Of course the company uses a lot of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router technology to cut
and pre-form many of the parts, however the final shaping and assemebly is
surprisingly manual.
The necks are made from various woods depending on the
quality of the guitar. Expensive models
are made from one piece of wood (lots of waste) - whereas two pieces are glued
together for all other guitars.
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| An industrial strength 'thicknesser' - this work can be done by hand! |
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| It is all very scientific |
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| Cutting out the various components - |
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| Rough cut tops, sides, backs, necks, bridges and fretboards - pretty much everything you need! |
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| Bending the sides - each piece is soaked in hot water before putting into the mould |
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| This guy bends sides all day |
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| Where there's Punch there's a party - Loyd with a broken back! |
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| The bracing looks pretty standard - the braces are made by CNC machine |
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| Preparing the necks - truss rods and gluing on the fretboards |
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| Purfling done - cutting and inserting the side braces by hand |
I want one of those massive CNC drum sanding machines. You couldn't have sneaked one up your jumper for me?
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