So, I got a couple or 3 necks pretty cheap, 24 3/4" scale. The biggest issue with using them is finding a box big enough so that the bridge isn't sitting, either off the top or, perilously close to the edge. I've got an Arturo Fuente that's about 13" long and the bridge is about 2" from the end/edge of the top--I can use it, but it's about 1 3/4" deep, not optimal for my preferred construction.
So, the question is: What's the largest cigar box you've seen? I scoured ebay and only saw a couple boxes longer than 11".
Thanks in advance, Brad
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11 inches is more than big enough, I've made a 34 inch bass guitar using a Biscuit tin that measured 11.5.
your 24.75 scale necks will fit on there very nicely, I've just finished using a 7 inch Tin to make a guitar with a 24.75 scale length (granted it had 24 frets). you'll be fine with the 11 inch box, trust me
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I have used Camacho boxes with a 26.5"scale, works great.
15.5 x 9 x 3.5
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I thought of that, but these are set in type necks--so they sort of have to be set in the box to look halfway decent. I'd have to measure the neck exactly when i get home, but there is a good 4-5" of it that should be "set in". And I'd like it to play well without amplification, so that moves the bridge away from the edge. I have an Arturo Fuente King that should be okay, but it's so thin I'll need another to stack on top of it to get the proportions to look decent.
Brad
Maybe you can mount the neck further away from the box so you can get the bridge placement you want?
Gun Display boxes
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I like using old silverware boxes, most are around 17" x 10" x 3" with some larger or smaller. Plenty of room for electronics.
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