I used the X-Carve to carve as many parts as possible for this Electric Guitar, including the body, neck, fretboard, and inlays. This project is a great example of combining the accuracy of the X-Carve with the finesse of handwork to complete a cool project. The best of both worlds!
Here is a list of guitar parts that I used in this project. You may need to adjust the dimensions of the project if you use different parts.
Clamp a guitar neck blank onto the wasteboard and carve the front of the neck, including the neck profile, headstock, tuning peg holes, and truss rod groove. Test the fit of the neck in the neck pocket on the guitar body.
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This step consists of two separate carving sessions. Clamp a guitar fretboard blank onto the wasteboard and use a .024 bit to carve the fret slots. Change to a 1/8 spiral upcut bit without moving the machine’s home position, then carve the fretboard profile.
Note: Fret wire comes in different sizes that require a different slot widths. You may need to order a different size bit for your fret wire.
Carve at least 10 each of 1/4 and 1/8 dot inlay fret markers in contrasting colors. Use CA Glue to install the 1/4 dots on the front of the neck. Drill 1/8 holes in the top side of the neck for the corresponding dot inlay fret markers and glue them in.
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Note: You may make or purchase a radius sanding block, but if you make your own, make it as accurate as possible.
Use a rasp to roughly shape the back of the neck to the desired profile. Switch to a fine file and sandpaper to smooth out the neck.
Apply your choice of finish to the neck and the body prior to assembly. I used Transtint Blue dye to color the body blue. I sprayed the neck and the dyed body with clear gloss spray lacquer.
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Cut each individual fret to length and hammer it in the slot with a soft rubber mallet. It helps to slightly bend the fret wire to match the radius of the neck. Use files to file the frets even with the neck and make them smooth to the touch.
Pre-drill pilot holes in the back of the neck without going all the way through the front. Use the mounting plate to screw the neck to the body. Do not over-tighten or you may strip the screw holes. Fit the nut into the nut slot. You may need to file or sand the nut down to lower the string action.
Detach the pickup wire and feed it through the tunnel to the control cavity. Solder the pickup wire back into place. Mount all electronics onto the guitar. Click here to print a template for the pickup ring and control cavity cover that I cut on the scroll saw.
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Measure 25.5 from the front of the nut and make a mark on the guitar body. Center the bridge so that the strings will cross over the bridges at 25.5 from the nut. It may help to put on the two outer strings to make sure they are centered and in-line with the neck. Pre-drill and mount the bridge with the provided screws.
Note: You may find that you need to adjust the truss rod or level the frets in order to make the notes ring better. Spend some time with the guitar and tweak it until you are satisfied with how it plays and sounds.
Cut each individual fret to length and hammer it in the slot with a soft rubber mallet. It helps to slightly bend the fret wire to match the radius of the neck. Use files to file the frets even with the neck and make them smooth to the touch.
Pre-drill pilot holes in the back of the neck without going all the way through the front. Use the mounting plate to screw the neck to the body. Do not over-tighten or you may strip the screw holes. Fit the nut into the nut slot. You may need to file or sand the nut down to lower the string action.
Detach the pickup wire and feed it through the tunnel to the control cavity. Solder the pickup wire back into place. Mount all electronics onto the guitar. Click here to print a template for the pickup ring and control cavity cover that I cut on the scroll saw.
How To Make An Electric Guitar
Measure 25.5 from the front of the nut and make a mark on the guitar body. Center the bridge so that the strings will cross over the bridges at 25.5 from the nut. It may help to put on the two outer strings to make sure they are centered and in-line with the neck. Pre-drill and mount the bridge with the provided screws.
Note: You may find that you need to adjust the truss rod or level the frets in order to make the notes ring better. Spend some time with the guitar and tweak it until you are satisfied with how it plays and sounds.
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