Started out to build a neck. - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T04:44:20Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/started-out-to-build-a-neck?groupUrl=6stringcigarboxguitars&commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A2685046&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDual action truss rods are ve…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26850462016-09-04T18:17:03.043ZTom Thttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomTemple
<p>Dual action truss rods are very inexpensive on ebay. They are a standard 1/4" wide with a rounded bottom side. I picked up a 1/4" round-tipped router bit that works perfectly. After watching a number of YouTubes on installing truss rods, I build a simple fixture to hold the neck parallel to my router fence and the routing job was pretty simple. This was the second truss rod I had installed and have since done a third neck using the same technique.</p>
<p>As far as shaping the neck to look…</p>
<p>Dual action truss rods are very inexpensive on ebay. They are a standard 1/4" wide with a rounded bottom side. I picked up a 1/4" round-tipped router bit that works perfectly. After watching a number of YouTubes on installing truss rods, I build a simple fixture to hold the neck parallel to my router fence and the routing job was pretty simple. This was the second truss rod I had installed and have since done a third neck using the same technique.</p>
<p>As far as shaping the neck to look and feel like a regular guitar, I found some neck shaping templates on line that I printed and glued to card stock to make shaping jigs for four locations on the neck. That and a good wood rasp and you can get there fairly quickly.</p>
<p></p> Oh ,you installed a truss rod…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26849602016-09-04T17:05:39.868ZJ.D.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JD201
Oh ,you installed a truss rod also ,,,Nicely done! I've been watching/reading up on all the "good neck building" info I can ,but haven't made it as far as installing truss rods. Heck ,I'm still trying to figure out how to get a neck to look and fill like any other guitar neck you would see on a acoustic or what not. Again nice job Tom.
Oh ,you installed a truss rod also ,,,Nicely done! I've been watching/reading up on all the "good neck building" info I can ,but haven't made it as far as installing truss rods. Heck ,I'm still trying to figure out how to get a neck to look and fill like any other guitar neck you would see on a acoustic or what not. Again nice job Tom. Hi JD.
This guitar holds tune…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26849392016-09-04T15:37:12.088ZTom Thttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomTemple
<p>Hi JD.</p>
<p>This guitar holds tune as well as any guitar I have Including a Gretsch Boxcar reso and a hollow body electric. I did install a truss rod and the neck is hard maple all the way through. The strings are standard gauge and I rarely have to retune.</p>
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<p>Hi JD.</p>
<p>This guitar holds tune as well as any guitar I have Including a Gretsch Boxcar reso and a hollow body electric. I did install a truss rod and the neck is hard maple all the way through. The strings are standard gauge and I rarely have to retune.</p>
<p></p> I bet ,,,Most 6 stringers I c…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26847712016-09-04T14:18:49.726ZJ.D.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JD201
I bet ,,,Most 6 stringers I come across have the knock off fender ,Gibson style necks "which is totally fine. I've come across some nice ones ,but that's nice seeing a hand made neck fit for 6 strings! Nice work Tom!I'm sure it does ,but got to ask if it holds in tune good?
I bet ,,,Most 6 stringers I come across have the knock off fender ,Gibson style necks "which is totally fine. I've come across some nice ones ,but that's nice seeing a hand made neck fit for 6 strings! Nice work Tom!I'm sure it does ,but got to ask if it holds in tune good? Thanks J D. It is now one of…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26849952016-09-04T14:12:02.447ZTom Thttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TomTemple
<p>Thanks J D. It is now one of my daily players.</p>
<p>Thanks J D. It is now one of my daily players.</p> That is a nice looking neck y…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-09-04:2592684:Comment:26849242016-09-04T14:09:12.375ZJ.D.https://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JD201
That is a nice looking neck you built ,,,and git turned out nice!
That is a nice looking neck you built ,,,and git turned out nice! nice work,tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-05-20:2592684:Comment:26044072016-05-20T10:08:31.563ZGARAGE HERMIThttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PAULHAMMERSLEY
<p>nice work,</p>
<p>nice work,</p> Great job on the neck and the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-05-20:2592684:Comment:26041512016-05-20T04:37:50.057ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>Great job on the neck and the whole build.</p>
<p>When she starts to ask, ask her how many pairs of shoes she has. Then explain that CBG's come in pairs. Hahaha</p>
<p>Great job on the neck and the whole build.</p>
<p>When she starts to ask, ask her how many pairs of shoes she has. Then explain that CBG's come in pairs. Hahaha</p> Nice!
tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2016-05-20:2592684:Comment:26042172016-05-20T01:29:12.345ZDan Vineshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DanVines
<p>Nice!</p>
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<p>Nice!</p>
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