Just wanted to say thanks, many years after being originally posted I still find this video series to be helpful and inspiring. Just finished my first S-style guitar build, and while I did not do it exactly the same as you, I referred back to this series of videos more times than I care to admit. Thanks!
I just finished making my first guitar. Your videos were the foundation of being able to do it. I probably watched each video 10 times. Thank you for posting!
I take my moisture meter with me to ensure its dry. I pick the straightest pieces in the pile, I pick the lightest pieces in the pile too. If I can get s few pieces that are consecutively cut, I like that too. Anything that is badly warped or cracked is a problem in waiting, leave that stuff behind. Try QLD Maple if you can get that, its a beautiful wood to machine and it takes a finish really well.
I love the detail you put in your vid, most other vids from other people have music or a lot of reading and other distractions, but your vid is what I think people want to see, so please keep making them like this one. two thumbs up mate :)
perfect set of videos for ANYONE who wants to build guitar parts. You missed nothing David! I use this vid selectyion all the time. Made many necks using this vid with awesome success. Thanks Dave!
Hi Bill, Yes I know what you mean. Its not often that I need to glue curly maple to curly maple but in the past my jointer has done a pretty good job of it. I keep the blades sharp and only take small passes. Nowdays, I use my drum sander to thickness both pieces eliminating and uneven grain before glue-up.
I bought the Strat set as well. The neck template was 1/4 inch too short and the neck template was too narrow at the heel. The pocket was too big for my original 60s Strat neck. I emailed him and he said " Oh well" you have to make adjustments. Glad your worked out for you. Im sure he tweeked them as time went on. I make my own now. Still a fabulously detailed video for anyone who has questions. Anyone can follow this video and do a good job. Thanks for the reply my friend.
Just built my first guitar following every single step and measures of your videos here. Making my own templates etc... Wood of my own choice and my own headstock and body of course. Other than that I followed just about everything. It turned out great! A real player I must say. Great content and awesome craftsmanship from you Fletcher.
Somehow I found time to watch the entire series in one sitting. It was a pleasure to watch you work. Very nice workflow and approach to the build. End result was fantastic! Thanks for the post!
Having blown apart the heel of a neck routing around the neck with my template I changed the process to use a pattern bit with a bearing on the top and bottom of the cutter. This way when you get around the middle of the heel or headstock you can stop, raise the bit, flip the whole thing over and go with the grain on both halves of the neck.
This is the video series inspired me to learn how to build/repair/modify guitars a few years ago. I'm still at the "buying unfinished Warmoth parts" stage of my progression, but my goal is to someday turn a few pieces of lumber into a custom guitar. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience with the guitar community. Because of this and your telecaster series I've been able to turn down-and-out, abused guitars that I've found for sale into great playing instruments.
Yeah I agree about the Hotrods being thick. I alternate between the Hotrods (when I want a spokewheel adjust ) and the LMI rods when I want a slimmer neck. The silicon I use is not so much to glue them but to stop them rattling.
Hi, Yeah the master templates get used once to make copies. After that, they are only used for aligning holes etc and put away safely. There will come a point where the MDF copy wears out and you still have a nice master to make a new copy. I do keep the MDF copies, they are my "go to" templates when I build that style of guitar again
Thank you for the quick reply. I wasn't sure if that was a common practice with template routing. I will take your advice on making a copy of the template, and I will practice on some scrap wood first.
I heard about this series on a podcast so I looked it up. This is good stuff! I just finished my first electric build yesterday, but I wish I had seen this series before I ever started the build. Only the first video and some great aha moments for me. Excited to watch the rest and check out all your other videos!
I use the Strat neck and body templates in this video series, they were great and lined up perfectly. Cant vouch for any other templates, but the strat ones are fine.
