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The Super Easy Series of Electric Guitar Plans

I'm working on a new idea for a series of plans that will simplify the guitar construction process by utilizing a Stratocaster style replacement neck. The idea is based on the reality that many potential builders want to make their own electric guitar, don't have the skills or specialized tools necessary to make their own neck and fretboard.

What I have in mind is to offer two cool looking body shapes; a single cut and a double cut. After you decide on the shape, you'll select either a hardtail bridge, a standard tremolo or a Floyd Rose® tremolo configuration. Finally, you'll choose either two humbuckers, three single coils or two P90s to satisfy the pickup arrangement for your guitar.

After you finish making the body, all you'll have to do is purchase a Stratocaster style replacement neck, bolt it on, add your components and you'll be ready to ROCK! With so many Strat style replacement necks on the market, including unfinished paddle headstock models, there should be no reason why you can't build the guitar of your dreams with nothing more exotic than a jigsaw and a router.

Below is a screen shot of the two body shapes I plan on offering. Please let me know what you think as your opinions are what inspires me!

It's Alive!

What started out as a block of Alder has turned magically into a custom Stratocaster copy. This project is a special request for a design similar to the Tom Delonge Strat, but with some slight alterations. For example, the routing is a bit different in that less wood has been removed. I also carved out less wood on the belly relief and the armrest to keep the body nice and fat. A fat body = fat tone. Later on she'll be wrapped up in some surf green lacquer.

Two Electric Guitar Designs Are Better Than One

Okay, as you know, I'm working on the Highline Single Cut guitar build right now. But, I have an idea to add a double cut version as well. Here are some screenshots of both plans in rough form. Tell me what you think.

The Highline Legato Electric Guitar Is Now Available

I've posted the just completed Legato electric guitar on the Highline web site along with the material and component specifications. If you would like to purchase this guitar (or any of my other builds), it is available for sale. On the other hand, if you'd like a guitar customized to your tastes, let me know your ideas and I'll get you a quote.

Another Legato Electric Guitar Is Finished

This one will be available on Highline Handmade Electric Guitars and Pickups in the next day or so. In the meantime, here are a couple of photos of the finished guitar. Let me know what you think.

Look Ma, No Spray Gun!

I am psyched! Check out the finish on the Highline Single Cut:

What's cool about it is I didn't use a spray gun, airbrush or spray can to get the effect. I did it all by hand. If you want to learn how I did it, you'll have to sign up for my newsletter and wait until February 1st when the next issue comes out.