DTQ-1W Tele - flamed maple neck fit

[KL1104]

Hi all,

Just starting on my first build, it's a tele shape. I purchased a flamed maple neck with it that was a little big for the neck cavity. I have sanded it to make it slightly wider so that the neck now fits quite snug, however it doesn’t fit all the way to the body as shown in the photo, I think this is mainly to do with the shape being different.

What should I do from here? I would think that this would cause issues with the scale length?

Thanks.

[Trevor Davies]

Hi all,

Just starting on my first build, it's a tele shape. I purchased a flamed maple neck with it that was a little big for the neck cavity. I have sanded it to make it slightly wider so that the neck now fits quite snug, however it doesn’t fit all the way to the body as shown in the photo, I think this is mainly to do with the shape being different.

What should I do from here? I would think that this would cause issues with the scale length?

Thanks.

Hi and welcome KL1104.

I would sand the end of the neck so that it will fit the pocket. I use 180 or 240 g sandpaper wrapped around a small block of wood (or an eraser) and sand the corners of the neck.

I had similar issue with my flame maple neck - check out https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php? t=11912&p=226977&viewfull=1#post226977, - that neck had to be sanded quite a bit to get the same curvature as the pocket. I also sanded the fret board - but that is your choice!

FYI - I 'm sure I needed to sand the neck pocket part of the pick guard!