If you want a custom guitar body, but don’t have the tools or the time to make one yourself, here’s the perfect solution for you.  Stan Shields from The Inventing Shed sells one of a kind electric bodies that he has built with select woods.  I can personally attest to the quality of Stan’s Work… we own a stunning guitar built by The Inventing Shed.

Here’s a couple of bodies that Stan has for sale right now. If you’re interested in these bodies or would like to talk to Stan about having a custom body built for you, please contact Stan at The Inventing Shed

Priced at $349.00 The first body pictured above is a solid body Strat-style shape that is a little smaller and lighter than a standard Fender. It measures 12.0″ across the bouts and is 17″ long, it weighs 3lbs, 10 oz. The top is a beautiful piece of bookmatched burled maple with dramatic flame as well, 1/2″ thick. This top will be VERY 3D with a finish on it. The back is two-piece Alder with a curly Koa control cavity cover. Neck pocket is routed for a Fender Stratocaster-spec 25.5″ scale neck. Routed for a Fender-style six-hole tremolo tailpiece and three top-mount single coils. No pickguard is required (and a standard Strat pickguard will not fit). I have maple and Rosewood fingerboard necks available for this body as well. Photos were taken after misting with mineral spirits. We welcome questions and requests for more information.

Priced at $349.00 The second body pictured above is a solid body Strat-style shape that is a little smaller and lighter than a standard Fender. It measures 12.0″ across the bouts and is 17″ long.  The top is a beautiful piece of bookmatched burled maple, 1/2″ thick. It weighs 3lbs 7oz. The back is two-piece Alder with a curly Koa control cavity cover. Neck pocket is routed for a Fender Stratocaster-spec 25.5″ scale neck. Routed for a Fender-style six-hole tremolo tailpiece and three top-mount single coils. No pickguard is required (and a standard Strat pickguard will not fit). I have maple and Rosewood fingerboard necks available for this body as well. We welcome questions and requests for more information. Stan

Please contact Stan at The Inventing Shed for more details

To order items from this page, please CONTACT US with the item number(s) that you’re interested in.

CLICK THE PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with gorgeous figure and color (pictured above) click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #810
  
• 21″ x 7 15/16″ x 3/8″ each side
• $59.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with gorgeous figure and color (pictured above) this set has a solid knot that falls just outside our template. Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #801
  
• 21″ x 7 1/2″ x 3/8″ each side
• $44.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with gorgeous detail (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #802
  
• 21″ x 8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $34.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with outstanding figure and color (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #803 SOLD
• 21″ x 8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $59.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with outstanding figure and color (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #804 SOLD
  
• 21″ x 8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $59.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with beautiful detail (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #806
  
• 21″ x 8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $19.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with unique figure (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #807
  
• 21″ x 8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $19.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with gorgeous figure (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view.
• ITEM #811
  
• 25 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 3/8″ each side
• $69.99

• Spalted quilted maple guitar top set with gorgeous figure (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view.
• ITEM #812 SOLD
  
• 25 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 3/8″ each side
• $69.99

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At $25.00, this book is a great investment if you’re planning on building your own custom electric guitar!

The drop top sets on this page are discounted for a variety of reasons.  These sets are suitable for the beginner guitar builder who wants a decent top set but can not afford to risk ruining a more expensive highly figured set if something doesn’t work out. Priced from $9.99 you can’t go wrong

To order items from this page, please CONTACT US with the item number(s) and your shipping address.

Click the pictures for a close up view

• Spalted Curly Maple set with gorgeous figure and color (pictured above) this set is discounted because it’s slightly cupped.
• ITEM 707 SOLD
• 19 3/8″ x 8 1/8″ x 3/8″ each side
  
• $19.99 USD

• Spalted Curly Maple set with gorgeous figure and color (pictured above) this set is discounted because it’s slightly cupped.
• ITEM 708 SOLD
• 21 5/8″ x 7 3/4″ x 3/8″ each side
  
• $19.99 USD

• Quilted maple guitar top set with nice grain. This set has some solid burl pin knots  (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #709 SOLD
  
• 23 3/4″ x 8 7/8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $24.99

• Quilted maple guitar top set with nice grain. This set has some solid burl pin knots  (pictured above) Click the picture for a larger view
• ITEM #710 SOLD
  
• 23 3/4″ x 8 7/8″ x 3/8″ each side
• $29.99