Oh man, I looked all the episodes of the Strat season !!! The best detailled work I ever saw. Building guitars myself, your work is just wonderfull ! I will be critical another day ahah !. Not only your woodwork and settings are perfect but also the video, sound... everything is pro. Thanks for sharing
Hi, the most important thing is to make sure the side you register against the fence is straight - As long as that's the case, it cant really be much easier. Just line the it up with your marks and route away. There is a "cheats" way too and that is to route your truss rod cavity first, THEN mark your neck around it , making sure the channel is centred
Thank you so much David! I have spent a few days pouring over your 10 videos for this build. Thank you so much for taking the time, effort and explaining and showing all that you have done to create this most beautiful guitar! Looking forward to watching your other videos!
You've done a great job showing and explaining what you're doing as you proceed building the neck. By watching the complete video, many questions I had about my own build have been answered. Thanks a lot for this very informative video series!
Hi, I make my necks exactly the same way. The only difference, however, is that I rout my neck on my router table 3x instead of 2x. The third time is with a 3/4" bit. I run the wood into the bit just until the bit disappears.If 3/4" is a little tight for the spoke diameter, I re-set the fence and take a little more off each side. My guess is that would faster than setting up a top jig and may be less prone to error.
Hi David. Many thanks for these videos. I have assembled several Parts Casters, but your videos have given me a number of tips and tricks (and confidence!) for building my first guitar from the ground up. Body mostly done, but I chickened-out on the neck and ordered a Warmoth (at great expense)! You have great tools but it is obvious that you are a master craftsman - your attention to detail is amazing! Many thanks for the inspiration and instruction. regards, Doug Mackay.
Hey Rob :-) Traditionally, if you are doing a set neck you would install the truss rod so it adjusts from the headstock side. Probably more complicated that its worth to consider putting it at the heel side on that style of neck. Having said that, it probably WOULD be possible.. I'll film a scarf style neck at some point and put it on RUclips
I bet this Strat build series is like the Plinkett Reviews of guitar building. It seems like the OG series that started it all and got it right in a systematic way like no other.
I buy my stuff in as rough sawn and cut it down to size myself. Assuming you have the tools to thickness the wood, try Bell Forest Products for neck blanks and fretboards, their stuff is great and should be thicker than Stewmacs.
Watch this Video and go on watching the rest! There is some serious craftsmanship going on! I love your work, wish I would have enough space for all those machines. Realy beautiful work, inspired me a lot in building a guitar myself some day. Greetings from Germany!
I absolutely love watching these videos...they never get old. I think one of the things that is so appealing, is that a person could specify exactly what they needed in a guitar. For example, the standard 1-11/16" neck/nut width is simply too small for me. So I need 1-7/8" at least, possibly even 2". So with a custom-made guitar such as this, no problem...as long as you have the proper template. Is a wider neck something that your customers have asked for in the past?
Absolutely, Here is a neck I built a guitar for a customer in the UK who wanted the neck to be 50mm ( 2") wide at the nut ( usually 42-43mm) - plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105913175371202523670/albums/5941864283512524641/5941868329372342210?pid=5941868329372342210&oid=105913175371202523670 plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105913175371202523670/albums/5941864283512524641/5941868694920265954?pid=5941868694920265954&oid=105913175371202523670
***** Very nice...how did he like the wider neck? I would think that, given the price you charge, he LOVED it. Otherwise he would have had to re-fit an existing Strat/Tele with a 2" neck (might be tough, given the 2-3/16" pocket), or pay 2-3 times your rate for a Fender Custom Shop Master Craftsman guitar. I believe you could ask for a 2" neck with one of those, although I've never checked it out myself--I'm only reciting what I've read on one or two of the various guitar forums. If I ever win the lottery, I'm heading Down Under.
Really nice detailed video. I enjoyed it. My only comment is when you routed the end of the neck for the wheel on the truss rod it looked like you used a straight bit and ran the shank against the template. IMO, this can be dangerous. I would have thought to use a bearing or trim bit instead. All in all really nice job.
Your videos have given me the knowledge I needed to finally start my hugely anticipated first build. You've made my life much easier, even though I don't own most of those tools...
