Trying to determine the neck angle for this build. After stabilizing the arched guitar, placing a straight edge from the assumed fretboard height at the top of the body and the lowest height of the bridge, I measure an angle of about 5 degrees!
Trying to determine the neck angle for this build. After stabilizing the arched guitar, placing a straight edge from the assumed fretboard height at the top of the body and the lowest height of the bridge, I measure an angle of about 5 degrees!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I have made a 12mm mdf jig to help route out the first parts of neck pocket, and a base to stabilize the body. I have routed out the top pattern and the side/front pattern
My router won't get much deeper than 20 mm with the jig in place.
Next, I will drill out the rest, using a jig to get the 5 degree angle.
Slowly getting there!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Nice looking jig! I wondered if you were going to put the angle in using the jig. 5 degrees seems like a lot! Nice that you have an adjustable bridge, in any case to give a margin of error.
Drilled out the as much wood as possible using a portable drill press angled at about 4 degrees (I decided on 4 degrees as I can shim to make a larger neck angle if necessary) with Forstner drill bits. After removing most of the wood I went "old school" with a chisel and mallet! All went OK. Lots of sanding and the neck now fits.
I think the fretboard is still a bit too high! If I lower the neck further, I will probably need a greater angle!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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