sbskates Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have built a new neck for a build that has a mellow 12 degree angle. i would like to have the top end of the faceplate but up against the nut so it helps seat it. and i know i will need to level and take down the edge of the faceplate so it rest against the nut squarely. anyone don ethis before instead of having the faceplate rest under the edge of the fretboard and nut. thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Sure I have done it...works fine,what's the issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbskates Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Sure I have done it...works fine,what's the issue? Just i never have seen it done this way much photo examples etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Don't worry about it...just do it,it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDub Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Next time your in the bookstore, take a look at the book "Guitar Making" by William Cumpiano. It's all about acoustics, but shows how to accomplish what you want to do very well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fookgub Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 I just did this exact thing. I roughed in the angle on my belt sander, glued on the faceplate, and finished it with a file. Piece of cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdog Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Another example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbskates Posted November 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Another example: Thanks guys awesome examples! it helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'll add a dumb question on to here. At what point do you route the edge for the binding? Everytime I have done it, I have to route the head before I glue on the fretboard, or else the face does not lay flat on the router table. Does anyone have any other ways to do this that might be faster or easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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