Guitar body template

Unfortunately, at my budget level, that is rarely the case. For that reason I have developed a method of making neck pocket templates that I think is pretty unique. The result is a perfect fit every time. I essentially make a molded router template for each neck I use. It's actually really fast, cheap and easy. There is a separate page describing how to make a neck pocket template if you follow the link. First I have the pdf files printed out. As stated earlier, bodies have to be on large format as most are bigger than the largest size office paper.

I usually go to Kinko's or the UPS store locally. Office supply stores, such as Office Depot and Staples often have the capability as well.

I'm not particularly neat when I cut them out. For instance, the cutaways are typically skipped over. The glue I use is 3M "Super 77" spray adhesive. It works great, but is stinky and flammable. The classic '62 S-Style Template set is available in a variety of configurations. Choose from top routed the "normal" S-Style with a pickguard , or back routed no pickguard. For the Add to Cart. This set takes care of all the important details including accurate locations for routing pickups, neck pocket, control cavities, Once the steps are cut, you then sand away the rough In other words, you will have a very uniform looking output.

Saw out the sketch again roughly. This time you could afford to be not very accurate. Some pickup routing templates set help as well.

Also, as the material is quite thin, even if the edge is sanded at an angle, or you make some other error, the thicker router bearing would only follow the high parts. In other words, those mistakes or angled sides will be negated. More info — build your own guitar kit — how hard is it to build a guitar? Follow the aforementioned steps to create the headstock shape template.

The final template will be for the fretboard and neck profile shapes. The good thing is that the template built for the neck can also be used for the fretboard. Then grab a perfectly straight wood piece and look here for the best wood for guitar bodies. Therefore, cut off a couple of strips. Once the ideal taper for the fretboard and neck has been achieved, cut off the additional wood or the place where the nut would be.