The G&W Miter Box, when used in conjunction with the G&W Dual Fret Scale Templates, is an excellent piece of equipment that can make slotting of a fretboard quick and accurate. However, to gain these benefits – as with most other luthier tools - it is important that the miter box is set up and used correctly. Happily, this is not difficult.  This guide seeks to explain the most important set up and usage steps.

In this Guitar Anatomy Basics article, we take a look at the role scarfed joints play in neck construction. When and why would you need one, and how are they made?

Kit builds are a common entry point into making guitars from scratch, and excellent way to gain experience. Forum member Megan (@M3521) thoroughly examines an SG kit guitar, demonstrating an excellent checklist and comparisons to the instrument that the kit is pattern from which can be applied to any kit guitar. Essential viewing!