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So I have materials to build at least 3 guitars right now, all from scratch. I'm thinking two strandberg-esque builds and a daemoness (see profile pic). I have enough wood for at least one more top out of either black walnut or flamed maple, so additional shape suggestions are welcomed. I've...

Is there like a specific program that's super awesome compared to the rest and easy to use? Just wandering what everyone else uses to see if they can make some recommendations. ALSO. If there's a thread on here or link that explains how to calculate stuff like: Length of nut to bridge, get...

So I have a thread open on the luthier talk forum up there on the right about my future build project, but it is my first build, it is in the wrong section and i'm not getting the help that I need, so I decided to have a thread on here because why not eh. It is also worth noting that this is my...

Since we have a few talented 3D Modellers here, and plenty who'd like to learn, it's time for a modelling thread! Share what you're using, how you learnt, what you've modelled, what you want to know. Anything goes! I'll try to keep this post and the next edited with cool info that comes up...

Man, Sketchup just pissed all in my popcorn. Sigh. My free trial of 8 pro expired. And the new version of whatever their "free" program is won't run on my version of OSX. And I don't have $500 burning a hole in my pocket to buy the full version. Which leaves me with a number of neck...

I'm slowly getting closer to attempting my first build and want to start drawing up a plan with actual dimensions and all that, but when it comes to putting pencil to paper I have the artistic skills of a drunk toddler. I'd like to try something digital instead. Any recommendations? What...