Neck Alignment

[s2p2e]

Hey, I'm working on my first build (Which can be found here: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=43533) And I'm honestly not 100% that I'm lining the neck up completely straight with the body.. Does anyone have any tips for ensuring correct neck alignment? Thanks a lot!

[E Squared]

You could always find the center line of the body, and line that up with the center line of the neck. Good luck

[Geo]

You could always find the center line of the body, and line that up with the center line of the neck. Good luck

+1

Do this first, but don't route for pickups or drill for the bridge yet. Test fit the neck, then stick a straightedge on either side of the fingerboard and mark a light line down the length of the body (i.e. extending the fingerboard profile down the body). Now get your centerline from these two lines, and you will be guaranteed to have the bridge, pickups, and strings line up properly.

The thinking behind this is that if bridge and pickup positions are determined by the ACTUAL neck alignment, it won't matter if that actual neck alignment is a little off from the centerline.

[s2p2e]

Alright guys, thanks a lot! Yeah, I wasn't entirely sure I had the right center line for the body, which was the main problem, but I hadn't thought of extending the fretboard, so to speak, and just getting it as close to aligned as possible before hand. I really appreciate it!

[Mors Phagist]

Find the middle line of the neck, and that will tell you where to position the Pups and Bridge. If you think its off, it might not be in the dead center of the body, but as long as the neck, pickups, and bridge line up, your good.

[Narcissism]

I normally figure out the center line of the guitar, and the neck, and then place the bridge. Then I use that placement to measure out my scale length and place the neck pocket.

all good suggestions and basically the same thing I just said! Good luck!

[s2p2e]

Alright cool, thanks a lot!