Measurements / My First Build

[Wodahs]

Hey all, been watching these forums for a bit and they are awesome, so i decided to join. Im 15 and have begun to build a guitar. I have cut out the body and shaped it, and it now has to be routed. Its completely out of mdf, as its a test guitar. If this one turns out i will invest into some real good wood o build another. The main problem is that I cant really find much in the way of measurements. Im planning to have two humbuckers in the guitar. I have the measurement for the humbuckers themselves, but how far away should they be from eachother? where should i place the bridge? how far down the guitar? how far out/ wide should the 'wings' be on either side of the humbucker routing? I've read a lot on the rest of the process, but can't seem to find much in the way of those kinds of measurements. If anyone could tell me any standards, or point me in the direction of where I can get this, it would be really appreciated.

This is basicly my first time with anything that required a decent amount of woodworking, so I'm learning a lot as I go. I would really like to learn how to build fine and playable guitars, that I am comfortable with. This shape can be a little uncomfortable, but I hold my guitar classical style when i play, and it feels great when held like that. Anyways any tips or tricks/advice any might have would be awesome, thanks in advance.

-Wodahs

[fryovanni]

Hey all, been watching these forums for a bit and they are awesome, so i decided to join. Im 15 and have begun to build a guitar. I have cut out the body and shaped it, and it now has to be routed. Its completely out of mdf, as its a test guitar. If this one turns out i will invest into some real good wood o build another. The main problem is that I cant really find much in the way of measurements. Im planning to have two humbuckers in the guitar. I have the measurement for the humbuckers themselves, but how far away should they be from eachother? where should i place the bridge? how far down the guitar? how far out/ wide should the 'wings' be on either side of the humbucker routing? I've read a lot on the rest of the process, but can't seem to find much in the way of those kinds of measurements. If anyone could tell me any standards, or point me in the direction of where I can get this, it would be really appreciated.

This is basicly my first time with anything that required a decent amount of woodworking, so I'm learning a lot as I go. I would really like to learn how to build fine and playable guitars, that I am comfortable with. This shape can be a little uncomfortable, but I hold my guitar classical style when i play, and it feels great when held like that. Anyways any tips or tricks/advice any might have would be awesome, thanks in advance.

-Wodahs

Since you have asked so nicely . Stop cutting. Go buy or borrow a good book on building a solid body guitar(Melvyn Hiscock's "Make Your Own Electric Guitar"). Here is a page with several other books that may be of interest-link. Read the book cover to cover, and then refer back to sections as you work through the process. If you really want to learn how to build a guitar this is the first step. Making an instrument starts with a fundemental understanding of how and why it will function(this is not specific to woodworking, although woodworking is part of building a guitar).

The best tip I could offer is to understand and build your own neck. If you have not set up necks or done fretwork. Use an already built guitar and good book on the subject to learn and become capable and reasonably competant. If you have any preconcieved notions that any part of building a guitar is too difficult. Get over them now. Most people avoid what they don't understand, and this leads to really unfounded fears. You can do anything if you study and put forth your best effort. Most of all have fun building