Top 30 Guitar Building Forums in 2024

1. MIMF Forums

Music Instrument Makers Forum (MIMF) is an interactive forum for the discussion of musical instrument design, construction, and repair. Ask questions and discuss everything related to making guitars. Learn about Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars, as well as Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars.
mimf.com/phpbb
Frequency 8 posts / day View Recent Threads

2. Acoustic Guitar Construction Forums

Visit the Acoustic Guitar Construction Forums and talk about everything related to making guitars. Talk about your current guitar construction projects and the process. You can also post photos and videos of your finished guitar and share the details with other guitar-building enthusiasts. Talk about the tools you use, the environment of your workspace, and other details for guitar-building beginners.
acousticguitarconstructionforum.com
Frequency 14 posts / month View Recent Threads

3. The Acoustic Guitar Forum » Build and Repair

Discuss everything related to build and repair in The Acoustic Guitar Forum. Ask questions about glueing the fretboard to the neck and ask for neck adjustment advice. Get to know information related to guitar restoration and get help with identifying guitar makes and models. Find out where to get replacement parts and more tips related to building guitars.
acousticguitarforum.com
Facebook Followers 2.5K Frequency 29 posts / month View Recent Threads

4. Luthier Talk Forums

Luthier Talk Forums is a place to post and discuss guitar and other string instrument builds. Also, tell us what you found and did to restore the string instrument to its former glory in this forum. Ask questions related to building guitars and get to know what wood to use, as well as glue, fillers, paint, hardware, parts, and more.
luthiertalk.com
Frequency 1 post / week View Recent Threads

5. KitGuitars Forum

The KitGuitars Forum teaches beginners how to kit-build a Guitar. Here you can also learn how to Scratch Build a Guitar. Discuss guitar-building procedures and get tips on finishing your guitar. Check out the reference library for guitar tops and other resources for perfecting your guitar's look and performance.
kitguitarsforum.com
Frequency 10 posts / day View Recent Threads

6. Pit Bull Guitar Forums

The Pit Bull Guitar Forum is a discussion forum dedicated to building your own custom guitar kit. Post photos of your finished Pit Bull Guitar and tell us something about it. Beginner guitar builders and chat and find out everything they need to know to get the very best from their Pit Bull Guitars kit.
buildyourownguitar.com.au
Frequency 17 posts / month View Recent Threads

7. Cigar Box Nation Forums » Building Secrets

The Cigar Box Nation is a forum dedicated to the building process of Cigar Box Guitars. Here you can find helpful resources, how-to details, free plans, parts, and more. Ask questions related to building guitars and get help from expert guitar builders and enthusiasts. Share pictures of your built Cigar Box Guitar and talk about the process.
cigarboxnation.com
Frequency 3 posts / month View Recent Threads

8. Ultimate Guitar Forums » Gear Building & Customizing

Talk about everything related to Gear building and customizations in the Ultimate Guitar Forums. Here you can discuss everything about building amps, making pedals, and modding guitars. Ask questions on guitar building and modifications, and get all the resources you need for parts, builds, and more.
ultimate-guitar.com
Facebook Followers 718.3KTwitter Followers 31.2KInstagram Followers 68K Frequency 6 posts / month View Recent Threads

9. The Canadian Guitar Forum » Guitar Building

The Canadian Guitar Forum is a place for discussions related to Canadian Guitar builders, methods, and Ideas. Show off your craftsmanship and post pictures of your work. Talk about Guitar modifications, pickup repair, titanium saddles, Grover Tuner Disassembly, and learn how to file sharp Guitar Frets.
guitarscanada.com
Frequency 2 posts / day View Recent Threads

10. Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum » Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build

Discuss everything related to Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build in the Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum. Ask questions about nodes and anti-nodes, visual analyzer settings, determination of soundboard flexural rigidity, how to solve intonation problems, and how to fix a bridge rotation that is too high.
anzlf.com
Frequency 9 posts / day View Recent Threads

11. GuitarPCB Forums » GuitarPCB Build Support

The GuitarPCB Forums is where you can ask questions and find support on all things guitars and pedals. Show off your builds or ask questions related to tones, audio problems, and more. Join the discussions on DIY pedals and guitars, and share your tips and guides with other guitarists and instrument-building enthusiasts.
guitarpcb.com
Facebook Followers 3.4KTwitter Followers 326Instagram Followers 763 Frequency 2 posts / day View Recent Threads

12. Jazz Guitar Forums » The Builder's Bench

Jazz Guitar Forums brings you The Builder's Bench, a place to talk about building guitars. Here you can find information on experienced US Archtop Luthiers. You can also discuss Trenier guitars, pickup covers soldering, removing wood, inexpensive nut files, best brushes for guitar finishing, and questions about binding.
jazzguitar.be
Facebook Followers 21.1KTwitter Followers 3.8K Frequency 29 posts / month View Recent Threads

13. GuitarAttack Forum

Get to know everything about fixing and building guitars with the GuitarAttack Forum. Check out the discussions on Custom P-90 Pickup Build, building an Electric Guitar from scratch, how to remove a fretboard, and Peavey solo series rescue. Talk about your new projects and share details on the restoration of old guitars.
guitarattack.proboards.com
Frequency 3 posts / week View Recent Threads

14. Strat Talk Forums » DIY Start

Building your own S-Type Guitar? This is your place to discuss the whole process. Talk about your current or recently finished guitar projects and share what is on your desk right now. Ask questions about tools to use, and to deal with an oversized strat body, or learn about 1950s finishes. Discuss painting your guitar, finishing touches, repairs, and more.
strat-talk.com
Frequency 2 posts / day View Recent Threads

