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How to Glue a Set Neck

Materials Needed: Guitar body and neck (set neck) Wood glue (like Titebond Original) Clamps Sandpaper (grits: 150, 220, 320) Clean cloth Damp cloth (for wiping excess glue) Masking tape Wood...

Share Your Build

Over the years we've seen some amazing things the DIY guitar community can do. We wanted to create a dedicated place to showcase what our talented customers can build. Each...

Luthier Shop: Building A Guitar (Part 1)

Building a guitar on your own, though it may seem daunting, is a very rewarding project that ends with a one-of-a-kind instrument. Let’s look step-by-step on how to build your...

The Pros & Cons of Guitar Kits

Guitar kits are typically all-in-one packages that include everything you need to build a guitar. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of starting with a guitar kit so that...

Luthier Shop: Installing a Pickguard and Electr...

Milling out the cavity and installing the pickup and electronics on your electric bass is a time-consuming challenge, but the result is a beautiful bass tailored to your specific playing...

Luthier Shop: Milling a Pickup Cavity Freehand

If you’re looking to upgrade your pickup or install one into a new base, it’s important to mill the pickup cavity correctly. Let’s go through how to mill a pickup completely...