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HELP needed with neck thru build
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Author:  d_rush [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  HELP needed with neck thru build
Hello I have been building and repairing stringed instruments since I was eleven and in that time I have never attempted a neck thru before. So now I'm 16 and I finally have enough shrapnel and old notes in my pocket I have decided to give it a shot. So far I have begun to make a 1:1 scale drawing; my problem is that i have forgotten how to find my neck angle needed to give a good action. So i decided to come here to see if i could delve into this vast pit of knowledge and experience. If it helps i also repair old denon,technics,sony and other hi-fi amps and I'm also currently building a 53' Bantam-kawasaki-triumph trials hybrid :)
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Ah, youth and enthusiasm. That's quite a list there Digg.

Draw the guitar in profile showing the fretboard strings and bridge. All will become clear.

Steve
Author:  d_rush [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Thanks for the quick reply; i've been looking over my les paul jr uke plans (neck through also) and i think i know how.
Author:  alan stassforth [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Ditto.
Draw the fretboard, strings and body from the side view,
and the bridge at it's highest and lowest setting, then go from there.
You might not even need a neck angle if you work it out right.
So, you are building a 53 foot long motorcycle? laughing6-hehe
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Go to Stewart MacDonald's site if you need the dimensions for the bridge.
Author:  d_rush [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Thanks for the stewmac tip Steve; I didn't think to look there for dimensions - also i have noticed your fantastic bike - i have now pretty much finshed my guitar plan - thanks for all the help it's definetley been appreciated :)
Author:  Wednesday [ Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: HELP needed with neck thru build
Best of luck.
Upload some pics when there's progress.
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