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How To Carve A Neck Pocket

Project Electric Guitar

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I show the method I use to carve a perfect neck pocket in the guitar body.

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20 Comments

@piggybakkers 8 years ago

There are a lot of Luthier vids on YT, some very good and some not so. I've seen a large percentage of them. My compliments to you on you vids being educational, informative and succinct. Too many fill time with waffle. Great job. Thanks.

@andrepassini5609 10 years ago

The best explaination I ever seen about this job

@k9insomniac783 4 years ago

I’m currently building my first guitar and this process absolutely terrifies me. I know if I mess up, the guitar becomes firewood. Your approach has given me hope I might be able to perform this correctly. 1000 thanks.

@FrankExelmans 6 years ago

This is what I was looking for : a clear, step by step explanation for the home DIY guitar builders, and yet a perfect fit ! Thx !

@MultiRDSD 3 years ago

As well as being a really clear and informative video, there was something hugely relaxing and satisfying about watching it - thanks

@tomsisson660 2 years ago

Excellent video. It went fast. Before I knew it, it was over. Most people that make videos like this, make the video just drag along. You didn’t. Thank you. Very informative.

Tom Sisson

@louisgarbi1009 6 years ago

Thank you for making these videos available. Your approach is clear, informative, and to the point. Again, thank you.

@bishlap 8 years ago

haven't seen any other vid's in this series, but, from looking at the 1st few seconds of this one I can say that WOOD looks fantastic, I'll be watching the rest now.

@pskemster 7 years ago

What an honor to watch such mastery. Well done!

@johnmiller9219 6 years ago (edited)

brilliant idea using the tape as a shim to ride the router against. I initially thought oh he's gonna have a loose fitting neck

@DavidPatersonPortraits 6 years ago

Very logical way to do it. And if you wanted to carved the body after it makes it easier. I agree about puting the angle on the neck is a lot easier.

@christopherlord3441 6 years ago

Great, thanks, going to go and do it now.

@michaeladamcaira9174 9 years ago

love your videos,you do great work,its nice to see a fellow Luthier take the time to properly explain his methods,keep up the good work

@FL-BEACH-MAN 9 years ago

Great video, sweet slab of wood , excellent illustration.

@kmalcolm5352 5 years ago

Great video, thank you ! Question: how do you know how deep to rout the pocket? I assume you have a bridge height in mind beforehand?

@adam5744 10 years ago

nice video this will help me out on my next build

@FlyingSquirrelTony 10 years ago

Nice touch using the laser, hadn't thought to use one of those in building guitars, but it makes perfect practical sense.

@AntonioFardella 9 years ago

Finally a clear method/explanation.
I do not understand what those people who thumbed down this video wanted.... bah...
I'm looking forward to start my first guitar..... actually, i believe it will be an electric ukulele!! :)
Ciao (thumbs up!!)