Subscribed 4 minutes in when I noticed proper woodworking techniques. Can't believe some people make something as precise as a guitar and run a board through the planer without jointing one face first. How's that axe going to turn out?? Good work sir!
G'day mate, all depends. Are you considering Aussie timbers or are you going more traditional ? Maple of course is the traditional choice for a Fender neck - Easy to work. Flat sawn is my preference , more interesting grain pattern, I don't go for the "must be quarter sawn" argument... Aussie timber choices would be QLD Maple or Blackwood , both great for necks. Blackwood is hard on your blades but no deal breaker. Even Vic Ash from Bunnings will work great for a neck.
beautiful,total craftsman!! i had and i got a few strats but as nice and individual as each one is and as much as i love them theres still something not there with each of them,your the guy that could build my mind!!
This was perfect. Actually, they all were perfect! I really appreciate the help you deliver with these videos. Great job, and thank you for sharing your gift of knowledge!
I don't recommend it but it can be done. Hog what you can out with the larger radius bit and then just use the smaller diameter bit without the bearing for cleaning up the corners. It will work but make sure that none of the blade section is riding again the MDF template. Lots of friction without a bearing so be careful, could damage your template. Make a copy first
I notice your ruler is in metric. How so? Nearly all musical instruments were invented in Imperial. I use inches etc. I find I can even set string height in 1/00s of an inch. Also fitting replacement parts. I get a perfect neck joint using Mighty Mite necks and Imperial neck pockets- absolutely perfect- no gaps ever.Please reply with your point of view.
mr fletcher thank you so much for the great videos and your patience for the million questions coming from all over the world.these videos really helps a lot for students like us.am looking for your strat building series but i only found till 10th episode.did you disable some parts of it?.thank you and happy new year 2013..looking forward to see more projects from you.
Hey man! Really great videos - clear, no wasted time, good quality! I was just wondering if you'd consider doing a video of setting up a guitar properly including doing the frets? I've played guitar many years and I know that they don't all play as well as they shoudl do because I can't afford £80 (UK) for a set up. I always tell myself I'll learn and get the tools but I don't have much confidence. It would really help to see one of your guides!
Thank you for sharing your work. Have you thought of using a counter bore, to widen the slot so the truss rod nut fits? I think it's just a quicker way to do it.
Hi, I'm from Canada and I supply maple (flame and birdseye) in white and roasted maple. The roasted maple gives you a super stable neck if your going to play or store your guitar in high & low humidity conditions. David have you ever used roasted maple before for your necks? Thanks, Rene
You, my friend, have supper skills along with knowledge and patience. Thank you for teaching. I will attempt this my self. Do you think that Black Walnut could work as a replacement for Rosewood? If not please explain why. Thank you in advance.
very good video, thanks for posting. Getting ready to watch the rest of the series. Is there an instructional on how to make the original neck template? I have not been able to find a template how-to.
Very interesting ! I don't think I'll be able to do this job anytime, but it's great to know the whole history of a neck's birth :-) You've got such a nice job ! Thanks for sharing.
You have obviously done this a couple of times. What tools would you say is absolutely essential to making a whole guitar? F.i can I use a hand planer? Saw, files, sander etc.Thank you :)
HI David. Wondering if you ever run into bad glue joints with curly maple over curly maple. Seems to be my worst issue during glueups. The alternating grain seems to never be perfetly flat. The glue squeezes out and fills any gaps but its ugly and I was wondering if you have any tips? Thanks for yor input. Bill
Just wanted to say thanks, many years after being originally posted I still find this video series to be helpful and inspiring. Just finished my first S-style guitar build, and while I did not do it exactly the same as you, I referred back to this series of videos more times than I care to admit. Thanks!
simply the best guitar building videos on youtube... please do us the favor and never stop building and uploading guitars... thank you...
Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars: Cheers !,from Canada. The best close-up video tutorial I've ever seen on you tube.
I just finished making my first guitar. Your videos were the foundation of being able to do it. I probably watched each video 10 times. Thank you for posting!
