Stratocaster Guitar Build - Part 1 - Building A Stratocaster Guitar Neck

A complete construction diary of a Stratocaster style guitar being built from scratch. I will go into mind numbing detail on most things. Select 720P video quality, make a cup of coffee ( this first video is 30 mins !) , sit back and watch in full screen.

Specs;-
Flame Maple Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
StewMac Spoke Style Trussrod built into heel of neck
12" Radius
Stew Mac medium fretwire
Tinted Nitro Lacquer

[noahiskandarani]

Just wanted to say thanks, many years after being originally posted I still find this video series to be helpful and inspiring. Just finished my first S-style guitar build, and while I did not do it exactly the same as you, I referred back to this series of videos more times than I care to admit. Thanks!

[sotosman]

simply the best guitar building videos on youtube... please do us the favor and never stop building and uploading guitars... thank you...

[Ibaneddie]

Still the best guitar instructional videos on the internet after all these years!

[jondoe]

I love the detail you put in your vid, most other vids from other people have music or a lot of reading and other distractions, but your vid is what I think people want to see, so please keep making them like this one. two thumbs up mate :)

[wildpetes]

I just finished making my first guitar. Your videos were the foundation of being able to do it. I probably watched each video 10 times. Thank you for posting!

[mnygtrz]

perfect set of videos for ANYONE who wants to build guitar parts. You missed nothing David! I use this vid selectyion all the time. Made many necks using this vid with awesome success. Thanks Dave!

[achannel]

Fletcher Handcrafted Guitars: Cheers !, from Canada. The best close-up video tutorial I've ever seen on you tube.

[RaysonGuitars]

Just built my first guitar following every single step and measures of your videos here. Making my own templates etc... Wood of my own choice and my own headstock and body of course. Other than that I followed just about everything. It turned out great! A real player I must say. Great content and awesome craftsmanship from you Fletcher.

[joeschmoe]

The absolute BEST guitar making instruction available on YouTube. Absolute Best!!

[mnygtrz]

I bought the Strat set as well. The neck template was 1/4 inch too short and the neck template was too narrow at the heel. The pocket was too big for my original 60s Strat neck. I emailed him and he said " Oh well" you have to make adjustments. Glad your worked out for you. Im sure he tweeked them as time went on. I make my own now. Still a fabulously detailed video for anyone who has questions. Anyone can follow this video and do a good job. Thanks for the reply my friend.

[malabarista]

This is the video series inspired me to learn how to build/repair/modify guitars a few years ago. I'm still at the "buying unfinished Warmoth parts" stage of my progression, but my goal is to someday turn a few pieces of lumber into a custom guitar. I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and experience with the guitar community. Because of this and your telecaster series I've been able to turn down-and-out, abused guitars that I've found for sale into great playing instruments.

[jojokujojo]

Video technicians are very clear and straight to the content.

[LTinnell]

Fletcher, you need your own tv show.  You are a very good teacher.  

[jscofield]

My 3rd time watching this series, your workmanship is so impressive!

[macheightfivemark]

Somehow I found time to watch the entire series in one sitting. It was a pleasure to watch you work. Very nice workflow and approach to the build. End result was fantastic! Thanks for the post!

[Robi]

I've built three guitars, but never done the next neck myself. This video is so instructive I can't wait to tackle the neck on the next one. Thanks.

[morrelljw]

This is one of the best build series I've watched, and I've watched quite a lot. Very thorough, and easy to follow. Thanks

[TastierBackInThes]

My inner obsessive-compulsiveness is calmed by this video. Everything is cut square and measured. Good work. Thanks for sharing the content.

[russellesimonetta]

I wish you did more vids! You are a great teacher and your content is first rate. You make it look simple and easily understood.

[donlazov]

Thank you so much David! I have spent a few days pouring over your 10 videos for this build. Thank you so much for taking the time, effort and explaining and showing all that you have done to create this most beautiful guitar! Looking forward to watching your other videos!