metalhead6061 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Ok I know I have seen this question answered before. But I don't remember where I saw it. So my question is... what is the best method for me to figure out the width of the end of the neck and the space between the high and low strings to the edges of the neck. I know it depends on bridge width and nut width. But I just want to know how you guys do this and how you recommend doing it. This is my first project and I want to know every aspect and know how to do it right and I don't want to cut any corners with this guitar. So maybe some of you luthiers out there will be able to help me. - Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyManAndy Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Could you perhaps be a little clearer on what measurements you want, exactly? CMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead6061 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well I'm not sure but the nut width will be about 1.9" because I'm building a seven string. And the bridge is 2.496 from string to string. But what I'm not sure about is the space between the edge of the fretboard and the high and low strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) metalhead well, im glad you asked, becuase im currently building a 7 string guitar, and i want to help you so heres what im after, a more modern feel, mixed with a lespaul, here are the specs (sorry they are in mm, more accurate)(also its a fanned fretboard, actually easier to cut than regular boards) IF YOU WANT FULLSCALE PLANS DONT READ ON!, just PM me 48.72mm at nut 27" scale length so my with at the end of the fretboard will be slightly larger if your doing a shorter scale. i could calcuate it if you want but my with at end of board is 67.43mm my string spacing at nut is 3.5 in on both sides i use stew mac wide graphtech saddles (11.13mm wide) with a 66.78mm string spacing heres the link http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Nuts,_saddles/...le_Saddles.html #1871 heres a link to a bunch of calculators i use if this is useful http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=34455 also, the guitar im building is fanned fret (heres me buildsite) http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=34198 Edited February 16, 2008 by Kenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead6061 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Oh man. That neck taper calculator is just what I needed. Thanks so much bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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