I take my moisture meter with me to ensure its dry. I pick the straightest pieces in the pile, I pick the lightest pieces in the pile too. If I can get s few pieces that are consecutively cut, I like that too. Anything that is badly warped or cracked is a problem in waiting, leave that stuff behind. Try QLD Maple if you can get that, its a beautiful wood to machine and it takes a finish really well.
I love the detail you put in your vid, most other vids from other people have music or a lot of reading and other distractions, but your vid is what I think people want to see, so please keep making them like this one. two thumbs up mate :)
Thanks Jon
Jon Doe I totally agree. These are the best build videos I've found on all of RUclips.
Yes I really miss the vids. Hope all is well?
perfect set of videos for ANYONE who wants to build guitar parts. You missed nothing David! I use this vid selectyion all the time. Made many necks using this vid with awesome success. Thanks Dave!
Video technicians are very clear and straight to the content.
Hi Bill, Yes I know what you mean. Its not often that I need to glue curly maple to curly maple but in the past my jointer has done a pretty good job of it. I keep the blades sharp and only take small passes.
Nowdays, I use my drum sander to thickness both pieces eliminating and uneven grain before glue-up.
The absolute BEST guitar making instruction available on RUclips. Absolute Best!!
Part 1 of my 10 part Stratocaster Build
+Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars hi i would like to make a neck but 30 inch scale length, how do i aquire a truss rod of that size
RaF KiNs just find a site
Lord Nippleskin simples
I bought the Strat set as well. The neck template was 1/4 inch too short and the neck template was too narrow at the heel. The pocket was too big for my original 60s Strat neck. I emailed him and he said " Oh well" you have to make adjustments. Glad your worked out for you. Im sure he tweeked them as time went on. I make my own now. Still a fabulously detailed video for anyone who has questions. Anyone can follow this video and do a good job. Thanks for the reply my friend.
Just built my first guitar following every single step and measures of your videos here. Making my own templates etc... Wood of my own choice and my own headstock and body of course. Other than that I followed just about everything. It turned out great! A real player I must say. Great content and awesome craftsmanship from you Fletcher.
That's great to hear, thanks ! Congratulations on building your first guitar.
Somehow I found time to watch the entire series in one sitting. It was a pleasure to watch you work. Very nice workflow and approach to the build. End result was fantastic! Thanks for the post!
Having blown apart the heel of a neck routing around the neck with my template I changed the process to use a pattern bit with a bearing on the top and bottom of the cutter. This way when you get around the middle of the heel or headstock you can stop, raise the bit, flip the whole thing over and go with the grain on both halves of the neck.
My 3rd time watching this series, your workmanship is so impressive!
same here.. since 2013.. i watch all of his videos.. too much too learn here.
Still the best guitar instructional videos on the internet after all these years!
This is the video series inspired me to learn how to build/repair/modify guitars a few years ago. I'm still at the "buying unfinished Warmoth parts" stage of my progression, but my goal is to someday turn a few pieces of lumber into a custom guitar. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience with the guitar community. Because of this and your telecaster series I've been able to turn down-and-out, abused guitars that I've found for sale into great playing instruments.
Yeah I agree about the Hotrods being thick. I alternate between the Hotrods (when I want a spokewheel adjust ) and the LMI rods when I want a slimmer neck.
The silicon I use is not so much to glue them but to stop them rattling.
Hi, Yeah the master templates get used once to make copies. After that, they are only used for aligning holes etc and put away safely. There will come a point where the MDF copy wears out and you still have a nice master to make a new copy. I do keep the MDF copies, they are my "go to" templates when I build that style of guitar again
Fletcher, you need your own tv show. You are a very good teacher.
This is one of the best build series I've watched, and I've watched quite a lot. Very thorough, and easy to follow. Thanks
John Morrell Thank you John
I wish you did more vids! You are a great teacher and your content is first rate. You make it look simple and easily understood.
Thank you for the quick reply. I wasn't sure if that was a common practice with template routing. I will take your advice on making a copy of the template, and I will practice on some scrap wood first.
