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I've just finished my first electric guitar build and couldn't be happier with how it came out, now I look to step it up by building an acoustic, more specifically a retro acoustic-electric 1959 Martin D-18E (the guitar Kurt Cobain played on the MTV unplugged set). I'm having a little trouble getting started, I can't find any plans online or any templates. Also since this is my first acoustic build I would appreciate every single bit of advice (even if it might seem obvious or stupid, please tell me anyways). I do have a few years' experience in woodshops but only one build's worth of luthier experience so any advice helps. Some questions I definitely need answered: What special setups, jigs, or tools do I need to buy/make for this? Definite "DO NOT"'s? What can I do (other than double check of course) to make sure everything is going according to plan while building? Thank you Please advise, Abram Tribby
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Hi, My friend and I are currently building a Fender Jaguar in Sherwood green based on Johnny Marr's custom model. We are currently stuck on the wiring and how to basically put all the components together and which component's we would need. On the top plate we have a 3 way panel in which we intend to create: A killswitch (toggle on/off), a treble boost (roller wheel), and a bass removal/minimiser (roller wheel). As this is our first build we have vague to no idea on how to add these features. A list of components with how we'd put them in would be greatly appreciated, (also how to ground it, as we don't want to get that wrong at all). All help appreciated, Cheers