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Permalink Reply by Lane Martin on March 8, 2016 at 7:19am

1.5" wide is plenty for three strings.

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Permalink Reply by Philip Hale on March 8, 2016 at 7:36am

Thanks for that it's what I was hoping for.
Thanks for the help, it's much appreciated.
Phil

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Permalink Reply by Philip Hale on March 8, 2016 at 9:07am

Thanks again, I am going to try to make a router table next, to make life easier.
Best wishes.
Phil

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on March 8, 2016 at 10:52am

I use 34mm with 10mm string spacing

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Permalink Reply by Grandpa G on March 12, 2016 at 6:57am

I  thinking 1.5" width by .875" height as many necks start out with a 1.5" x .75" stock with an added .125" fingerboard but .125" thicker shouldn't be a deal breaker unless used by someone with small hands?

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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on March 12, 2016 at 8:11am

That will work just fine...  And still give you larger string spacing than a standard guitar.

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Permalink Reply by Philip Hale on March 13, 2016 at 1:27am

Many thanks for the replies, and Wayfinder I am intrigued by your 2new neck mounting methods, as every time I think I have it planned out in my head,I then see where the internals of the neck are better not touching the front and back of the box thereby cutting down on the resonance.
Also routing a well for a pickup, needing the internal of the neck to be beefed up.
So knowing the best way, would be great.
Thanks Phil.

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Permalink Reply by Philip Hale on March 13, 2016 at 11:56pm

Thanks very much for this information it will help me to decide how to proceed.

I am in the process of getting all the components together before starting, as individual items will effect measurements and positioning.

Take Care
Phil.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Fred Johnson on March 16, 2016 at 12:27am

While you are still planning consider building in an angle to the neck to give you a higher bridge this will give more downward pressure from the strings = more volume

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