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| Author: | msween [ Sun May 25, 2014 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | neck - to laminate or leave solid? |
I've got a beautiful piece of zebrano that I intend to use for the neck on my first bolt-on build. It's dang near perfectly quarter-sawn, and it's a really gorgeous piece of wood. I haven't don't a laminated neck yet, and they've come out fine, however, I've never worked with zebrano, so I don't know what to expect.... Is this wood strong enough to make a solid piece neck out of? I picture it ruining the look too if I laminate it, but I do want a usable neck. Thanks |
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| Author: | Michiyuki Kubo [ Mon May 26, 2014 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: neck - to laminate or leave solid? |
I am not an expert. My opinion is that according to the Janis hardness it has a rating of 1830lb meaning it is ranked up there with other hardwoods that are plenty strong for necks. I have read it is harder to plane. Seems like a good candidate for a solid neck, with or without a scarf joint head. |
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| Author: | JimO [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: neck - to laminate or leave solid? |
IMHO, leave it solid. You could add graphite rods to ensure it won't move. Cool neck wood. |
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| Author: | James T [ Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: neck - to laminate or leave solid? |
Laminate can provide a stiffer neck . The Zebrano I've worked with is quite hard so I'd consider staying close .. Walnut would make a nice combo |
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