Hints and Tipsīefore using your CNC machine to make a guitar, you’re going to need to keep a couple of things in mind. The clear instructions, illustrated files, and well laid out plans, building your own CNC guitar will be significantly easier than the more obtuse and often overwhelming files of more ‘expert’ posters.

To beginners, there’s nothing worse than coming across something you want to build only to find that the files are set out in a way that seems to assume everyone’s an expert. Note: As ALL of our plans are sold as digital downloads, when you complete your plan purchase with us, you will automatically be given a download link to access the plans.Be honest, even if you’re a master of CNC, it’s easy to remember when you were first starting out. Also, since quality Adirondack Spruce can be difficult to obtain, consider either Sitka Spruce, or European Spruce for the top plate and braces.

Unfortunately that wood is no longer available and is on the endangered species list. Note that the original pre-WWII D28's used Brazilian Rosewood. The D28 uses Indian Rosewood with Adirondack Spruce Top. While wood selection can be whatever the luthier or customer desires, the classic D18 uses ribbon cut Genuine Mahogany (Honduras Mahogany) back and sides with Sitka Spruce Top.

Although this guitar model is most closely associated with bluegrass and folk styles, the bold sound and projection is suitable for any genre. This guitar is the standard and legendary for it's incredible balance, projection and robust tone. The dreadnought 6-string guitar was one of the most significant innovation of the Martin Guitar Co.

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