I've been building electric guitar necks recently using my CNC router. With the higher heel and 15 degree headstock angle plus the bolt on neck approach I've decided to hand build it mostly. I've been having registration problems with my CNC or possibly software so this seems to be the best approach for just a few instruments. The precision required on the neck is really challenging across many dimensions and there are more than 35 steps in my build checklist so this is a pr

Just about any build of any physical thing for me usually starts with a 3d model. I'm very excited to be working on this new direction: A guitar based on the Orchestra Model (OM) style but with some big twists. Modeling and thinking about every little detail is a great way to set things up in my mind. I downloaded a very nice quality PDF design from Electric Herald , my regular go-to for starting points for guitars of traditional designs. 3d model of OM style guitar I'm