Guitar neck jig

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Dec 17, 2021, 08:25 PM
sossol

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Guitar neck jig

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I've made about half of my luthier's tools. The most complicated is my modified version of Dan Erlewine's neck jig. I designed it for multiple functions and for compactness. I built it from 80/20 extrusions, a giant aluminum ruler, some NIC corner braces, a yoga mat and scrap oak.
I used Fender bass tuners that I took off of my P-bass, which I converted to 8-string (octaves) for strap tensioners. They work, but they're cumbersome and sloppy, so I'll change them to something else.

Neil
Dec 22, 2021, 05:35 AM
DIYer


Thanks sossol! We've added your Guitar Neck Jig to our Luthiery category,
as well as to your builder page: sossol's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Feb 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
herman43

Liked this idea a lot. One quesion, where did you use the long ruller?
Feb 9, 2026, 06:29 PM
sossol

Quote:

Originally Posted by herman43

Liked this idea a lot. One quesion, where did you use the long ruller?

If I understand your question correctly, my answer is that the ruler is serves as a straightedge. I use a bubble level on the frame to get it level, then use the ruler and level to get the neck flat if I'm working on it. The ruler is a Pittsburgh 48" adjustable t-square that I cut into lengths appropriate for bass and for guitar.

Neil
Feb 10, 2026, 11:47 AM
herman43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sossol

If I understand your question correctly, my answer is that the ruler is serves as a straightedge. I use a bubble level on the frame to get it level, then use the ruler and level to get the neck flat if I'm working on it. The ruler is a Pittsburgh 48" adjustable t-square that I cut into lengths appropriate for bass and for guitar.

Neil

Thank you for the reply, makes perfect sense.