Better Mousetrap Guitars

Better Mousetrap Guitars Handmade stringed instruments as unique as the musicians they're made for.

Taking the kids for a playdate.
03/22/2026

Taking the kids for a playdate.

Final stand out has begun - one instrument down, two to go!
03/15/2026

Final stand out has begun - one instrument down, two to go!

It was indeed a good day…
03/08/2026

It was indeed a good day…

Epoxy everywhere… getting my head on straight and back to things in the shop. Got this replacement fretboard glued down ...
03/07/2026

Epoxy everywhere… getting my head on straight and back to things in the shop. Got this replacement fretboard glued down and started to blend things into shape.

Created a new template and bridge system for the 9V rechargeable pack to make installation cleaner and easier using my ...
02/07/2026

Created a new template and bridge system for the 9V rechargeable pack to make installation cleaner and easier using my M5 printer.

First of the twins to get the heel transition. Just loving the materials on these bad boys.
01/09/2026

First of the twins to get the heel transition. Just loving the materials on these bad boys.

Round 2 - Fight!
12/30/2025

Round 2 - Fight!

Getting the side dots in on both and the rough (~90%) carve on one of the twins for
12/29/2025

Getting the side dots in on both and the rough (~90%) carve on one of the twins for

Finally getting around to making some progress on the Chuggernaut for - got the fretboard tapered and radiused
12/22/2025

Finally getting around to making some progress on the Chuggernaut for - got the fretboard tapered and radiused

A trio of gorgeous 35” necks all radiused and fretted (two of three at least!) up. Really happy with how the fretted and...
12/14/2025

A trio of gorgeous 35” necks all radiused and fretted (two of three at least!) up. Really happy with how the fretted and fretless twin boards look side by side

Really happy with how the radius and look of this padauk fretboard with buckeye plug came out for
12/10/2025

Really happy with how the radius and look of this padauk fretboard with buckeye plug came out for

This post serves as a shout out to String Pluckery for doing the right thing for their customers. When I first got my fr...
12/09/2025

This post serves as a shout out to String Pluckery for doing the right thing for their customers. When I first got my fretboard radius from them, I was stuck by just how well-designed it was and couldn’t wait to get it into my build process. Just before putting it away after getting things all dialed with a test piece, I noticed a small rock to the router carriage and reached out and they shipped me a new one no questions asked and no cost to me. A huge thank you goes out to Brandon, Garrett, Zach, and the whole String Pluckery crew - keep doing what you guys do.

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