Material Type | Burl poplar | | UPC | 745687314490 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BexGears - **Color:** Black, Brown - **Top Material Type:** Burl poplar - **Body Material:** Okoume - **Back Material Type:** Okoume Wood - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **Fretboard Material Type:** Composite ebony - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H - **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel - **Hand Orientation:** Right ## Images ![BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kits Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard You Build The Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912CashVhFL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you have an 8-string model with a Floyd Rose cutout? Is that possible?** A: No, we only have this model available. Thanks! **Q: Will an Ibanez RG8 neck fit the neck pocket?** A: Rg8 is a 27 scale this bridge placement is based on a 25.5 scale so it will not work regardless of pocket dimensions. **Q: Do you have or can you make a body with a floyd rose cute-out? i'm not worried about the heastock. i'd add locking machine heads if needed.** A: Do not have nor can I make your required body at this time... **Q: Does this have a fretless version? Can the neck be purchased by itself?** A: No, we don't have fretless version for 8 string kit, but we do have fretless 8 string electric guitar, please check it by Amazon ASIN# B09B6N31ZY or you can visit our Amazon store for all instruments by store name" mangolulu18". Thanks! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar and customer service. *by J***O on April 15, 2024* When I assembled this, I found that one of the pickups were manufactured with a defect. Half of the pickup was dead and there were some machining/crossthreading issues with the bridge. Reached out to the seller, and they hooked me up with replacement parts, no questions asked, and the parts got here fast. 10/10 plan on buying more kits from them. Fantastic customer service. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great First Kit If You Are Prepared To Fix A Few Things *by M***S on June 18, 2022* For the $200 price point, this is a great deal. The guitar is obviously not top of the line but it is comfortable and the constituent parts are pretty well made. I have 6 other guitars but this is my first 8 string and my first DIY kit. The assembly is hands down the most fun part, followed closely by finishing the wood however you like. A coat of stain and 4-5 coats of clear coat and you'll have a slick axe for your collection. However, being as cheap as it is, you should prepare to do a some work on your own to fix some of the flaws it comes with. The Good: -The assembly is fantastic fun -The neck exceeded my expectations. It is smooth, decently thin for fast playing (thinner than my SG neck but a tad thicker than my Ibanez RG 7 string), comfortable to hold, and the feet work is really well done. Besides the usual truss rod adjustments it was basically perfect out of the box. -The burled veneer looks great, especially when finished -the body is pretty light but when it is all assembled the guitar has a nice heft to it. -Once assembled it feels sturdy and not likely to fall apart. Nothing is loose and the neck slots very nicely into the body to make for a solid piece. The Meh: -The pack-in strings are entirely too small of a guage to hold a tune or play with any decent sound for the lowest 4 strings. A minor issue really. Get the Ernie Ball Heavy Bottom guages and the nut/tuners fit them just fine -The stock pickups will get you playing right out of the box, but really think about upgrading them to something better. They are fine, but the lower strings can sound a bit muddy -There are no pack-in instructions, but there is a video on Amazon that walks you through the process step by step. Would definitely prefer an instruction booklet but the video works just fine. Some of. the assembly is pretty straight forward anyway but might be troublesome for a complete newbie The Bad: *These first few aren't bad if you have the tools, but if not will cause an issue* -There were no holes drilled for the pickups -A few of the holes for the screws in back of the headstock to hold the tuners in place (not the holes for the machine heads themselves, those were perfect) are misaligned so you might have to adjust those accordingly -The plastic electronics cover is slightly misaligned so I'll have to grind down one side about a 16th of an inch so it seats properly -The screw holes for the truss rod cover were not drilled deep enough *These last few are a bit less forgivable* -4 screws missing: 2 for the strap holders and 2 for anchoring the pickup switch in place. You can purchase new strap holders at any guitar store but the switch screws are particular and should not be missing from the kit. I was fortunate that I had some extra screws that basically fit but they are a bit troublesome to find elsewhere. Misaligned holes are one thing but wholly missing hardware is not good. -There is a spot, about a quarter inch long, where the veneer either peeled off slightly or wasn't properly glued to begin with where my forearm sits as I play. This was noticed before assembly began but the clear coats seem to be doing their job in holding it in place. I have to emphasize that it is hardly noticable and you have to be looking for it to see it, but still a bad oversight. Now many of these bads are only bad if you do not have the tools/minimal knowhow to fix the issues so just take into consideration that you are getting a cheap DIY kit that won't be perfect out of the box. But if you are getting a DIY kit you probably have the tools and knowhow to fix these issues anyway. I know this going in and viewed it as some more fun problem-solving to make this guitar even more of my own creation. Summary: Despite the issues, this was an extremely fun and satisfying project for a very good price. I would rather build a $200 guitar kit than buy a $200 guitar premade and would get another kit from BexGears again. It's a cheap, build-it-yourself assembly kit and you have to go in with that mindset. Despite the price it is pretty decently made. This is perfect for a father-son project, weekend project, way to experiment with finishing guitars, a good way to learn the ins and ours of what makes a guitar tick, or just a fun and cheap excuse to get another guitar. Definitely recommend this for anyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute must-have *by K***E on July 21, 2024* Bought this to get acquainted with the extra 2 strings, as im primarily a 6 string player, fully expecting some severe hurdles in playability and quality. I'm honestly amazed with it. It's not without some flaws, but even a guitar at 3-4 times the price, these flaws would be minor. The tuning isn't perfect (which is easy to fix with locking tuners and a better nut), there's some very minor inconsistencies with the frets (which is another relatively easy fix), but overall, nothing that would stop you from enjoying playing. You don't even notice it through a distorted amp. The pickups are pretty noisy, as I don't believe they are wax potted. But that is also another easy fix. The neck and body are both rugged, giving me no reason to fear it will break easily. The body is nice and thin, the neck joint is out of the way, and the neck profile is very comfortable. I havent had any trouble with slides, bends, or upper fret access. I also had to put wooden toothpicks in the strap button screw holes, as the screws kept working their way out. Over-all, considering the price, it's an absolute steal. If you like ibanez, this feels a lot like an RG. If you're into modding guitars to fit you perfectly, and/or you're looking to get into the world of extended range, this is the perfect platform. Low risk, high reward. ## Frequently Bought Together - BexGears DIY 8 String Electric Guitar Kits Burl poplar veener top okoume Body maple neck & composite ebony fingerboard You Build The Guitar - Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings, 9-80 Gauge (P02624) - 3 Sets of Ernie Ball 2625 8-String Slinky Nickel-Wound Electric Guitar Strings 1 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/410106523-bexgears-diy-8-string-electric-guitar-kits-burl-poplar-veener](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/410106523-bexgears-diy-8-string-electric-guitar-kits-burl-poplar-veener) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*