# Build Process Sequencer

Combined reference for electric guitar build DAGs and construction variants.

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# Electric 6-String Build DAG

Standard workflow for a Bolt-On Neck Electric Guitar (Strat/Tele style).

## Phase 1: Preparation
1.  **Select_Wood** -> Start
2.  **Acclimate_Wood** -> Select_Wood (Wait 2 weeks)
3.  **Joint_Body_Blank** -> Acclimate_Wood
4.  **Thickness_Planer** -> Joint_Body_Blank

## Phase 2: Neck Construction (Parallel A)
10. **Neck_Truss_Channel** -> Thickness_Planer
11. **Drill_Tuner_Holes** -> Thickness_Planer
12. **Glue_Fretboard** -> Neck_Truss_Channel (Requires: Truss Rod installed)
13. **Radius_Fretboard** -> Glue_Fretboard
14. **Install_Frets** -> Radius_Fretboard
15. **Carve_Neck_Profile** -> Glue_Fretboard

## Phase 3: Body Construction (Parallel B)
20. **Template_Route_Shape** -> Thickness_Planer
21. **Route_Neck_Pocket** -> Template_Route_Shape (Critical: Fit to Neck)
22. **Route_Pickup_Cavities** -> Template_Route_Shape
23. **Drill_Bridge_Holes** -> Template_Route_Shape (Critical: Scale Length)
24. **Roundover_Edges** -> Route_Neck_Pocket

## Phase 4: Assembly & Finish
30. **Fit_Check** -> Carve_Neck_Profile AND Roundover_Edges (Dry fit)
31. **Final_Sanding** -> Fit_Check
32. **Apply_Finish** -> Final_Sanding
33. **Cure_Finish** -> Apply_Finish
34. **Install_Hardware** -> Cure_Finish
35. **Wiring** -> Install_Hardware
36. **Setup** -> Wiring (Nut, Saddle, Relief)

## Critical Constraints
- **Neck Pocket:** Must be routed AFTER you have the neck in hand to measure, or using a precise template.
- **Bridge Drilling:** Must be measured from the Neck Pocket + Scale Length logic.
- **Finishing:** Cannot install hardware before finish is cured (unless relic).

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# Set Neck Modification (Gibson Style)

Modifies the Electric 6-String DAG.

## Changes
- **Remove:** Bolt-on Neck Holes step.
- **Add:** Route_Mortise (Body) and Cut_Tenon (Neck).
- **Sequence Change:**
    - **Glue_Neck_To_Body** must happen **BEFORE** Finish (usually).
    - Or **AFTER** finish if doing a "Fender-style finish on a set neck" (rare/hard).
    - Standard Gibson: Glue Neck -> Grain Fill -> Finish entire instrument as one unit.

## Modified Sequence
21a. **Route_Mortise** -> Template_Route_Shape
15a. **Cut_Tenon** -> Carve_Neck_Profile
25. **Glue_Neck** -> Route_Mortise AND Cut_Tenon (Critical: Neck Angle)
31. **Final_Sanding** -> Glue_Neck (Sand transition smooth)

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# Neck-Through Modification (Firebird/Bass Style)

Modifies the Electric 6-String DAG.

## Changes
- **Concept:** The Neck IS the center of the body. Wings are glued on.
- **Remove:** Neck Pocket, Neck Screws.

## Modified Sequence
1.  **Laminate_Neck_Blank** -> Start (Multi-piece laminate)
2.  **Glue_Wings** -> Laminate_Neck_Blank
3.  **Cut_Body_Shape** -> Glue_Wings (Cut the wings and neck center as one)
20. **Route_Pickup_Cavities** -> Cut_Body_Shape
31. **Final_Sanding** -> Route_Pickup_Cavities
