Ultimate | Guitar Kit 2

Shielding. The control cavity has a thin layer of conductive paint, but it’s incomplete. At 60% gain or higher, 60-cycle hum and RF interference become intrusive. We had to add copper tape ourselves—a $12 fix, but one that should be factory-standard at this price.

For the same $400, you could buy a used Squier Classic Vibe and a set of locking tuners—and be playing in 30 minutes. But you wouldn’t learn nearly as much. And for some builders, that lesson is worth the price of admission. Disclosure: The author purchased a standard Kit 2 at retail. No affiliate links or sponsorships are present. ultimate guitar kit 2

Now, is here. And depending on who you ask, it’s either a revolutionary leap forward for bedroom luthiers or a cleverly marketed box of unfinished problems. Shielding