Pictures from the Mike Learn's "Build Your Own Custom Guitar" Class

[Learn Guitars]

how much prior knowledge or wood shop classes should one have? Prerequisite?

Some does help. I could tell immediately if the guys had experience around the router and band saw. If it is was questionable, I did the task. The bigger part of the lessons were proper tool safety and handling. I did not use the overarm pin router as the class was taught with tools that most had access to.

[Learn Guitars]

Wow! Looks like a really cool class.

Is full fretboard scalloping possible within the time available during the course?


- Leo.

That would be pushing it Leo. the scalloping would add at least 4 more hours to the dealio. It was pushing it to get everyone where they were with in 5 days.

[Learn Guitars]

But six is boring, Mike! (these go to eleven, anyone?)

I'll make you a deal Dred, you come all the way from Ireland, you can build a seven. HEHE

[Spivonious]

I really like the shape of the one on the left. Did he have a name for it?

In picture 44, what is he using the drill press for?

[rjohnstone]

In picture 44, what is he using the drill press for?

He's drilling holes for the side marker dots on the fretboard.
A drill press is the best way to make sure the holes are drilled straight.
You can do it by hand, but you run thee risk of punching through the top of the fretboard if your angle is wrong.

[Slik_Karl]

My question is how did you keep all the wood dust off those sexy choppers?!?!

[Newc]

Hmmmm. Might have to make me some plans for next year....

[Learn Guitars]

Karl,
My bikes are disgustingly filthy!!!! God, they need a wash.

[fullmetalguitar]

That looks like so much fun. Please post pics of their finished guitars when you get them.