I'm with most....16 straight
but would consider 16-20 compound.
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| Author: | John Watkins [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:59 am ] |
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This is a little R&D for upcoming offerings. Thanks for participating. John |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:19 am ] |
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16-20 Compound |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:40 am ] |
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OK, I voted for a straight 16" as that is what I tend to use, I'm toying with the idea of trying a compound, probably 12-16 for a build in the near future (If I can persuade Russell to cut the radius for me on his jig. Colin |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:48 am ] |
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I voted for 16" but I also would like a 16-20 offering |
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| Author: | Mark Tripp [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:48 am ] |
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Same as Don - 16 - 20 compound. -Mark |
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| Author: | Dave Rector [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:54 am ] |
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I voted straight 16 cause that's what I've always used. I too am toying around with the idea of something like a 16/20. |
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| Author: | RussellR [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:58 am ] |
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It would be a pleasure Colin, Anytime |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:56 am ] |
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straight 16" here. |
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| Author: | Mike Mahar [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:04 am ] |
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When playing I can't feel the difference between a 16" straight and a compound. Perhaps I'm a bit ham fisted but if I can't tell the difference why go through the trouble of making a compound radii. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:07 am ] |
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compound 12-16" here |
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:33 am ] |
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I'm with most....16 straight but would consider 16-20 compound.
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:04 am ] |
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So John I gather you are setting up to add another another couple standard components to you sites offerings. I think that's cool. Also are you planing to offer these pre-slotted? not that I care as I slot my own boards. If I had my rathers I would like to see these with both long edges good a parallel to each other. That is why I dislike StewMac's pre radiused blanks. One edge is square and straight and the other may or may not be parallel to the other, and of course it the edge that indexes to one or more of my jigs 
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| Author: | RichB [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 5:06 am ] |
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John, So far, it's been a 16" radius. However, I think the compound radii 12"-16" would be more favorable. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:43 am ] |
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Just out of curiosity, why do you think so Rich? and I assume you meant 12"-16" |
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| Author: | John Watkins [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:46 am ] |
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My goal is to solve all of these problems for the guy who doesn't have time to buy, radius, slot, taper, index, bind, and/or glue fingerboards. There'll be a host of products that work together as a system coming very soon. First, I have to clear the plate a little of work that is way overdue (sorry Hesh, and Gary, and Brock, and Lance, and Michael, and Ken, and Keith, and Andy...) 
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:01 am ] |
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Ohooooooo sounds like laminated necks premounted fretboarded are coming soon. before long I won't need to anything but bolt thing togather  .
I laugh now but after I bought my first set of necks from John I was so happy with them I threw away my spoke shave .........Not!!....... But I do love the necks |
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| Author: | mark [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:05 am ] |
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Hi all I don't post much...........as you've probably noticed, although I do visit every day, but this subject is of particular interest to me right now. I'm trying to make a compound radius sanding block. I haven't done the maths yet, but in case someone else has.....is 16"/20" the norm? What I'm trying to get at is......if I was to start with a nut width at aproximately 43mm, tapering to say 60mm at the other end, does 16"/20" keep the finger board at an even thickness throughout its length? Thanks to everybody who DOES post on a regular basis........or I wouldn't have anything to read
Mark |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:05 am ] |
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[QUOTE=John Watkins] My goal is to solve all of these problems for the guy who doesn't have time to buy, radius, slot, taper, index, bind, and/or glue fingerboards. There'll be a host of products that work together as a system coming very soon. [/QUOTE]
Yes...doin' the happy dance. 
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| Author: | paul harrell [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:56 am ] |
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Straight 12. Paul |
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| Author: | RichB [ Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:11 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=MichaelP] Just out of curiosity, why do you think so Rich? and I assume you meant 12"-16"[/QUOTE] Michael...My thoughts on the cmpd radius would come from building electrics for the past 10 years. As you know the older models (Strats & Teles) had the 7.25" radius, great for chording, but difficulty for bending notes. Some players are somewhat apprehensive about fretting out when bending notes, especially higher up on the neck. So, I began using Warmoth necks, everyone liked their compound radius 10"-16", & it was a big improvement higher up on the board. I used Warmoth necks for years, until recently I have been using USA Custom Guitars necks that have a 7.25"-10" cmpd radius, which I like because they're closer to vintage neck specs, and your chording & bending is still facilitated. Now that I am focusing mainly on building acoustics, my thoughts on a compound radius for acoustics, would only seem to go that way. The Martins I have, have the 16" radius, & to me, it seems they would play easier w/ the 12-16 formula, since I struggle w/ them now at times. That's my basis for why I'd favor a cmpd radius for future builds...
So...all I am saying is that I think the cmpd radius would turn a mediocre playing guitar into a better/easier playing guitar...IMO! Now, I'm sure this is debatable, & everyone's playing style/technique, likes/dislikes are different..but it's my way of thinking. Of course, as I am saying this, I just recieved 8 Martin fretboards that have the flatter radius. I am still in the 'learning stage', & w/ a long way to go! Also...I did edit my boo-boo from feet to inches...
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| Author: | Tom Morici [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:04 pm ] |
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I prefer the 16-20 compound also. (fingerstyle Player) Tom |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:08 pm ] |
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Tom, i like that idea, i might try that next! |
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