Marillionfan Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 My son got a double neck guitar kit off ebay, the SG style. He has inserted the necks into the body and they are seated very tightly, and the angle of both necks are less than a 1/2" above the body. The problem is the tail end of the fret board is not touching the body, it is approx. 1/8" off the body. Should he remove more of the base of the neck to lower the tail onto the body, or will it not effect the sound quality? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesy Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 My son got a double neck guitar kit off ebay, the SG style. He has inserted the necks into the body and they are seated very tightly, and the angle of both necks are less than a 1/2" above the body. The problem is the tail end of the fret board is not touching the body, it is approx. 1/8" off the body. Should he remove more of the base of the neck to lower the tail onto the body, or will it not effect the sound quality? Thanks in advance. I don't know about SGs, but the fretboard on Teles doesn't touch either. Maybe that's the way it's meant to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. L Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 SG's usually use a tune-o-matic bridge which would mean that the neck needs to angle a bit. So it should be a little bit above the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderekel Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I would say just post up a picture or two of it. Someone should be able to say easily then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 SG's where made with no neck angle for a little while and had the neck raised above the body. It said so in Melvyn Hiscock's book. I would go with what anderekel said and post pictures though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 A little more info on the kit would be helpfull as well. Just because Gibson built the SG a certain way does not mean this company is doing it exactly the same. Is it a bolt on neck kit (I am assuming it probably is)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionfan Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 A little more info on the kit would be helpfull as well. Just because Gibson built the SG a certain way does not mean this company is doing it exactly the same. Is it a bolt on neck kit (I am assuming it probably is)? Double neck electric guitar kit with all the hardware. Everything to complete with the exception it does not have the paints and finishes. Comes with a 12 string and 6 string neck with crown position markers. Neck are hard maple and have the truss rod and frets installed. Fingerboard is Rosewood. Body is basswood. All holes and wiring are drilled out. 24 3/4 in. scale lenght. 4 humbucking pickups. Tone and volume controls. Tune-0-matic bridge. Yes the necks are bolt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_player Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I wouldn't worry about it that's probably the way it needs to be to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 The problem is the tail end of the fret board is not touching the body, it is approx. 1/8" off the body. Should he remove more of the base of the neck to lower the tail onto the body, or will it not effect the sound quality? You have a little bit of measuring and thinking to do before you proceed. I was going to suggest setting up your bridges and necks and checking the neck angle, height etc. with a straightedge. But you'll have to do that after you've measured, situated and drilled out your bridge and tailpiece stud holes. If its a kit then the components should be prefitted, ie. no need to cut things further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Even if the neck is at the wrong angle, because it's bolt on you can put shims in after its all finished and assembled. I don't think there will be a problem. Just go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 What Mitch said.......once you get the bridge on you could clamp the neck on and put some fishing line on it to check the alignment. Sounds like a fun project for you guys. Have fun with it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_guitar_man123 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 here are some pictures of the guitar... this is the twelve string neck another of the twelve string neck this is the six sting neck the body full guitar with pickguard on standing up bridge and tailpiece and just to clear up any confusion i am the son haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Looking good...I'm not sure about the fretboard height issue, I'm sure someone will chime in on it. Welcome to the forum. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 As long as the neck pockets are tight the tail being off the guitar body is a non-issue. Now that you have set the bridges take a long straight edge and figure out your action height. A quick measurement will tell if the action is low enough without adjusting the neck angle. If you are not able to get the action low enough you have 2 choices. Recess the TOM or angle the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Looks like it is a kit from Senior on ebay. I have spoken with them several times and they seem to be good people. Have you tried sending them a note? They have sold many of these kits and would probably know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy_guitar_man123 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 yeah we contacted them and the guy said he never actually built one haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Abbett Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 It wouldn't take much to clean out the bottom of that mortise with a chisel. I would clean it out a bit if it were me. I think it looks a little strange. However, I'm no expert on guitars. -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 since you've got the bridge installed, I'd say throw a couple strings on each neck and post pictures here. Even if the nut isnt cut yet you should be able to see if the action is way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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