Guitar Parts Resource

Links to Guitar Manufacturer Websites

The following list of bass and guitar parts resources represents only a fraction of what is available. In particular, there is a multitude of manufacturers’ websites that you could add to this list.

Guitar Electronic Components

Pure Tone makes what we think is the best guitar jack on the market. Check out the Mon Multi-Contact output jack.
Guitar Electronics sells pots, caps, toggle and blade switches, jacks, cloth covered wire, preamps, and more.
Guitar Parts Depot offers quality electronics with expert help at near wholesale prices.
MojoTone offers potentiometers, capactitors, jacks, switches, shielding, and more.
AllParts offers potentiometers, capacitors, switches, wiring, and more for guitars and bass.

Guitar Bridge, Saddles, Tailpieces

Guitar Parts Resource offers a very wide range of options for repair and replacement of bridge, saddle, tailpiece and tremolo parts.
Gotoh (Wilkinson) offers precision-made bridge, saddle and tailpieces in several finishes for guitars and bass.
Luthiers Mercantile is an excellent source for acoustic guitar bridge parts and full assemblies using Rosewood and Ebony. Very good prices and they ship fast.
Guitar Parts Factory is an excellent source for Genuine Fender bridge, saddle and tremolo parts.
WD Music is a USA based supplier for bridges, tailpieces, tuning machines. They offer a range of other guitar parts and components.

Guitar Necks, Bodies, Kits

Ed Roman Guitars is a very well established shop for well-made guitar build kits with premier upgrade options.
Warmoth offers a variety of in-stock and custom build necks, bodies and more. Prices reflect the high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
Musikraft, licensed by Fender, is a USA shop offering custom necks and bodies for the most popular bass and electric guitar body styles.
Pit Bull Guitars good range of quality guitar build kits at decent prices (fabricated and shipped from Australia).
Solo Guitar Kits Good selection of guitar and bass kits, bodies, guitar parts, necks and luthier tools. (fabricated and shipped from Canada)
Precision Guitar Kits A good range of body styles at decent prices. (fabricated and shipped from Canada)

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