Aug 12 - 16 2019
Make an Electric Guitar Using the CNC Router

Make an Electric Guitar Using the CNC Router

Presented by Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) at Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN)

In this five-session class, you will start with traditional paper plans of a guitar body. You will get an introduction to Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) using Fusion 360. Then you will use those skills to create a 3D model of the guitar using the printed plans for guidance. You will use Computer-Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) features to choose tools and tool paths to make the guitar body on a 3-axis CNC router.

You will simulate creating your guitar on the computer, but to ensure that you end up with a playable instrument, the class will then go through the same processes using a proven design: a version of a Fender Telecaster Thinline (semi-hollow) guitar.

Next, we will discuss tonewood and pickup choices. You will learn how traditional luthiers make their design choices.

Finally, we will cut guitar bodies on the CNC router with locally-sourced wood. You'll also use the drill press, router table, and Festool random-orbit sander.  as you complete your guitar.

The materials fee of $150 includes wood for the two-part guitar body, a pre-made neck, tuners, pickups, bridge, strings, and other hardware required to build a complete electric guitar. Finish is not included, as there won't be time in this one-week class for that final step. There will be a discussion about finish options.

Please bring a laptop computer with you to class, ideally with an external mouse.

Class open to youth ages 13-18.

Admission Info

Find more information and register by clicking on the ticket link or call the registrar at 206-842-4475 x216. Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.

 

Phone: 206-842-4475 x216

Dates & Times

2019/08/12 - 2019/08/16

Location Info

Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN)

8890 Three Tree Lane NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Parking Info

Free parking is available onsite.