Courses
Design Course 1 - F360 Essentials for Guitar Makers
100% recorded - At your own pace This course is aimed at those who want to create musical instrument designs and are looking to learn how to use the CAD/CAM design software Fusion 360 FROM SCRATCH. In this introductory course to Fusion 360, you will learn how to use the software, especially with examples related to the manufacture of musical instruments. You will learn at your own pace, thanks to the recorded classes, downloadable materials, practical exercises, and online guidance and support.
Design Course 2 - CAD Guitars/Basses intermediate - (Bolt-on neck, flat body and flat headstock)
100% recorded - At your own pace Learn to create a detailed CAD model of a Fender-style guitar/bass in Fusion 360, from modeling the body and its cutaways to the 3D design of the neck and it's more complex transitions. If you're already familiar with the program's basic tools, now you'll learn how to apply and make the most of its features in this fully recorded course, so you can progress at your own pace. At the end, you'll have the complete design of both an electric guitar and a bass. Additionally, downloadable files of both models will be provided.
CNC Course 1 - Introduction to CNC in luthiery
100% recorded - At your own pace This course is intended to provide the conceptual and practical fundamentals for the complete machining of a guitar or electric bass model. It will introduce CNC manufacturing with a simple model that requires a single-sided milling to finish the course with a two-sided milling (flip milling) delivering the techniques for a correct alignment and clamping of the parts.
Design Course 3 - CAD Guitars / Basses advanced- (Archtop, Angled headstock, Hollow bodies & more )
100% recorded - At your own pace Learn the necessary techniques to develop CAD models of Archtop, Neck Through, Set neck, Angled headstock, Hollow/Semi Hollow bodies, and PRS style carved top guitars in Fusion 360. We will apply surface modeling strategies to achieve complex shapes and make the most of the software's tools so you can acquire the skills necessary to unleash your design potential.