This is a custom FreeCAD Workbench for Electric Guitar/Bass Parametric Design. It allows you to create Fretboards, Necks, Nuts, ... based on a common set of parameters.
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This is a work in progress project, this is the list of the currently implemented features. They are working but need more testing.
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Fretboard
- Compound Radius
- Multi Scale
- Zero Fret
- Perpendicular Fret setting
- Fret nipping
- Margins
- Thickness
- String distance
- Customizable Fret Wire (for accurate slots)
- Custom Inlays
- Corner fillet
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Neck
- Neck Profiles
- Thickness (start-end)
- Smooth transitions to Headstock and Heel
- Set-In, Bolt-On, Through Join
- Tenon
- Neck break angle
- Top offset
- Truss-Rod Channel
- Heel fillet
- Automatic positioning based on imported bridge reference
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Headstock
- Dimensions
- Transition
- Volute
- Flat/Angled
- Custom shape
- Pockets/Holes
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Bridge
- String distance
- Compensation
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Nut
- Dimensions
- Position
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Body
- Top/Back Dimensions
- Neck pocket
- Custom Shape
- Pockets/Holes
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Nut
- 3D Object
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Neck
- Custom profile editor
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Body
- Armrest
- Belly cut
- Carved top
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Binding
- Fretboard binding
- Body binding
The Wiki contains some useful documents: Wiki
- FreeCAD v0.21+ (releases)
- Curves Workbench 0.6.31+ (Install using AddonManager)
The recommended way to install this workbench is through the FreeCAD Addon Manager.
If you find problems, please report the issue here in Github.
I initially made a web based Marz Designer, it is still active at: https://marzguitars.com/marz-designer/ and it is very practical for quick calculations and references, but it is 2D and lacks some features like ZeroFret support.
I decided to go to the next level and make it 3D, so I started this project and work on this in my free time. This is a work in progress thing.