I've built three guitars, but never done the next neck myself. This video is so instructive I can't wait to tackle the neck on the next one. Thanks.
My inner obsessive-compulsiveness is calmed by this video. Everything is cut square and measured. Good work. Thanks for sharing the content.
I heard about this series on a podcast so I looked it up. This is good stuff! I just finished my first electric build yesterday, but I wish I had seen this series before I ever started the build. Only the first video and some great aha moments for me. Excited to watch the rest and check out all your other videos!
Thanks ! Check out my facebook page, lots of current builds on there.
I use the Strat neck and body templates in this video series, they were great and lined up perfectly. Cant vouch for any other templates, but the strat ones are fine.
hey Fletch,hope alls good,missing your great builds,hope to see more soon,
Oh man, I looked all the episodes of the Strat season !!!
The best detailled work I ever saw. Building guitars myself, your work is just wonderfull ! I will be critical another day ahah !. Not only your woodwork and settings are perfect but also the video, sound... everything is pro. Thanks for sharing
thanks so much for sharing some great tips, i am doing a jackson style 24 fret build and found most of what you shared can be applied to that as well
Hi, the most important thing is to make sure the side you register against the fence is straight - As long as that's the case, it cant really be much easier. Just line the it up with your marks and route away.
There is a "cheats" way too and that is to route your truss rod cavity first, THEN mark your neck around it , making sure the channel is centred
I am watching this series for the third time or so. Love the in depth and such a shame he doesn’t seem to do RUclips anymore
Thank you so much David! I have spent a few days pouring over your 10 videos for this build. Thank you so much for taking the time, effort and explaining and showing all that you have done to create this most beautiful guitar! Looking forward to watching your other videos!
Thanks Don
You've done a great job showing and explaining what you're doing as you proceed building the neck. By watching the complete video, many questions I had about my own build have been answered. Thanks a lot for this very informative video series!
Thanks Hollis
great idea attaching the pieces of wood on both sides of the fretboard to avoid snipe. will definitely use that.
Adam Johnson Thanks Adam
Still relevant in 2022! Great detail. I am using this as my complete instruction guide.
Hi, I make my necks exactly the same way. The only difference, however, is that I rout my neck on my router table 3x instead of 2x. The third time is with a 3/4" bit. I run the wood into the bit just until the bit disappears.If 3/4" is a little tight for the spoke diameter, I re-set the fence and take a little more off each side. My guess is that would faster than setting up a top jig and may be less prone to error.
Hi David. Many thanks for these videos. I have assembled several Parts Casters, but your videos have given me a number of tips and tricks (and confidence!) for building my first guitar from the ground up. Body mostly done, but I chickened-out on the neck and ordered a Warmoth (at great expense)! You have great tools but it is obvious that you are a master craftsman - your attention to detail is amazing! Many thanks for the inspiration and instruction. regards, Doug Mackay.
Your welcome Doug. Glad you found the video's useful
Amazing video series David. You are definitely setting the bar for Luthiers all over the world!
Best Luthier video series on RUclips.
You seems to be a very dedicated person, I admire people like you. Thanks for the lessons.
A lot of great info Thanks!! I'm building a Fender style jazz bass neck to spec
Hey Rob :-) Traditionally, if you are doing a set neck you would install the truss rod so it adjusts from the headstock side. Probably more complicated that its worth to consider putting it at the heel side on that style of neck. Having said that, it probably WOULD be possible.. I'll film a scarf style neck at some point and put it on RUclips
I bet this Strat build series is like the Plinkett Reviews of guitar building. It seems like the OG series that started it all and got it right in a systematic way like no other.
very interesting to learn a little bit about the art of building a guitar
Hi, I get it from all over the place. None of it locally though. I think the maple came from Bell Forest Products.
I buy my stuff in as rough sawn and cut it down to size myself. Assuming you have the tools to thickness the wood, try Bell Forest Products for neck blanks and fretboards, their stuff is great and should be thicker than Stewmacs.
