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RaymundH

Post subject: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:57 am

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Hello!

After doing four headstocks with a standard paddle style headstock I decided to try a slotted pehead on my current L-00 "style" build.
My issue is in regards to my slots. They are standard rounded on each end but I just realize that I will need to make "sting ramps?" at the bottom of each slot to allow the strings to access the tuning machines. Is there a standard measurement for this or is it an eyeball it thing? (Using Grover Sta Tites for my tuning machines)

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LanceK

Post subject: Re: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:32 am

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I just eye it, and when I'm getting close I place a nut at the end of the FB and then put a straight edge on the nut to the first post hole and verify that I am clearing the floor of the ramp.

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JBreault

Post subject: Re: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:37 am

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Lance, does that angle change after you slot the nut?

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LanceK

Post subject: Re: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:56 am

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JBreault wrote:

Lance, does that angle change after you slot the nut?

Good point, yes you want to use something (anything) that would represent your final string height, or at least close to final height.

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Steve Kinnaird

Post subject: Re: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:04 am

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The terminus of a Martin ramp is almost touching the nut.
At least my little 00 is done that way.
I think it looks good, and you sure avoid the embarrassment of strings digging into your headstock finish.

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Laurent Brondel

Post subject: Re: Peghead Question

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:00 pm

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Slotheads usually have a slender angle, around 12º vs. 18º for Martin I think. Some Spanish guitars have almost no angle on the peghead, which solves the issue of the ramp being too shallow.

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