Electric XII-Style 12-String Guitar Templates – Body and Neck – 10 mm MDF
Build a 12-string guitar inspired by the Fender Electric XII style using these CNC-machined 10 mm MDF templates. They provide a rigid guide for marking out, positioning and routing a guitar body or neck. The outlines are inspired by the characteristic Electric XII shapes and are not dimensionally exact reproductions of the original model.
Two product options are available to suit your project.
Option 1 – Front body template
This template follows the general silhouette of an Electric XII-style guitar body and helps prepare manufacturing operations and identify the main machining areas.
- Front-view body template.
- 10 mm thick MDF.
- CNC-machined external outline.
- Through-cut openings and cavities.
- Reference holes according to the drawing.
- Central positioning groove, not through-cut, to mark the body's longitudinal centerline throughout the build.
Option 2 – Two-piece neck template set
This option includes two separate templates:
1. Neck template: reproduces the general neck shape, with a profile that changes slightly along its length. A longitudinal groove marks the neck centerline. A fine transverse groove running from edge to edge marks the nut position.
2. Electric XII-style headstock template: reproduces a headstock shape inspired by the Electric XII and adapted for a 12-string configuration. It includes:
- The outer headstock outline.
- Twelve tuner reference holes arranged in two rows of six.
- A central, non-through positioning groove.
Separating the neck and headstock templates allows each part to be worked on independently and makes positioning easier during manufacture.
10 mm MDF construction
All templates are made from 10 mm thick MDF, which provides a consistent surface and good rigidity for marking and guiding tools. CNC machining produces clean, repeatable outlines.
Compatibility and precautions
These templates are intended for hand-building guitars inspired by the Fender Electric XII style. They are not exact or official reproductions of original Fender templates. Shapes, dimensions and hole positions may differ between instruments and model versions. Check all dimensions, alignment and compatibility with your chosen components before permanently cutting or routing wood.
Independently manufactured product; not affiliated with Fender.
