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Neck pocket ok? Bone nut too high?
Started shaping the body (cutting down the horns - is that what they're called?) after buying a jigsaw and file. I'm going for a more Jazzmaster shape but not as pointy. The file is very slow - I think it is too fine for getting big chunks off, but will be good for later steps.
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I've got a few questions after the mock build.
#1 Neck pocket - Is it ok? - the fit is pretty snug. There isn't really much wiggle but there is a small visible gap. Is this a problem? Is it normal? Will I need to create a shim for this? It's very slim and I don't know how I'd do that.
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#2 - String Height / Bone Nut too high?
The strings seem super high. The neck has a very slight convex bend as it should. I haven't adjusted the truss rod. It looks like the bone nut is too tall? Any input on this appreciated...
At bone nut
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String height continued...
More pictures of the string height issue...
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At bridge...I know the saddles are wonky. I was midway through adjusting them.
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Over fingerboard
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Any comments??
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Neck alignment...strings parallel, BUT
So the strings look great on the mock build. Parallel all the way up and down. But the gap between fingerboard and Low E is much wider than the gap between fingerboard and high E. Is this normal?
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