I posted awhile ago about a neck I finishing for one of my LP-style guitars (I had an issue with the stain bleeding onto the binding when I applied the clear).
Well, I overcame that and got the clear all sprayed 3-1/2 weeks ago. Last week did a fret level, got it installed and set up (it's a screw-fixed neck).
I'm definitely liking the new neck compared to the previous. It was always just a tad too narrow to my liking. I am always amazed how much difference 1mm here or there can make with how a neck feels.
The new one is only 1mm wider at the nut (43mm) and the taper is only .5mm wider at the 12th, but it's chalk and cheese in how it feels. I think the thickness is [just] marginally deeper too. (I can't find my pre-finish measurements, and it's hard to re-measure with the strings on).
Oh, neck info: Maple neck; Purpleheart fretboard; 12" R; Single ply binding on fb, 4-ply on headstock; Stain is a blend of FW Golden Teak and Old Baltic; Clear coat is satin poly. (FYI: this was a Haze brand neck off of eBay for $50)
The other change I made was putting in a pair of Warman Firebuckers (low output mini-HB's).
They sound great. I don't know how they compare to the vintage Firebird mini's, but I don't really care.
I've become a major fan on mini HB's. I got them in 3 guitars now!
Anyway, though I'd share some pics of the new & improved model:
Thanks for looking!
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