I read that the distance between the scarf joint and the heel on a neck needs to be 14 inches but this leaves me with an extra long heel sticking out of the end of shorter boxes. Is there a set length between the end of the heel and scarf joint, or d
Read more…So I built my first CBG using method #1 for the headstock.
For my 2nd build, I'm using method #2.
I've seen several different methods used here.
Which would YOU consider to be the best method, and why?
(Please excuse my crude attempt at illustration
Read more…starting work on my 1st guitar - going to build a 4 string, thru-neck with a nice deep Magna box. My question is - should i make a scarfed joint at the head knowing that a)i'm not putting in a truss rod, and b) i want the guitar to be playable (not
Read more…Hey CBG-ers. I am attempting my first scarf joint, and had a few questions.
When finishing your scarf joint (all glued together), how much of a seam can you still see, none at all, easily see or just a little.
If you do have a seam after finis
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