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1st 6 string order... advice

Posted by Hip Bone Bellaire on April 27, 2013 at 10:52pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Ok I've built 13 3 stringers, currently one stand up bass stick and now my MMA Professional cousin wants a 6 string peazo with an electric Humbucker pup...I'm thinking about using my VW first act guitar for parts and neck. 2 volume controls and leave it at that...Any thoughts on Box size, sound holes or advice before I tear this apart? yea I know a hand made neck/old school would be cool, but time, effort and patience I don't have.... Your Thoughts... Thanks

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  • Michael Fred Johnson May 4, 2013 at 7:37am

    Leave your old guitar in peace and make a neck.Only had a short length of timber for this one so a through neck wasn't on.The box is reinforced and glued shut for strength306036978?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024306038403?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

    • Hip Bone Bellaire > Michael Fred Johnson May 4, 2013 at 7:13pm

      WOW that's nice.. What size wood?  I got 1 week to decide...   nice work

  • The Phrygian Kid April 30, 2013 at 9:12pm
    I personally think it is easier to make a six string thru neck than it is to fit a bolt in neck to a cigar box so that the box can handle the tension... Just my opinion, but I have done both before..
  • David L. April 30, 2013 at 6:46am
    Is MMA mixed Martial Arts? (I'm in the UK and did a google search) If it is this would be a good neck plate
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NICKEL-NECK-MOUNTING-PLATE-fits-STANDARD-...
    Also the rest of this seller's plates are worth a look all are laser etched and great quality.
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/mrwmlarson/m.html?_ipg&_from&_nkw...
    • Hip Bone Bellaire > David L. April 30, 2013 at 6:53am

      Yes,  it;s mixed Martial Arts.. might just buy that... Thanks

  • Hip Bone Bellaire April 29, 2013 at 9:33am

    This is great. some thing I didn't think about.. perfect..

  • Scott aka Farmer Ted April 28, 2013 at 10:16am

    Two things to consider (besides bracing box/providing surface to bolt on neck)...optimum box length is minimum 10.5" and 1.5 to 2" deep. This allows for room for pickups and enough room at tail of body to mount the bridge.

    Second...set it up so the neck has at least 17 frets above the box. This gives enough room for the players hand to reach a few +octave notes above the 12th fret.306032406?profile=original

    • Bluesheart > Scott aka Farmer Ted May 4, 2013 at 7:25pm

      Wow, that is a fine looking guitar Ted!

  • Hip Bone Bellaire April 28, 2013 at 8:28am

    Cool, Thanks

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