Metalhead28 Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 I want to make a set neck version of a neck-thru that I built, but I don't want to create any sort of extension on the body in the way of a heel. I'm eyeballing the existing guitar and I think there is enough material there for a plenty strong neck joint. It'll be the full width of the neck and extend to the far edge of the pickup cavity. I'd just like to get some more opinions on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 That's more than enough. That is enough to be a super strong neck joint. Think about it, Gibson uses one smaller than that, that doesnt even follow the taper of the neck. It will be more than strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 +1. That's plenty of meat -- more than Gibson or PRS uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks guys. I knew I would feel better if a few people agreed with my assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmth Builder Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Kinda on subject... Whats the minimum surface area of a neck tenon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kinda on subject... Whats the minimum surface area of a neck tenon? One that will not break under tension. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojoman Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 that is a good looking guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Kinda on subject... Whats the minimum surface area of a neck tenon? I've searched and asked this question before, with no real answer revealed. Minimum surface area is going to depend on the type of glue and wood used, whether you've made a well-fitting joint or one of the monstrosities of open-space like was shown in those Gibson photos that where floating around a while back, the shape of the joint and the direction of the wood grain involved in that joint. I think part of the thing is, that unless you're planning a real ridiculous design, you're apt to have enough neck joint, just by the nature of how we usually shape and construct guitars. Obviously, for a real answer we're going to need to build a series of guitars with smaller and smaller neck joints, until one of them pops under string tension. Then make sure all your guitars in the future have neck joints one bigger than that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I made one with an exceptionally small surface area once, like extending 1.8" and it's still holding strong today. Although I wouldn't suggest doing that :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanwad Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nice! Is that zebrawood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Yes, that guitar is Zebrawood / Maple / Walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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