Electric Guitar and Bass Assembly Guide, Part 2: Tools and Supplies

The following tools and supplies will help you make your guitar/bass building project fun and rewarding. Most are common, but you may have to borrow/buy a few specialized items.

Tools

• #4895 Fret Hammer
• #3799 Straight edge; 24" long
• #0677 Masking/binding tape
• #4894 Rule, 6" with 16th, 32nd, and 64th increments
• #3316 SAE Hex keys
• #3317 Metric Hex keys
• #0097 Drill bit set/index (1/16" - 1/2" in 1/32" or 1/64" increments)
• Good quality Phillips and blade type screwdrivers. You will need several sizes.
• Soldering iron/pencil (25-45 watt)
• Drill (3/8" chuck, variable speed/reversible is desirable)
• Tape measure
• Center-punch or awl
• #1605 Wire cutters/stripper

Supplies

• Sharp pencil
• Sharpie or permanent marker
• Notepad
• Small diameter rosin-core solder
• Electrician's tape

Reference materials

#5095 "Guitar Finishing Step-By-Step" by Dan Erlewine and Don MacRostie

#0570 "The Guitar Player Repair Guide" by Dan Erlewine

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