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Build Log: Semi-Hollow Acrylic Top Flying V
How to Intonate a Guitar (or Bass)
Top 20: Best Electric Guitar Kits [2021]
Tired of the same Strat kits? We’ve assembled the best group of unique, high quality electric guitar kits available with all specs listed.
Best DIY Guitar Kits – Site Reviews [2021]
We take a look at the best websites to buy DIY guitar kits. If you want build your own guitar but don’t have all of the expensive tools, this is the way!
Guitar Repair Tools Guide [Purchase List – 2020]
Thinking about repairing or modifying your own guitar? Interested in becoming a luthier? We can help you get started with this extensive tool list.
Where to Build Your Own Guitar Online
If you’re looking to simplify the process of designing your own guitar, you’ll be pleased to learn that you can do it entirely online with these sites.
5 Effective Ways to Easily Sell Your Custom Guitars
A helpful guest article discussing some of the ways luthiers can market their custom built guitars, both online and offline.
Guitar Design Video – Adobe Illustrator
A video demonstration showing the complete process of drawing a guitar template in Adobe Illustrator.
How to Draw a Guitar Template – Adobe Illustrator
Learn how to draw a guitar template using Adobe Illustrator – for use in lutherie, CAD / CAM, and template making (Difficulty: Intermediate).
X-Carve + Fusion 360: Everything You Need is Here.
This is the only resource you need for connecting your X-Carve to Fusion 360. This guide includes a post-processor file, a complete Inventables toolset, and an easy to follow walkthrough to get you going quickly.
The Electric Herald is a fantastic resource for Guitarists and Luthiers seeking to hone and refine their craft. Joel’s expertise is unmatched, and his guiding tips, tricks and insights make this platform one of the most impactful on the web. We browse his content quite often for inspiration and knowledge for our own guitar guides and recommendations.
– Liam F | Music Grotto | Founder and Editor
We’ve worked successfully with Joel on several custom guitars and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again when the need arises. There is an attention to detail and a level of intuition here that is uncommon to find.
– Jeff Lee | Halo Custom Guitars, Inc. | CEO