Please note templates are currently shipping within 3-4 weeks.  This does not include transit time. 

Schedule subject to change without notice. 

International clients outside the US, add up to 2 weeks to estimates listed below.  

*General information:

*These templates are for personal use and may not be used for commercial   purposes.  

*You are ultimately responsible for the quality and playability of the instrument you build.  Do not use these templates unless you have researched for neck/bridge placement, scale, etc.. Basic woodworking skills are recommended.  There are many books that will guide you through the building process.   See Links page.

*Please exercise caution when handling power tools.  You are responsible for your safety. Remember,  you need your fingers to play guitar!

* I cannot guarantee exact replicas.  Laser/CNC cutting tolerances, commercial instrument variations, and other factors make it impossible to make 100% accurate templates.  Templates can be tailored to your taste by sanding the edges or moving the template around during the building process.  Neck pockets are usually smaller so they can be sanded to exact tight fight and to accommodate commercially available necks.  Laser cutter may create burned edges and/or small notches.  These are easily sanded off with 150 grit or higher sand paper. 

*Guitar Building Templates is not affiliated with any artist or guitar company  referred to on this website and/or auction site used for the sale of these templates.  

*Template specifications are subject to change without notice.   In an ongoing effort to improve products, files are constantly being revised so templates may differ than those on pictures. Due to local wood supply,  material thickness may vary plus or minus one sixteenth of an inch.

*NOTE:  CNC cuts and Laser cuts average 3-4 weeks before they ship.  Intl clients, add up to 2 week to above estimates. Shipping times are approximate and subject to change without notice since templates are cut to order.  We will not sacrifice quality and waste wood.   Due to workload and slow cutting times, shipping timeframes can fluctuate dramatically.  

*There are no returns/refunds allowed.  If a template is found to be defective, we will replace/repair at our discretion.  

*CNC Templates:

*All above applies to CNC cut templates cut on wood.   As with Laser cut templates,  CNC cut templates are cut to order.  I will not sacrifice quality so please be patient!

*Due to tool entry with my CNC application, most templates will have small notches that need to be sanded off. 

*CNC templates will require sanding to remove fuzz on edges caused by cutting tool.  Cleans easily in minutes with 150 grit sandpaper. Go here for more information on this: Sanding CNC Fuzz

*CNC templates may not include many of the extra templates as pictured for laser.  However,  all basic items required to build guitars are included.  Do not use laser cut templates as reference for CNC cut templates.   

*Please note that I can only cut about 10-12 inches per minute with current setup.  Anything above that and I lose accuracy.  It takes time to make a quality product. Please be patient, it is worth the wait!

*As of 10/18/11.  CNC templates are cut on true 1/4" thick wood.  Local wood supply is very sporadic for thickness of material.  We are now gluing 1/8" material together to make a true 1/4" thickness.  This makes the templates more rigid and a smooth surface on both sides. Should template come apart, simple wood glue can set it right back with no problems.

Parts:

Parts may be returned within 5 days of receipt.  You must contact us to obtain authorization.  You are responsible for return postage and 15% restocking fee.  Parts must be returned in original packaging and must be in 100% brand new saleable condition.

NOTE:  Intl clients outside the US may order parts when combined purchase of templates only with online shopping cart.  If you are outside the US and want to order parts only, please contact us at sales@guitarbuildingtemplates.com 

*You are agree to the terms set above by purchasing any template on guitarbuildingtemplates.com and/or any auction site these templates are offered for sale.