Again, refine this one a little bit and you are done. This is now your template that you will use to cut the wood for the guitar. Make sure to transfer the centerline onto it. Step 5: To protect your new templates, spray a thin coat of polyurethane along the edges in order to harden and protect them. This way, they will last longer.
I wanted to build an acoustic guitar for the longest time, but was intimidated by the prospect. Although I’ve done plenty of woodworking, the idea of creating the forms for a guitar body and mastering the many different things it took to make a guitar play well intimidated me.
I also wanted to learn to play the guitar, but never really found the motivation to do so.In 2006 I stumbled across the idea of a guitar template. Since then, I’ve built a number of kit guitars. I’ve found that kits are a great entry point into guitar making.
They simplify the process, but leave enough woodworking to be done to make me feel like I “voiced” the guitar.I recently joined forces with the folks at Fine Woodworking Magazine. They were interested in doing an article about building a guitar from a kit, and I was happy to help out.
You can check out the article here, and learn more about guitar kits.By the way, completing my own guitar also became the catalyst for learning to play. I am now, admittedly, a guitar addict. If I don’t play a little every day, I feel like something is missing. But it wasn’t until the instrument I made myself was in my hands that this connection developed.
A very cool side affect of making a guitar.to download the full article.Tags:,. 19 Responses to “Using a Guitar Template to Build Your First Guitar”. mac furrwould like to build one for my father-n-law. DavidLove to make my own guitar. I have other guitars I would like to make my own. Mark PettingerAlways wanted to build a guitar.
Bin playing for 50 years now. My “Little Susie” (my first and only love) was stolen 35 years ago. I do a lot of wood working for a livingbut need something to do in the evenings to bring the “spark” back. Building a “new love” may be just the ticket. DANINTERESTED IN GUITARS. Les LacyPlease send download. Customer ServiceHi Les.
To download the full article, go to the last paragraph and you will see where it says “click here” to download the full article. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service team at 1-855-253-0822.ThanksJean-Woodworkers Guild of America Video Membership. roger floydthis is for my son n law. Robert AucoinI have played and loved guitar and bass almost all of my life. I have always wanted to build a guitar but like the author have been intimidated. Maybe now its time to start.
revdan57I have desired to make my own guitar for many years, I have even mulled over the idea of a kit, but all the special tools and skills scared me very much. Thank you for helping me make up my mind to try and build one.
Roger SteinbrueckI have built two banjos from scratch and am building my third fiddle from scratch. It is fun to play an instrument I built.
And I especially enjoy reading about others who build and play their own as well. We walk in the footsteps of builder/musicians who have gone before us. DaveI’d buy a video of the entire process for an acoustic.
Built several electrics and cigar box ones but acoustics are a daunting endeavor. John Mantoninterested in building a guitar. IanI’ve built a couple of guitars, mandolin, viola, violin, harp, marimba. Great fun to build and even more fun to play once you’re finished. Gary W. BussellGuitar kits.
Larry DakeI want to build a guitar!. Larry DakeI would like to build a guitar from one of your kits?. Larry DakeI want to make a guitar for my Granddaughter!. PeterGreat article.
I built my first guitar a few years ago and the Cumpiano book was a great help to me. I built the guitar from scratch and really enjoyed the experience of the challenge and accomplishment. I found some videos online that were helpful too. The experience has improved my woodworking skills in my more traditional work too. LouI’m trying to learn to play guitar & building a one seems terrific!.
Hey everyone here is a great video on how to create your own paper Guitar template like I used in the guitar series. This template is use to create concept art for your guitar that you want to paint. Be sure to Like this video and don't forget to subscribe.Thank you.Templet Link Here:Facebook:Twitter: or @josephtubbInstagram: @josephtubbSubscribe here:PhatGuitar Facebook:Note for some reason unknown to me all you see in the video is the Mouse pointer and not the brush or other selection tools in photoshop. I'm not sure why this happen but never the less the content in still very good and helpful.
You should have any issues using photoshop when watching this video.