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MiKro

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Hi All,

I'm playing around the idea of a CBG guitar. 3 string.

Have started the neck design. Most do not use a truss rod. I am thinking about using a 1/4" carbon fiber rod inserted from the back side with a skunk stripe. I know over time even 3 strings will change the neck.

What are your thoughts of putting the carbon fiber rod in with an arched/radius route that induces some back bow?

How much arch or radius is where I am at currently? I am thinking somewhere in the 60 ft radius range similar to the back of an acoustic guitar.

Any thoughts on this idea is appreciated.

MK

 

 

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I built a 4 string and I'm pretty sure I didn't use a truss or carbon. It's hard maple and has a baseball bat profile neck though. I had scrap ebony so did an ebony FB, lol.  I'll try to remember to take some measurements if you want to compare.

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