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Comment by Boxy Music on February 1, 2012 at 2:03am

Very interesting stuff about the neck. Thanks for posting this - I had never considered why heels are the way they are on a "proper" guitar (although nor have I ever done a dovetail joint!) Good advice, cheers.

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on January 27, 2012 at 3:37am

The repaired headstock...spot the join! The visible line is the original headstock scarf, it actually broke just below the transition into the neck.

Comment by ChickenboneJohn on January 27, 2012 at 3:33am

As regards headstock breaks, the glue itself (I use Titebond on this one, otherwise  hide glue) is often stronger than the bond between the woodfibres...BUT once the grain has been ruptured, the likelihood of a crack or split propagating from the broken fibres is quite high.  This was relatively easy, as it lined-up well with virtually no gaps, and didn't need any backstrap or overlay reinforcement. On really bad breaks with lots of splintering/missing pieces or on previously repaired breaks, it's sometimes prudent to add a 'backstrap" and/or headstock overlay to provide some structural  continuity over the area of the break.

Comment by Slowpaw Steve T on January 27, 2012 at 3:24am

Some cool guitars there John, love the Telecaster!    Re Takamine...they say a repaired (glued)  headstock break is stronger than the original, is this true? (-: 

Comment by Kenneth Peterson on January 24, 2012 at 5:35pm

   Lookin Good !!  More power to you!     I am building wood currently, but am ready to start my  ALLY's s. I want you to know how much I respect and admire the way you are using your talents. I love your playing,its my Fave..   Congratulations on your website , hope to stop by time to time........      KP