Best strat build videos on RUclips.
Thank you so much for all of your dedication to your channel. You are an amazing craftsmen and also a great film maker. Thank you for this.
Carlos Lamkin in
Watch this Video and go on watching the rest!
There is some serious craftsmanship going on!
I love your work, wish I would have enough space for all those machines.
Realy beautiful work, inspired me a lot in building a guitar myself some day.
Greetings from Germany!
Thankyou, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos !
Well done. So cool - a real craftsman. I didn't know there were any left.
Excellent camera work. I enjoyed this
I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks so much for showing this. Such a privilidge to see how it's done.
I absolutely love watching these videos...they never get old. I think one of the things that is so appealing, is that a person could specify exactly what they needed in a guitar. For example, the standard 1-11/16" neck/nut width is simply too small for me. So I need 1-7/8" at least, possibly even 2". So with a custom-made guitar such as this, no problem...as long as you have the proper template.
Is a wider neck something that your customers have asked for in the past?
Absolutely, Here is a neck I built a guitar for a customer in the UK who wanted the neck to be 50mm ( 2") wide at the nut ( usually 42-43mm) -
plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105913175371202523670/albums/5941864283512524641/5941868329372342210?pid=5941868329372342210&oid=105913175371202523670
plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105913175371202523670/albums/5941864283512524641/5941868694920265954?pid=5941868694920265954&oid=105913175371202523670
***** Very nice...how did he like the wider neck? I would think that, given the price you charge, he LOVED it. Otherwise he would have had to re-fit an existing Strat/Tele with a 2" neck (might be tough, given the 2-3/16" pocket), or pay 2-3 times your rate for a Fender Custom Shop Master Craftsman guitar. I believe you could ask for a 2" neck with one of those, although I've never checked it out myself--I'm only reciting what I've read on one or two of the various guitar forums.
If I ever win the lottery, I'm heading Down Under.
Hi, the master template is made from Masonite (I think its called hard board in the USA)
Really nice detailed video. I enjoyed it. My only comment is when you routed the end of the neck for the wheel on the truss rod it looked like you used a straight bit and ran the shank against the template. IMO, this can be dangerous. I would have thought to use a bearing or trim bit instead. All in all really nice job.
Your videos have given me the knowledge I needed to finally start my hugely anticipated first build. You've made my life much easier, even though I don't own most of those tools...
Subscribed 4 minutes in when I noticed proper woodworking techniques. Can't believe some people make something as precise as a guitar and run a board through the planer without jointing one face first. How's that axe going to turn out?? Good work sir!
Very glad you uploaded these videos are priceless
I'm making a 24 fret strat for my friend and I'm really excited making my second guitar! I love your tutorials man!
thanks for the very detailed and interesting video and your comments on top of it.
This series is fantastic
G'day mate, all depends. Are you considering Aussie timbers or are you going more traditional ? Maple of course is the traditional choice for a Fender neck - Easy to work. Flat sawn is my preference , more interesting grain pattern, I don't go for the "must be quarter sawn" argument... Aussie timber choices would be QLD Maple or Blackwood , both great for necks. Blackwood is hard on your blades but no deal breaker. Even Vic Ash from Bunnings will work great for a neck.
Sure, I see your in Europe, try guitarsupplies DOT nl - you want LASER cut ( they have the centre lines marked on them
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. I'm working on building my first guitar and found these videos really informative.
Your welcome Brian, I hope you find them useful
My man does not give up on a pencil! Fantastic vids as always!
beautiful,total craftsman!! i had and i got a few strats but as nice and individual as each one is and as much as i love them theres still something not there with each of them,your the guy that could build my mind!!
This was perfect. Actually, they all were perfect! I really appreciate the help you deliver with these videos. Great job, and thank you for sharing your gift of knowledge!
Nick Scout Thanks Nick !
Very cool, Im glad you enjoy them.
