Things are looking good! https://rockinreplicas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_3679.mp4 I resolved a few CAM Issues, and then glued the fretboard stock to the bottom half. It is much easier to clamp the Fretboard when it is still attached to the Fixture. The image was taken after I surfaced the Fretboard stock with some Walnut.
https://rockinreplicas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_3625.mp4 This weekend we cut the first Tele neck using the current design! We have a couple design issues to clean up but otherwise happy with the test cut using Cedar.
We are prepping for our May 31st launch. Here is the latest news….. Introducing the newest member of the RR Team, Cecilia the CNC! Cecilia even came with a 4th Axis! Current Manufacturing Updates We built the first fixture but there were a few issues which required my designer to make some tweaks. We needed to be able to use both 27” and 30” stock. Here is an image of the Fixture I made and
There are a multitude of types of wood that can be used for electric guitar bodies; each with their own unique characteristics that can affect the sound, weight, and appearance of the guitar. Here are some of our favorite woods used for electric guitar bodies: Alder – a lightweight wood with a well-balanced tone and a slightly scooped midrange. It is commonly used for Stratocaster-style guitars. Ash – has a bright, snappy tone and a
Common Electric Guitar Neck Profiles C-Shaped Neck: The most common neck shape you will see on the market today would be the C-Shape neck standard on most, if not all, fender made models. The C-shape is rounded into an oval profile, making it very comfortable for anyone but those with larger hands while not being cut as deep as the U or V-shaped neck. This neck shape hit its prime in the 1980s when Fender