In this video we’ll look at how to make a guitar neck from standard timber and using simple tools. No complex machinery or precise jigs are needed.
If you fancy creating an asymmetrical neck profile, check out this video
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Centre finding ruler
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Here’s the sections
0:00 intro.
1:03 what wood to use?
3:36 what measurements do I need for a guitar neck.
7:01 how to position holes for guitar tuners.
9:21 cutting out a truss rod channel with a chisel.
13:45 how to cut a neck shape without a jig.
16:04 how to cut and radius a fingerboard.
21:10 cutting a neck profile by hand.
25:00 fitting a headstock into the neck.
29:16 drilling for truss rod access.
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