Lookin' for a lefty who wants a reverse headstock deal.

[Andy40]

Thanks Pabs. High five man

[wokkaboy]

Hey Andy just saw this thread. The neck heel shape of left and right hand necks should be the same shape.
I made the mistake of the pine end grain tele had a reverse headstock but had right hand tuners for it. No big deal but the eagle eyed people would pick out the tuners were upside down haha

I think if you emailed Ads and asked for a reverse headstock he should be able to interchange on a ST-1 kit if he has left hand necks in stock but maybe you are saying they are out of stock till August and the ones he has may be in left handed kits

[pablopepper]

Thanks Pabs. High five man

[Simon Barden]

Being a new player I'm finding the 42mm width at nut too tight.
Good quality but too narrow.

The standard nut width for Strats/Teles is either 42mm (Squires, Mexican, Japanese) or 42.8mm (USA). Almost all Asian-made Fender-style necks will have the 42mm width.

So unless you go for a custom build, you aren't going to find anything significantly wider.

Just persevere and you'll get used to it.

[wazkelly]

Great stuff Waz!

Are you going to check out the Wood Expo next weekend?

Hi Andy, was not on my radar as I work most Saturdays and not paying much attention to what's going on in the nearby regions. Quick google search indicated that Maleny Wood Expo was held 29 April or were you referring to another one?

[Andy40]

@ Waz Yeah theres one at the RNA showgrounds next weekend

Timber & Working With Wood | Brisbane
Details
When: 26 to 28 May 2017
Where: RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Times: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm each day
Admission: Adult $16, Concession $14, Children (Under 14) when accompanied by an adult on Saturday & Sunday are Free. Multi-Day pass discount available. Please note: all ticket purchases are non-refundable, thank you

@ Wokks, thanks for confirming that reverse neck heel thing. I knew you'd know. I did email ads about the kit but didn't want to stretch the acquaintance just yet.

I was holding off on this to see if there was any interest, but I think I'll want till after the wood show as i am contemplating a semi-scratch build....

[wazkelly]

Nothing like diving in at the deep end???

I don't have the tools to do a scratchie and would struggle to come up with an original design as I figure there is no point copying something else if you do go down that path.

Also running out of places to hide, err, umm, store these builds anyways thus ruling out the need to buy a router and all the other fancy things required.

[Andy40]

I've been contemplating a semi-scratch build for a long time. I think i have the patience now. I'll be using a pitbull neck.

I dont really want to do an original design, instead use different materials/design to the diy kits.

I really really want to build a Johnny Lang Tele.

I'll get there one day....

[cork sniffer]

The standard nut width for Strats/Teles is either 42mm (Squires, Mexican, Japanese) or 42.8mm (USA). Almost all Asian-made Fender-style necks will have the 42mm width.

So unless you go for a custom build, you aren't going to find anything significantly wider.

Just persevere and you'll get used to it.

Interesting comment, thanks.

I have a few US Strats and I measured nuts as 43mm (close enough to 42.8)
On these E to E string is 36mm, I'm happy with that spacing.

The neck I'm having a problem with is, 42mm nut & 32.5mm E to E.

That 3.5mm is making a big difference between clean or messy chords :-(

PS, I just measured my US Tele, it's also 43mm & 36mm, the same as my Strats.
My Mex Jazzmaster is 42mm & 36mm, so it looks like 36mm E to E is is what I've become comfortable with.

[FrankenWashie]

I've been contemplating a semi-scratch build for a long time. I think i have the patience now. I'll be using a pitbull neck.

I dont really want to do an original design, instead use different materials/design to the diy kits.

I really really want to build a Johnny Lang Tele.

I'll get there one day....

Have crack at a neck Andy, it's not that hard, just make sure you stat off with square stock, particularly if you are going to build laminated neck blank.