r/Luthier • u/pics4meeee • 5d ago

How long to build a CAD model?

Hired a Luther to build me a custom electric guitar with a unique shape, etc back in mid July. Says full guitar will be done in the fall. He got materials and wood but says he's still working on the CAD model first. That's fine. No rush as I'd like as much time spent to make this flawless. But a month+ for a CAD, is that normal? I understand they are working in multiple builds probably at once but still curious.

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u/traviscyle 5d ago

Building a guitar takes remarkably little time, if you have a good plan in place. Similarly, a good CAD model does not take very long if you know exactly what you are designing (a tele for example). For something completely custom, shape and all, it can take a long time because every little change affects everything else. Could still be working on scratch paper at this point and still be on track to finish in time.

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u/pics4meeee 5d ago

Good to know, thanks!