As some of you may know, I'm going to be moving house soon. A couple of weeks ago I said to myself I wasn't going to build any more until after we've settled in...How did this happen? L-R: 3 string to go in a local music shop, 4 string for me, and a little 4 string mando, which is my first attempt at a fretboard taper with hand tools. Should keep me busy :)
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To answer your question Cameron; sometimes... For the 3 string and the mando I will screw the end of the neck to the box through the back, but the tailpiece will attach to the box. I usually glue in some corner pieces inside the box and screw them down for stability of the soundboard. For the 4 string I will use a block which I will glue in once I have worked out back angle etc. I'm also going to add some bracing underneath the Montecristo lid, as this will be a pure electric build, as I want sustain above acoustic volume.
Mmmm... I've got the same Montecristo box sat in my workshop just waiting to be brought back to life. Think I might be making a start soon!
I listened to a few of your videos last night - your guitar playing is mint. I can't imagine ever being half as good. Have you been playing guitar long?
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To answer your question Cameron; sometimes... For the 3 string and the mando I will screw the end of the neck to the box through the back, but the tailpiece will attach to the box. I usually glue in some corner pieces inside the box and screw them down for stability of the soundboard. For the 4 string I will use a block which I will glue in once I have worked out back angle etc. I'm also going to add some bracing underneath the Montecristo lid, as this will be a pure electric build, as I want sustain above acoustic volume.
Do you put a block on the tail of your neck stock to support the strings?
It's a sickness. A wonderful, glorious sickness
Looking good. Love those necks and fret boards.
I've been playing for 15 years, on and off, but mostly off :-)
Mmmm... I've got the same Montecristo box sat in my workshop just waiting to be brought back to life. Think I might be making a start soon!
I listened to a few of your videos last night - your guitar playing is mint. I can't imagine ever being half as good. Have you been playing guitar long?