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Top-mount neck

Posted by Seaman Jay on July 14, 2011 at 10:02am
An idea to simplify the neck montage, without forfeiting the acoustic properties of the box.The "hollowed out" neck will be attached to the top of the box with 4 (6?) screws, the bridge will be attached independently directly to the top, so the string vibrations will be transmitted directly to the box.
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  • Seaman Jay January 9, 2012 at 6:19am

    Thanks for the information, 407! I'll definitely build one. Someday.

  • BUGGY (C) January 9, 2012 at 6:16am

    Hi ...works a treat without hollowing the neck...my last video upload... my handle is a bit tall, but plays with a slide..

    mahogany neck and acoustic strings...china's finest and cheapest!! 

  • Bluesheart July 15, 2011 at 5:28pm
    Terrific idea!! Should sound great.
  • Seaman Jay July 15, 2011 at 3:05am

    Thank you for your comment.

    I planned it for a solid oak neck (I have a pick-axe handle, with a nice, upright-bassy radius).

    The other possibility would be a "whole-length" truss rod.

  • Uncle John July 14, 2011 at 7:15pm
    Nice drawing and idea.  Be sure to some how keep it strong and flex free.
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