I keep seeing reference to the 3 degree neck back angle. What would be the advantage of doing that over using a shorter bridge to get the proper action?
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I keep seeing reference to the 3 degree neck back angle. What would be the advantage of doing that over using a shorter bridge to get the proper action?
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Thanks guys! As always, a lot of great insight and information.
It's not so much about the height,though certainly it makes variation easier,but you will find it makes playability and comfort better,since i started raking the neck,i've found no reason at all not to
The following link tells you how and why in good detail.
http://www.buildyourguitar.com/resources/tips/aangle.htm
Thanks PA! That link pretty well answers my question.
If you want to put a rod peizo pickup under your saddle in the bridge, you need height. I did a baritone banjo ukulele recently and I had 1 degree on the pot and I cut the neck to 1 degree. That put the bride height at about 7/8 inch, just a little more that what I wanted. 1 degree is a lot. I have built about 8 instruments with down angle on the neck and most were 1.5 degrees and the 2 degree baritone was the most degrees I have used. 3 degrees would be a great big bridge. You can find decriptions on CBN on how to make down angle with a neck through and I have tried these with some success