So, I ordered a JRM-1DC kit for my next project. I think this kit will produce a great, classic-looking result, but there is one thing I don’t like about it that I hope to remedy…the neck heel to cavity transition. I don’t really care for how this comes together on the guitar. The square corners and how it looks (and I assume feels) ergonomically:
I’m hoping to contour this so the heel to body is seamless and smooth…so I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions.
Would you build it up by adding wood out to match the curve of the heel and then carve/contour it back…
Or would you carve the heel to meet the body wood and then shape it to create a seemless joint?
Do you think this would weaken the neck and joint too much to be advisable?
The back of the guitar will be a solid color, so I’m not worried about how adding material would look…but I’d rather not since this whole arrangement extends pretty far already.
I’m shooting for a similar result as is shown in this pic:
Any opinions, advice, examples, personal experience to share?
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