chemical_ali Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 i want to build a gibson style guitar (SG or Firebird). the joining of the neck and the body really concerns me b/c i know from my brother's SG that the neck is angled. how determine and set the angle of the neck when joining it to the body? also, how are the neck and body joined exactly? i know that it is not bolt-on but i'm having trouble understanding the difference between neck-thru and "set." is "set" just bolt on style with glue instead of bolts? any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Ali, I think if you are serious about building a guitar you should really get your hands on a copy of Melvyn Hiscock's 'Build your own Electric Guitar'. If money is tight, you can probably order a copy form your local library. Whilst the people on this forum are a great resource, and always happy to help, the majority of your question are addressed in clear concise detail in the book, and you wouldn't have to wait for a reply every time a question comes up. Brian, is it OK to post a link to Amazon here? Don't want to tread on any toes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_ali Posted June 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 ok i'll think i'll buy that book. thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_ali Posted June 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 setch, i just got the book today. wow, does it clear a lot of things up!! thanks for the great advice man!! everybody should have this book!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gw_guitars Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 Make Your Own Electric Guitar by Melvyn Hiscock is in my opinion THE greatest book written on guitar building. If your interessted in reading material, I also like: Building Electric Guitars by Martin Koch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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