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Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (PEX-525)

Original price $198.00 - Original price $218.00
Original price
$218.00
$198.00 - $218.00
Current price $218.00

Product Specifications
Model: PEX-525
Joint: Set-in
Scale Length: 628 mm
Body: Mahogany 
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Fingerboard Inlays: Dot 
Pickups: H H (2x Humbuckers)
Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-Way Switch
Pickguard: Not Included
Hardware: Chrome
Product Video: ...

Shipping & Delivery
• Processing Time: 2-4 business days
• Shipping Methods:
      --United States: Sea Freight + final delivery via UPS/FedEx
      --Other Countries/Regions: EMS International Express
• Estimated Shipping Time: 20-25 days
• Tracking Information: Full tracking details will be sent to your email immediately upon shipment

Customization & Order Options
• Logo Service: Custom design available (supports personalized logo needs).
• Dropshipping: Supported (suitable for resellers or bulk distribution needs).
• MOQ Requirement: Custom design & OEM orders are welcome, with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of just 1 set.
• Custom Order Confirmation: For custom design orders, we will take detailed photos of the finished product and send them to you first, allowing you to check every detail before shipment.
• Hardware-Free Version: If you only need the guitar body and neck (i.e., a no-hardware version), please inform us in advance—we will adjust stock and confirm the configuration for you.

Important Notes:
1. USA Exclusive Priority: Please choose the PEX-525F Guitar Kit – stocked locally in our US warehouse, fast shipping, tariff-free, 2-4 business days door-to-door delivery.
2. More finished guitar versions, please search in our "Reviews" page: https://www.guitarkit.shop/blogs/news

  • 5 stars: 3 (38%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (63%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Maya

Shipping was fast and items were well‑protected. Good purchase overall.

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Kael Rainer

The wood is so smooth, great!

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Julian Carter

Good quality, easy to build.

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Markus Wagner

Von der Bestellung bis zur Lieferung war alles sehr effizient. Die Außenverpackung war unversehrt, der Kundenservice hat aktiv über den Versand informiert. Der Service ist freundlich, insgesamt eine tolle Einkaufserfahrung.

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Paul Schmidt

Habe das Paket gestern erst erhalten! Anmerkenswert ist, dass die Qualität wirklich ausgezeichnet ist – ich kann es kaum erwarten, loszulegen~

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Nakamura Yuuta

発送と配送が速く、梱包も丁寧でした!組み立てが楽しみです👍

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Sophia Mitchell

I’ve put together 3 or 4 guitar kits over the years, and this PEX-525 Explorer model is hands down my favorite. First, the materials: the mahogany body + maple neck feel super solid—no cheap-wood lightness, and the weight is perfect for taking out to gigs. The pre-sanded rosewood fretboard is done so well that I didn’t even have to mess with leveling the frets. I’ll definitely be buying more kits from these guys.

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David Thompson

Got this as a gift for my son—the quality is absolutely spot-on! The surface is super smooth, no sharp edges to scratch his hands at all. It’s perfect for building up his hands-on skills.Highly recommend grabbing one for your kids—they’ll have a blast with it, and you’ll get such a great sense of accomplishment too!

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unmune

do you have bolt-on style of this Explorer, maple/rosewood neck and mahogany body?

Guitar Kit Shop

Dear customer,

Thank you for your interest in our Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (PEX-525).

We can customize this model for you and change the neck joint to bolt-on style, with a maple/rosewood neck and mahogany body as you requested. We accept most custom modifications and design adjustments for our guitar kits.

There is no high MOQ requirement — custom orders are available starting from just 1 set.

Our custom team will contact you via our company email shortly to assist with your customization details.

Please rest assured that we offer full support throughout the entire customization and production process and will respond promptly to any inquiries. Should any issues arise related to product quality or shipping, we will take full responsibility and ensure they are resolved to your satisfaction.

Best regards,
Janice

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Max

Would it be possible to purchase kit pex-525 without the control holes routed? I’m looking to make a diy holy explorer

Guitar Kit Shop

Dear Max,

Thank you for your interest in our Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (PEX-525).

We are pleased to confirm that we can absolutely meet your request: PEX-525 guitar kit without the control holes routed.

At Pango Music, any changes and designs for our guitar kits are usually acceptable. For this customization, the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is just 1 set.

Our custom team will contact you via our corporate email shortly to provide further support and assist you with the relevant details of your customization.

Please rest assured that we offer full support throughout the entire process and will respond promptly to any inquiries. Should any issues arise related to product quality or shipping, we will take full responsibility and ensure they are resolved to your satisfaction.

Thank you for choosing Pango Music for your DIY project. Feel free to let us know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,
Janice

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Jim Keating

Would you be able to provide a right hand body with just one hole for the bridge pickup, and only one hole for a volume knob? I would also like a reverse neck as well. No hardware would be required.

