docbass Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 OK, I've laid out a full scale drawing of my bass and found I need a 2 degree neck angle, ala Perry. I've gone over Setch's carving tutorial but I'm not sure how to rout/carve a 2 degree angle into my body blank. I know how to do a typical Fender neck pocket with my router/template, but the angle has me stumped. Any pointers on technique/tools? Be gentle, I'm very new at this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbass Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 OK, I've laid out a full scale drawing of my bass and found I need a 2 degree neck angle, ala Perry. I've gone over Setch's carving tutorial but I'm not sure how to rout/carve a 2 degree angle into my body blank. I know how to do a typical Fender neck pocket with my router/template, but the angle has me stumped. Any pointers on technique/tools? Be gentle, I'm very new at this...... Hey, after 4 searches I finally found a post that talked about Myka's neck jig and I found his web site. Very cool, I'm going to have to make one for sure. It's a pretty simple solution and has other potential uses too. You may thrash me now for not finding it sooner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biliousfrog Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 I just cut the neck blank at the correct angle leaving the bottom part flat, essentially leaving a wedge shape. You can then route a flat channel & just fit the neck as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 A less high-tech method: prop up the back edge of your template. (That's essentially what the Myka jig does, but that's a lot to build for just a single guitar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docbass Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 A less high-tech method: prop up the back edge of your template. (That's essentially what the Myka jig does, but that's a lot to build for just a single guitar) Both suggestions are nice alternatives. Making 2 degree props would certainly be easier, although the jig looks like it would have multiple uses. My plan is building maybe 2 basses for my own edification, nothing more, nothing less. I've repaired/refinished numerous basses, but have the urge to try my hand at building one from scratch. So, it will be a self taught/forum searching experience for me. If it turns out to be fun, I might do more. Just have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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