How To Build A Parts Guitar

One of our followers on Twitter recently asked for a beginner guide on how to build your own parts guitar. Building a parts guitar is a very cool experience! Being able to spec out your instrument with all the electronics and features you want is a cool way to learn what goes into making guitars. In this article, I will go over the basics of building your own guitar, mainly with some things to keep in mind before you embark on this journey. We will use the selection from All Parts to keep this easy and reference a hypothetical Telecaster-style guitar to give you an idea of some hurdles you might come across. Alright, let’s go!

#1 The Brainstorming Process

The best way to go about this is to pick a body that has already been routed. That way, you can avoid having to get the guitar routed or having to route it yourself. There are a few tools you will definitely need for the installation process. The biggest one I recommend is a Dewalt power drill – you will obviously need a variety of drill bits to mount various hardware parts. To also make your life easier, don’t forget a set of digital calipers! You will likely need a reamer for the tuning machine holes because they probably won’t be drilled wide enough. The best thing you can do for yourself is to get all the parts and tools you’ll need before you begin. And trust me, you might realize you missed a few things while you are in the middle of putting the guitar together. Read For More information - https://www.guitartricks.com/blog/how-to-build-a-parts-guitar#comment-4607519333

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