Contriver Guitars  ·  Computational Lutherie

Autodesk Fusion Electric Guitar Design

a computational guide to drafting the modern instrument

Course 01 · Foundation
Duration
4 Weekends
Session
Sat + Sun · 6 hrs/day
Breaks
10–15 min hourly
Recorded
For Review & Sale
The Practice
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Quick Overview

The entry point to Computational Lutherie

Students learn Systems Building through instrument design in Autodesk Fusion

From first parametric sketch to a fully resolved 3D model

Every dimension defined by relationship, every surface intentional

The course closes with a file prepared for manufacturing review

Format
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00 · 6 hrs instruction
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00 · 6 hrs instruction
Hourly Break
10–15 min every session hour
Recorded
For Review & Sale
Curriculum
Weekend 01 Sat + Sun · 12 hrs
Foundations, Layout & Body Definition
  • User Interface + Hotkeys
  • Assembly-Driven Design / Components - Manufacturing Intent pt.1
  • Instrument as a Mechanical System — Intro (Load Paths and Energy Flow)
  • 2D Parametric Fretboard Layout
  • 3D Fretboard Construction
  • History-Based Modelling — Controlled Timeline Pt. 1
  • Body Asset Sketches
  • Body Outline + Carve Definition
Weekend 02 Sat + Sun · 12 hrs
Neck, Headstock & Timeline Control
  • Neck Side Profile + Body Integration
  • Neck Shaft Profile + Iso Curve Wireframe Setup
  • Tuner Placement
  • Headstock Profiles + Wireframe
  • Timeline-Aware Modelling Setup — Controlled Timeline Pt. 2
Weekend 03 Sat + Sun · 12 hrs
Surface Modelling
  • Body Solid + Carve Surfaces
  • Headstock Surface Modelling
  • Volute NURBS Transition Frame
  • Heel NURBS Transition Frame
  • NURBS Surface Modelling
  • T-Spline Intro (5 min)
  • Stitch
Weekend 04 Sat + Sun · 12 hrs
Resilience, Revision & Manufacturing Output
  • File Clean Up
  • Failure Recovery + Dependency Repair
  • Managing Parent/Child Relationships
  • Parametric Revision Workflow — Change Without Rebuilding
  • Manufacturing Validation — DFM Checks, Toolpath Awareness
  • Model Organization + Export Strategy — Versioning + Manufacturing Handoff
4
Weekends
8
Days
48
Hours
Expectations
What you bring
  • Beginner Autodesk Fusion Experience
  • Autodesk Fusion installed — free licence available
  • A computer capable of running Fusion
  • Basic familiarity with electric guitar anatomy
What you leave with
  • A full resolved single-scale guitar design file
  • A 2D drawing package with critical dimensions
  • A foundational understanding of computational design methodology
  • Files ready for manufacturing review or CNC preparation
Part of a Series
Course 01
Single Scale Guitar Design
4 Weekends · 48 hrs
Course 02
Multiscale Extension
2 Weekends · 24 hrs
Course 03
Advanced Surface Modelling
2 Weekends · 24 hrs
Course 04
Workholding
1 Weekend · 12 hrs
Course 05
History-Driven BRep Machining
2 Weekends · 24 hrs
Course 06
Inlay Design & Manufacturing
1 Weekend · 12 hrs
Course 07
Parametric NURBS Driven Manufacturing
2 Weekends · 24 hrs
14
Weekends
28
Days
168
Hours
Pricing
Course 01 — Foundation
4 Weekends · 10 seats maximum
$425
USD / person
Course 02 — Multiscale Extension
2 Weekends
$250
USD / person
Course 03 — Advanced Surface Modelling
2 Weekends
$250
USD / person
Course 04 — Workholding
1 Weekend
$175
USD / person
Course 05 — History-Driven BRep Machining
2 Weekends
$300
USD / person
Course 06 — Inlay Design & Manufacturing
1 Weekend
$150
USD / person
Course 07 — Parametric NURBS Driven Manufacturing
2 Weekends
$300
USD / person
Bundle A — Course 01 + 02
6 Weekends · 72 hrs
$600
USD / person
Bundle B — Course 01 + 02 + 03
8 Weekends · 96 hrs
$825
USD / person
Full Series — All 7 Courses
14 Weekends · 168 hrs
$1,600
USD / person
Looth Group members receive a discount on all tiers.
Enrol

To reserve a seat, contact Brett directly. An invoice will be issued on confirmation.