What are the essential router bits for making guitars?

axisus

I'm through with cheaper router bits. My current body got buggered when I used a bearing bit on it and the bearing collapsed (on the first use!).

I'm just wondering what the essential bearing bits are, and maybe some desirable but not essential ones as well?

Lastly, I was wondering where people buy their good quality ones from?

I can't afford a bunch in one go but I may as well start picking up some.

WezV

For a handheld routing i use:

a short and long template bit, stacked with 3 bearings each. 

A 1/4" bit for truss rod slots.  

A straight bit with bottom bearing for a few trimming tasks

A round over bit


They do 99% of the routing jobs on all guitar styles.   Just need more options for roundovers, binding bits, inlay etc 

I also have a seperate 1/2" router with a bit flat milling bit for for thicknessing jig

PeteC

I have had good results using Wealden cutters.  Very nice quality.  

TTony

Wealden tools.

Massive range.  Quality.  Excellent service.  VFM.

DrBob

I also came here to recommend Wealden