Guitar Kit Shop

Dear Mr. Keating,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (PEX-525) and your detailed custom requirements. We are pleased to confirm that we can fully accommodate all the modifications you have requested, and we are writing to share the relevant details below.
All the custom adjustments you outlined are completely feasible for us: a right-hand body routed with only one hole for the bridge pickup and one hole for a single volume knob, paired with a reverse neck, and no hardware included. As a professional guitar manufacturer with extensive experience in custom builds and tailored design adjustments, we can deliver this kit to your exact specifications.
Notably, there is no high minimum order requirement for this custom project – the MOQ is just 1 set, so you can place an order for this single customized kit with no bulk purchase obligations.
Once production of your custom kit is completed, we will send you high-resolution photos of the finished product for your full confirmation prior to shipping. If you are not satisfied with the custom work, we offer a full refund, or can prioritize a complimentary remanufacture of the kit to perfectly match your requirements.
Our dedicated custom service team will reach out to you via email shortly to confirm every fine detail of your request, and walk you through the full ordering and production process.
Please rest assured that we offer full support throughout the process and will respond promptly to any inquiries. Should any issues arise related to product quality or shipping, we will take full responsibility and ensure they are resolved to your satisfaction.
If you have any additional questions or further adjustments in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Alice

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Marko

Hi, can I buy this kit without the body and with black hardware instead of chrome? If possible, could you also include body templates and measurements? I plan to build my own body. Thanks!

Guitar Kit Shop

Dear Marko,
Thank you for your inquiry about our Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (PEX-525), and we’re thrilled to hear about your plan to build a custom body for this project! We’re glad to address all of your requests clearly below.
First, regarding your custom kit requirements: yes, we can absolutely accommodate your needs. We can provide this kit without the guitar body, and replace the standard chrome hardware with full black hardware for you, with no issues.
For your request about body templates and measurements: we can provide the professional body template for the PEX-525, please note that this is an add-on item that will incur an additional fee. As for the body measurements, this model has a full set of multi-dimensional specifications. To ensure we deliver the precise, project-relevant data you need for your custom build, could you please specify which exact measurements you require? Additionally, the body template will include core dimensional data and outline specifications, which will fully support your custom body fabrication.
To help you move forward with this custom order seamlessly, our sales team will contact you shortly via our official corporate email to provide one-on-one dedicated support, confirm all your customization details, share the pricing for the add-on template, and walk you through the full order process.
Please rest assured that we offer full end-to-end support throughout your entire custom order and build process. We will always respond promptly to all your inquiries, and take full responsibility for any product quality or shipping issues to ensure they are resolved to your complete satisfaction.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.
Best regards,
Alice

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Noah

Hello sorry to bother you again, I can’t find the esp mx 250 build kit with active pickups, if it is okay, could you possible help me find the model?

Guitar Kit Shop

Dear Noah,
It’s absolutely no bother at all – we’re more than happy to assist you with your questions and requests, thank you so much for reaching out to us again.
To answer your question about the Explorer Style DIY Electric Guitar Kit (Model: PEX-525) first: the standard configuration of this kit comes with passive pickups, not active pickups. However, we can fully customize this kit for you, and upgrade it with a set of active pickups to match your exact needs.
Regarding the ESP MX 250 build kit with active pickups that you’re looking for: we can also fully accommodate this custom request for you. We support nearly all custom design, style and component adjustments for our guitar kits, with a minimum order quantity of just 1 set – no bulk purchase is required for your custom builds.
To move forward with your requests smoothly, we will send you a dedicated confirmation email shortly. This email will outline all of your customization requirements in full detail, including the active pickup upgrade for the PEX-525 kit and the custom ESP MX 250 style build kit. Please review all the specifications carefully, and reply directly to that email to confirm every detail before we proceed with your order.
Once we receive your formal confirmation, our professional custom service team will follow up with you directly to finalize all the details, including the finalized design, exact custom pricing, and production timeline for your order. For any further questions or follow-ups at any stage, you can reach our team directly at the email addresses below:• sales@pangomusic.comcustom@pangomusic.com
Please rest assured that we will provide full, end-to-end support throughout the entire customization and order process, and will respond to all your inquiries promptly. Should any issues arise related to product quality or shipping, we will take full responsibility and ensure a swift, satisfactory resolution for you.
Thank you again for your trust and interest. We’re looking forward to helping you create your ideal custom guitar kits.
Best regards,
Alice

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Owen Mathre

Is there a way to buy just a neck.

Guitar Kit Shop

Hi Owen,

For your neeeds, it is surely ok for us!

Please visit our store and feel free to reach out to our information and support team via email—they’ll be happy to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.

Sincerely,
Alice

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Noah

I was wondering if you had any esp mx 250 style guitars with the esp mx 250 knob and toggle switch layout. And if it would have active pickups because I was planning on putting emg 81/60 in it.

Guitar Kit Shop

Hi Noah,

We can customize it to your specifications. Please visit our store and feel free to reach out to our information and support team via email—they’ll be happy to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.

Sincerely,
Alice