I don't recommend it but it can be done. Hog what you can out with the larger radius bit and then just use the smaller diameter bit without the bearing for cleaning up the corners. It will work but make sure that none of the blade section is riding again the MDF template. Lots of friction without a bearing so be careful, could damage your template. Make a copy first
Fantastic vid always refer back to this as so many others do by the looks thanks very much
This is my kind of New Yankee Workshop.
I use the same trussroad in my custom george lynch tiger kramer/esp copy!
I have no tools, nor room to attempt this, but I really, really want to. Thanks for making these videos in such detail. One day...
I notice your ruler is in metric. How so? Nearly all musical instruments were invented in Imperial. I use inches etc. I find I can even set string height in 1/00s of an inch. Also fitting replacement parts. I get a perfect neck joint using Mighty Mite necks and Imperial neck pockets- absolutely perfect- no gaps ever.Please reply with your point of view.
Yes I did, I routed it off of the master template
mr fletcher thank you so much for the great videos and your patience for the million questions coming from all over the world.these videos really helps a lot for students like us.am looking for your strat building series but i only found till 10th episode.did you disable some parts of it?.thank you and happy new year 2013..looking forward to see more projects from you.
Thanks Squid ! Very kind of you to say
Thank You for this vid !! About to build my first Jazz bass style neck.. Hope to NOT mess up a $100 piece of maple!!
Hey man! Really great videos - clear, no wasted time, good quality!
I was just wondering if you'd consider doing a video of setting up a guitar properly including doing the frets?
I've played guitar many years and I know that they don't all play as well as they shoudl do because I can't afford £80 (UK) for a set up. I always tell myself I'll learn and get the tools but I don't have much confidence. It would really help to see one of your guides!
Thank you for sharing your work. Have you thought of using a counter bore, to widen the slot so the truss rod nut fits? I think it's just a quicker way to do it.
nice neck build, I really like your truss rod placement idea. you do nice work dude.
Thanks man !
Hi Robin, the trussrod I am using in the video is 18 inches long
Hi, I purchased the template set from guitarbuildingtemplates website - check them out. I then used those to make my "master" copies for everyday use.
Fantastic video mate. Really detailed.
Hi,
I'm from Canada and I supply maple (flame and birdseye) in white and roasted maple. The roasted maple gives you a super stable neck if your going to play or store your guitar in high & low humidity conditions.
David have you ever used roasted maple before for your necks?
Thanks,
Rene
Hi Alvin, All the videos are there. Check the playlists on my youtube channel if you cant find the individual video's
You, my friend, have supper skills along with knowledge and patience. Thank you for teaching. I will attempt this my self. Do you think that Black Walnut could work as a replacement for Rosewood? If not please explain why. Thank you in advance.
Did you say that fret board was jointed from 2 pieces? That's a nice trick to avoid snipe.
very good video, thanks for posting. Getting ready to watch the rest of the series. Is there an instructional on how to make the original neck template? I have not been able to find a template how-to.
Wow, very kind of you to say Fred !
great tutorial....looking forward to watching this entire build...i like your teaching style...thank you.!
Very interesting ! I don't think I'll be able to do this job anytime, but it's great to know the whole history of a neck's birth :-) You've got such a nice job ! Thanks for sharing.
Cheers mate !
Your workplace looks cleaner than a hospital! Really looking forward to your next build :)
Hi David, can you tell me which 'year/model' Strat templates you used? Great videos, stumbled on them sunday morning and watched the whole ten!
Glenn
Sure Glenn, its the 62 strat templates
You have obviously done this a couple of times. What tools would you say is absolutely essential to making a whole guitar? F.i can I use a hand planer? Saw, files, sander etc.Thank you :)
Yes, I didn't explain it very well in the video but I used the Master template to route my working template.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. I learn so much from your videos.
HI David. Wondering if you ever run into bad glue joints with curly maple over curly maple. Seems to be my worst issue during glueups. The alternating grain seems to never be perfetly flat. The glue squeezes out and fills any gaps but its ugly and I was wondering if you have any tips? Thanks for yor input. Bill