This is going to be my first full guitar build. I have carved out a couple of guitar bodies, glued in a few necks and have had a bit of experience using power tools (routers, belt sanders etc.). Nothing too serious... so I've decided to go for it and build a full guitar from scratch.
I'm absolutely certain I will make many mistakes along the way, but I guess that is the best way to learn!
I sketched up a guitar using Inscape (see attached), The body is based on a Schecter Tempest and I'm going for a Gibson scale length and most likely with a bolt on neck (angled headstock). Some things may change as I go along!!!
The body is going to be a two piece poplar (not sure on the finish yet). Not sure on the neck wood yet either, I've never carved a guitar neck so any advice on the best wood to try out first would be appreciated. How hard can it be!!!
So I'm using this thread to document my progress and many, many, many mistakes. Wish me luck!
First full guitar build.
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Hi all.
This is going to be my first full guitar build. I have carved out a couple of guitar bodies, glued in a few necks and have had a bit of experience using power tools (routers, belt sanders etc.). Nothing too serious... so I've decided to go for it and build a full guitar from scratch.
I'm absolutely certain I will make many mistakes along the way, but I guess that is the best way to learn!
I sketched up a guitar using Inscape (see attached), The body is based on a Schecter Tempest and I'm going for a Gibson scale length and most likely with a bolt on neck (angled headstock). Some things may change as I go along!!!
The body is going to be a two piece poplar (not sure on the finish yet). Not sure on the neck wood yet either, I've never carved a guitar neck so any advice on the best wood to try out first would be appreciated. How hard can it be!!!
So I'm using this thread to document my progress and many, many, many mistakes. Wish me luck!
JT