7 String Guitar Humbucker Routing Template

The 7 String Humbucker Routing Template ensures clean, professional cavity cuts for your guitar. Made from durable 3/8” thick cast acrylic, it features laser-engraved centerlines for precise alignment, making it an essential tool for accurate routing.

Key Features

• Material: Cast Acrylic: Ensures longevity and precision.
• Thickness: 3/8”: Provides ample bearing contact surface during routing.
• Outer Template Dimensions: 5.875” x 3.875” (149.2mm x 98.4mm): Fits most standard guitar bodies.
• Inner Cavity Dimensions: Core: 3.27″ x 1.58″ (83.05mm x 40.13mm), Tabs: 3.9″ (99.06mm) Designed for open core 7 string tabbed humbuckers.
• Laser-Engraved Centerlines: For easy and precise alignment.

Compatible Pickups

This template fits most 7 string tabbed humbucker pickups. Verify measurements before routing. Covered humbuckers may have larger housings than open core models.

• Confirmed Fit: Standard tabbed open core humbuckers from the following manufacturers: Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio (standard and F-spaced models), EMG.
• Not compatible with soapbar-style pickups, see our 7 string soapbar pickup template here: 7 String Soapbar Guitar Humbucker Routing Template

Instructions for Using the Template

1. Align & Secure: Apply double-sided tape to the bottom of the template and align its centerlines with drawn centerlines on the guitar body.
2. Create a Starting Pocket: Remove the bulk of the material with a drill press or create a pilot hole large enough for the template routing bit to fit.
3. Make Shallow Passes: Lower the template routing bit into the pilot hole, making passes at incremental depths until reaching the desired depth.

Why Choose our 7 String Humbucker Routing Template?

The 3/8″ thick acrylic provides solid, reliable bearing contact with plenty of surface area for smooth, precise routing. This added thickness eliminates the need for shimming, making setup easier. It’s reliable, accurate, and reusable making it an essential tool for anyone who values quality and efficiency.