Electric guitar plans in pdf11/14/2022 ![]() The neck is trimmed to near-final dimension The heel is being glued ( see how I did it in this Youtube video, will open in a new window) The heel is cut, trimmed and shapes with a 2 degree angle ( see how I did it in this Youtube video, will open in a new window) In order to minimize rattle, I wrapped the truss rod with teflon tape and applied a bit of silicon at the edges (sorry for the white box, it’s camera issue)Īt the last minute, I decided to add a maple veneer between the neck and the fretboard ![]() Routing the headstock according to the template on the router table Trimming the headstock according to the template on the band saw So I place the headstock veneer in position with a few finishing nailsĬlamping the headstock veneers: walnut on top and maple and mahogany on the back Gluing headstock veneers can be tricky because it tends to slide as you apply pressure. Putting an angle on the edge of the headstock veneer so it sits flush with the nut Sanding away the band saw marks on the two piecesĪfter the scarf joint is glued, I add extra pieces to the headstock I decided to try a different dot inlay pattern this timeĬutting the 13 degree scarf joint on the bandsaw Trimming off the excess walnut with a spokeshave to make it flush with the maple fretboardīirdseye fretboard with binding and dot inlays. Preparing the fretboard for binding, mahogany and walnut Routing the body shape on the router table with the MDF template as a guide Trimming excess before final route of body shape The two piece body cut out on the band sawīody lamination is complete. The board is not large enough so I will cut it into two pieces and laminate it back together. Tracing the body shape on the mahogany board. Tracing the body shape onto the walnut top I was hoping the mahogany veneer would show more…. Sucupira is also known as Brazilian Cherry. The pieces of the laminated neck: Sucupira / mahogany veneer / figured maple/ mahogany veneer / sucupira. Gluing the bookmacthed walnut top with sapwood in the center The piece was too large for my band saw, that’s why I had to cut it into two pieces before ripping. The pieces of the walnut bookmatched set. The new 3/4″ blade cuts through it like butter! ![]() Ripping the walnut on the band saw to create a bookmatched set. The wood for the body, mahogany back and walnut top I cut out the MDF template of the ESP Vulture shape on my new CNC machine! ![]()
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