Our Guitar Neck Design & CNC Building Classes focus on the most critical and demanding aspects of electric guitar construction. These hands-on workshops cover everything from digital neck design and CNC machining to fretwork, nut building, finishing, and re-fretting.
Each class is taught in our shop using real-world tools and techniques, allowing students to build skills incrementally or focus on specific areas of interest.
Guitar Neck Design
Learn the fundamentals of electric guitar neck design, including scale length, fret spacing, neck profiles, and playability considerations. This class focuses on how design decisions affect feel, performance, and manufacturability.
CNC My Neck
This hands-on class guides students through machining their own guitar neck using CNC equipment. Learn setup, workholding, toolpaths, and machining strategies for accurate, repeatable results.
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Guitar Fretwork (Leveling, Crowning & Finishing)
Learn how to design, cut, and install guitar nuts for optimal string spacing, action, and tuning stability. This class covers materials, slotting techniques, and setup best practices.
Nut Building & Setup
Learn how to design, cut, and install guitar nuts for optimal string spacing, action, and tuning stability. This class covers materials, slotting techniques, and setup best practices.
Basic Guitar Finishing
An introduction to guitar finishing techniques, including surface prep, sealing, spraying basics, and curing considerations. Ideal for builders who want clean, functional finishes without overcomplication.
Guitar Re-Fretting
This class focuses on the complete re-fret process, including fret removal, fingerboard prep, fret installation, leveling, and final setup.