Along the side of the neck I took metal stamps and put the fret positions numbers on to make it easier to play TABS. I cut the top section off of the neck and glued a 1/4" piece of wood on the bottom. It lowers the machine head and works well.
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For the head stock I measure 2" back, then cut an angle down to my bottom cut which is half the width. I then glue a 1/4" piece of wood on the bottom that is 2 1/2" long. Other than waiting for the glue to dry, this is a pretty simple fix to keep the tuner low enough to keep pressure on the string and nut screw.
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Thanks on the info.
For the head stock I measure 2" back, then cut an angle down to my bottom cut which is half the width. I then glue a 1/4" piece of wood on the bottom that is 2 1/2" long. Other than waiting for the glue to dry, this is a pretty simple fix to keep the tuner low enough to keep pressure on the string and nut screw.
If you click on the full size view above, you can see the numbers (somewhat better).
I can't see the numbers, but I see a diddley headstock idea worth borrowing.