Our Souls inc. Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'm a noob here and I'm attempting to erase my "modifier" status and move up to "Builder" . I've customized a few dozen guitars and made my own bodies , but this is my first attempt at a neck build. I'm actually making two - one's a neck through , the other is a bolt on. Both are teak. Here's some pics: That's my Padouk double V and a Teak body I'm calling "The Jug" . That's the teak body with the teak neck. That's the Teak/Maple ML clone. Teak neck through . StewMac goodies. A Maple FB , an Ebony FB , Titebond and two FB's that I sliced myself out of Maple. the thickness is pretty close , mine to theirs. I just have to radius mine. My questions have more to do with truss rod placement and do y'all think this will work ????? Should I route under the FB , or should I route it from the back of the neck and skunk stripe it ? Also I'm using jumbo SS fretwire. Does anyone know wher to get some tools made of unobtainium ? This stuff is like trying to file down the Eiffel tower using 120 grit . It takes awhile...... any tips on easier filing ? Thanks to all who read, respond or help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Well, doing a skunk stripe would be pretty pointless. The only reason for that is if your doing a one piece neck without a separate fretboard. So, just rout the channel, the glue the fretboard on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I wouldn't go to the point of saying it is the only reason to use a skunk stripe. There are plenty out guitars with 2 piece neck that has a skunk stripe, it is just there for asthetics. But routing from under the fretboard is much easier. As for the filing, use a file instead of sandpaper, or a diamond honing stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Skunk stripe - I think its all a matter of experience and belief in theory The six guitars I've made so far all have solid Maple necks so I learnt how to router from the back and am considering to do the same on my next project which will have either a Rosewood or Ebony fretboard. If I decided to router under the fretboard it means I will have to re-learn everything all over again. I also have the theory that solid timber under the fretboard (no glue joints) would have a superior effect on sound Those skunk stripes are hard to make though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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