Create a distinctive custom guitar fretboard featuring three vertically arranged skulls inspired by the famous “Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil” symbol.
Each skull represents a different part of the concept:
• One skull covers its ears — Hear No Evil
• One skull covers its eyes — See No Evil
• One skull covers its mouth — Speak No Evil
The skulls, skeletal hands and flowing decorative elements form one continuous composition adapted to the long, narrow shape of a guitar fretboard and the position of the fret slots.
This digital set includes two complete versions of the fretboard:
• Left-oriented design
• Right-oriented design
Each version is provided as a separate STL 3D model and DXF vector file. You can select the direction that best suits your guitar project or manufacture both versions as a contrasting pair.
🎸 DESIGN FEATURES
✅ Three vertically arranged skulls
✅ Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil symbolism
✅ Detailed skeletal hands covering the ears, eyes and mouth
✅ Two complete fretboard versions
✅ Left-oriented design
✅ Right-oriented design
✅ Separate STL model for each version
✅ Separate DXF vector file for each version
✅ Integrated fret slots
✅ Suitable for CNC machining and woodworking
✅ Optional contrasting black-and-white presentation
📦 WHAT YOU RECEIVE
This digital download includes 4 files:
• 1 × Left Fretboard STL
• 1 × Right Fretboard STL
• 1 × Left Design DXF
• 1 × Right Design DXF
The two STL files contain complete three-dimensional fretboard models with decorative recessed designs and integrated fret slots.
The two DXF files contain the corresponding left and right decorative designs. They can be used as auxiliary vector files when preparing CNC toolpaths, creating inlays or engraving the patterns onto existing fretboards.
No physical fretboard, guitar, wood, inlay material or finished product is included or shipped.
⚫⚪ BLACK AND WHITE CONCEPT
The dark and light fretboards shown in the images demonstrate one possible way to manufacture and present both versions together.
The left and right designs may be produced using contrasting dark and light materials. When placed together, the black-and-white pair creates an additional symbolic reference to Yin and Yang, representing balance, opposites and the connection between light and darkness.
This is an optional creative concept. The digital files do not contain assigned colors or materials. The final material, color and manufacturing method are selected by the buyer.
The left and right versions may also be used separately.
🔧 POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING METHODS
The STL models can be used to manufacture complete fretboards on a CNC machine.
The decorative recessed areas may be:
• left open to create a carved appearance
• filled with contrasting wood or another inlay material
• filled with pre-colored wood filler
• filled with colored powder and secured with adhesive
• carefully filled with epoxy resin
• used as references for laser engraving
Because a guitar fretboard has a curved radius rather than a completely flat surface, liquid materials such as epoxy resin may spread or flow out of the recessed areas. Test the selected material and process on a separate sample before applying it to the finished fretboard.
The DXF files may be used for:
• CNC toolpath preparation
• Decorative engraving
• Inlay preparation
• Laser engraving on existing fretboards
• Adapting the decorative designs to another compatible project
CNC toolpaths and machine settings are not included.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a digital product only
• No physical item will be shipped
• The set contains 2 STL files and 2 DXF files
• Left and right fretboard versions are included
• Colors and materials shown in the renders are presentation examples only
• CNC toolpaths and machine settings are not included
• The buyer is responsible for checking all dimensions and compatibility before manufacturing
• Final results depend on the selected materials, tools, machine settings and finishing method
• Sanding and manual finishing may be required
• Digital files cannot be returned or exchanged after downloading
⚠️ LICENSE
This digital model set is for personal use only.
You may manufacture the fretboards for your own personal projects.
You may NOT:
• resell or redistribute the digital files
• upload or share the files on other websites or platforms
• sell physical products manufactured from these files commercially
• modify or convert the files for resale or redistribution
For commercial licensing, please contact me separately.
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