Welcome to you @petec , I highly recommend signing up for access to all the lessons you will need to make your first guitar and all the help you need in this forum. Go for it! 

I prefer a router with guide bearing

@tv101 Yeah I’ve done that before too, the router is a good option. 
I see you have been busy today with the like button. Hahaha…… 

Is there a better way? @tv101 I just used one edge of an MDF board that was cut in the factory (it is straight), then mark up for the other edge. I then put on a long aluminium clamp as…   Read more»

I made a new neck taper template/pattern before routing the sides of the neck and heal.

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@pdxguitar Also Rich, when I’ve ordered stuff from StewMac or other vendors in the US, the general rule is it’s about 2 weeks for delivery to my door. Sometimes it was quicker, it depends on the courier options, the time…   Read more»

Also anyone else have any luck just buying all the parts on their own? @pdxguitar Hey Rich, I sourced all my parts myself for the online build course but that was years ago before Mark had put the kits together….   Read more»