15. Unofficial Warmoth Forum » Builds in Progress

The Unofficial Warmoth Forum is a place to show off what you're working on! Talk about your builds in progress and share the details of the process. Share tips related to building or fixing guitars, talk about repairing minor cracks and finishing the body of the guitar. You can also talk about your past works and what were some interesting guitars you built.
unofficialwarmoth.com
Frequency 1 post / week View Recent Threads

16. Moe's Tavern 2.0: A Guitar Forum » The Instrument Workshop

The Instrument Workshop is for anything about maintaining, repairing, modifying, or building musical instruments. Moe's Tavern 2.0 is a Guitar Forum to talk about Guitar Setup Observations, temporary fixes for a low nut slot, binding, fret polishing, bass bridges, fret removal and replacements, and more.
moestavern.freeforums.net
Frequency 3 posts / month View Recent Threads

17. OffsetGuitars Forums » Mods & Projects

Discuss guitar modifications and projects in the Offset Guitars Forums. Get to know about where to find replacement parts and suppliers, and what tools are best for restoring or fixing a guitar. Talk about building guitars and share details on your recent projects and builds. Get to know about unique projects and share your tips with other guitar enthusiasts.
offsetguitars.com
Frequency 20 posts / month View Recent Threads

18. Guitarchat Forums » Build Diaries

Share your guitar build in the Build Diaries of the Guitarchat Forums. Post photos and talk about the process of making various types of guitars. Discuss the Electric Resonator Scratch Build, different types of body woods, ebony fretboards, and wood dyeing tips. Share your resources for parts and suppliers and get to know more about building guitars.
guitarchat.co.uk
Facebook Followers 31 Frequency 3 posts / quarter View Recent Threads

19. The Gear Page Forums » Builder's & Retailer's

The Builder's & Retailer's area is to be used by builders and dealers to discuss their products without it being considered spam. A good place to put new gear news or shows. Talk about distinctive guitars and amps, pedals, footswitches, and more. Individuals can also share what is new in the shop, here on The Gear Page Forums.
thegearpage.net
Frequency 4 posts / week View Recent Threads

20. Rukind Forums » Guitar Building and Mods

The Rukind Forums is a place to talk about the music of the Grateful Dead. Here you can discuss Guitar Building and modifications. Talk about Rusch Guitars, your Rosebud/tiger project, and other custom builds. You can also ask questions about identifying vintage internal guitar preamps, recycled Ivory for inlays, and Wolf Knobs Sources.
rukind.com
Frequency 3 posts / month View Recent Threads

21. Guitar Gathering Community » Guitar Care, Repair & Building

The Guitar Gathering Community is a place to discuss Guitar Care, Repair and Building-related latest topics. Pro guitar tech, Greg Voros from Gruhn Guitars, Nashville helps answer questions. Ask for advice on building a set neck guitar, DIY Guitar Kits, lighter String options for Acoustic, and replacing missing part on head stock.
guitargathering.com
Facebook Followers 958Twitter Followers 307Instagram Followers 505 Frequency 1 post / month View Recent Threads

22. Reddit » Guitar Making

The Guitar Making subreddit is where individuals can discuss and learn about guitar making and restorations. Here you can ask questions about guitar builds and parts. Get to know where you can find custom-made parts and other electrical parts for guitars. Share the making process and ask for advice and tips from experts.
reddit.com
Frequency 1 post / week View Recent Threads

23. The Guitar Forum » Guitar Building

Share posts and talk about Guitar Building on The Guitar Forum. Share resources, videos, guides, and more related to building a custom guitar, and talk about the build quality, appearance, performance, and process. You can also discuss guitar-building kits and share your reviews on the difficulty level of using the kit.
theguitarforum.net
Frequency 1 post / year View Recent Threads

24. Reranch » The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum

The Guitar Refinishing and Restoration Forum is for those interested in the arcane art/science of guitar refinishing and restoration. Here you can post questions or share details about your guitar restoration or building projects. Share your enthusiasm for guitars and how you repaired vintage guitars, electronics, amps, and other accessories.
reranch.com
Frequency 9 posts / year View Recent Threads

25. Reddit » DIY Guitar

The DIY Guitar subreddit is the place to discuss Guitar modifications, DIY Guitar builds, Guitar electronics, wiring, DIY effect pedal builds, effect pedal mods, guitar pick-ups, and more. Ask questions about the Jaguar build, and where to buy a Jazzmaster hardware kit in the EU. Find out how to remove paint from a jazz bass to custom stain and ask for help with custom wiring.
reddit.com
Frequency 30 posts / year View Recent Threads

26. ProjectGuitar Forums

Visit the Project Guitar Forum and share your built guitars and work in progress, and talk about your process and ideas. Upload your designs and provide advice to other guitar-building enthusiasts. Talk about your guitar building and repair business and share details about the gear you own.
projectguitar.com
Frequency 5 posts / year View Recent Threads

27. Guitar Making Community

Check out the Guitar Making Community to discuss all about creating guitars. Stay updated with the content posted in the forum and learn everything you need to know about making guitars. Showcase your masterpiece here and talk about your guitar-building journey. You can also share your tips and tricks related to making guitars.
guitarmaking.co.uk
Facebook Followers 760Twitter Followers 366 Frequency 5 posts / year View Recent Threads