Teaching CNC router under affordable price for EU region wanted

[Peagalo]

Dear Sirs,
I came from small European state where I earn money like a teacher in local school. During last 10 or more years I tried many 3D programs, I fell in love with Newtek Lightwave 6.5 and made some 3D models of electric guitars with parts, beside many other things, not so excited. Later I discovered Rhinoceros 4, got license for 3DS Max... and like hobby guitar player decided to make electric guitar under my rules. I did it, with a help of handy router and other small machines. Result was amazing, but timely very consumptive. My school principal granted my hell plan to order standard CNC router capable for making electric guitars (set neck and bolt neck), like balsa cutted airplanes, furniture, buildings, ships, engraving, 2D & 3D milling wood, plastic etc.
In my state there are no CNC machine manufacturers so I picked a one, Heiz, Germany, more precisely model High-Z S-1000/T. It would cost me about 4330 Euro minus VAT (19%) I presume seller would exclude. In this moment I don't know what shipping costs would be but I'm more concerned about WHAT this router must consist of, and is it good choice? Guitars aren't primary task, it's router aimed to help to pupils to study and learn whole process from idea, drawing, projecting up to cutting wood, acrylic or soft metal, guitar production is just an option, "possibilities". Power in my state is 220V/50Hz.
Probably routers made in USA would be less expensive but shipping costs would eat a lot of money, plus tax, customs... you know that...
On product page I don't see shipped milling motor hyperlink or do I need to buy a separate milling motor? If so, then suggested price is over my funds. What is your opinions, please? Thank you for your valuable inputs.

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[awerby]

One of these: High-Z S-1000/T CNC Router & CNC Engraver with ball screws ? One has to wonder, with a Z axis travel of 110 mm, it's "High Z" compared to what? Since the blanks used for necks on most electric guitars are about 70mm thick or so, that doesn't leave enough headroom for a tool long enough to cut to the bottom of it to clear the workpiece. So no, I don't think this is a suitable machine for making guitars, although it looks adequate for flat cut-out work (or, as the site suggests, for conversion to a plasma cutter). And as you point out, it lacks a spindle of any sort. I'd say keep looking.

[Peagalo]

Hello Andrew,
thank you for fast response. I must confess that I forget mentioned "lack" of Z-axis... yes, it is equal to 110 mm, I also wish it is longer but ... that's as I stated. Blanks are average 55 mm thick for Les Paul brothers, Strats... maybe Les Paul style neck would produce the problem you mentioned... OK, I'll look into other part of World for better offer. Thanks again. It would be nice to hear some others opinions...