Hi To All, Newbie Here And Going To Attempt My First Guitar Build

[jessejames]

Hey all.

Just wanted to introduce myself. I plan on doing my very first guitar build and was wondering if you could suggest some books or otherwise to help me along my way? I plan on buy templates to help out as well.

Also, would a 9" bandsaw be good enough to get my rough design cuts done? Then follow through with the template and router?

I designed a guitar, and had a prototype built. But I plan on building them myself from now on after I get an initial grasp on building a guitar and how to set necks.

[E Squared]

I'm not sure if this will help you much, but I've referred to it quite a bit.

dafguitars.com

[jessejames]

It did, but Im trying to learn about setting neck angles and such. Doesn't seem to be too difficult however, since i plan on doing a set neck over a bolt on.

Where do you guys buy your body and neck woods from? I checked e-bay but I'm looking for a 1 pc neck blank instead of something you have to put a heel joint on.

[Tim37]

melvin hiscocks book "build your own electric guitar"

[jessejames]

melvin hiscocks book "build your own electric guitar"

Thanks! Just bought it!

Can anyone give me a good place to get body and 1pc neck blanks?

[jaycee]

What country are you in? And what state if in the us?

And welcome to the forum

Edited June 19, 2010 by jaycee

[jessejames]

Thanks!

Yeah I am in the US. And I live in Texas.

[jessejames]

Also, would a 9" bandsaw be good enough to cut out bodies and necks?

[jessejames]

Is this mic on?

[Tim37]

it should be fine if ya already have it. but you will want bigger some day.