@Pabs
Thanks for the advice mate, that extra 5mm might just make the difference.

@Woks
Thanks for the idea about the 45mm pine, but then I run into the problem of no router to do the neck pocket. With my skills and tools I could never get a decent “floor” on the neck pocket. Pup routes don’t matter so much but a bad fit between neck and body is a no go. Plus cutting through 18mm of pine with a coping saw was bad enough, but 45mm!!! Hey, I might be dumb but I’m not completely stupid lol.



The neck ferrules do look cool and I have wanted to try some, but I feel more comfortable using the plate. Decisions, decisions.

@Fretty
Wrong on all counts mate . Girlie arms, pig-headed instead of dedicated, and post #28 for skills and attention to detail. Lol.


But I really appreciate the encouragement mate.


Thanks guys.