Guitar Neck Pocket Routing Template

The guitar neck heel template is an essential tool for making accurate, repeatable routed cavities. It allows a clean, stable fit for the neck heel. This is important for good sustain and reliable neck alignment on a guitar.

Made from high-density MDF, this template offers good rigidity and remains easy to use in the workshop. The guitar neck heel template includes a practical central alignment line. This reference makes positioning on the body easier and allows precise alignment of the neck heel before routing. This significantly reduces the risk of mistakes in your guitar project.

The 200 x 150 mm format provides a comfortable working area and stable support for the router. Guidance remains smooth for a clean cut. The guitar neck heel template can be secured quickly using double-sided tape or clamps, depending on your usual method.

Available in Stratocaster and Telecaster versions, each neck pocket template follows commonly used standards. The neck pocket template faithfully reproduces the shape of the cavity. It allows a precise fit between the body and the neck heel, avoiding approximate fitting on your electric guitar.

This template is designed to save you time. It makes routing safer from the very first pass and helps minimize rework and mistakes. Whether for production or a personal guitar build, the result remains clean and reliable.

For more advice and complementary models, browse our other lutherie templates and consult the documentation specific to each type of neck.

MDF should be protected from moisture. Applying varnish improves its durability. With proper care, this neck pocket template remains accurate over time and is perfectly suited to regular guitar-building work.