Southpa Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 I recently answered a post on truss rod placement and scale length measurement. In retrospect, I am thinking my information might not have all the value that it could have had because of some of the terminology I used. Most of us take these terms for granted and fully understand what they mean and how they are applied to building guitars. But for those who are just beginning it might even add to their confusion and result in having to find out what these terms mean from various sources and try to assemble a good understanding of their applications and significance. In my response I mentioned things like "neck relief", 'scale length", "saddle" and "intonation". Now I'm thinking, what if this guy doesn't know what any of those words mean? Now hes gonna come back and ask about them and we will wind up with even MORE repeated information in this forum. And he will have to spend time searching for specific threads that just "might" mention those words in passing. I think a lot of space might be saved, less confusion for beginners and less aggravation for those "in the know" could be had if this forum had a Glossary of Terminology related to the guitar building field. I know, lots of us figure that if someone doesn't know what those words mean then they have no business trying to build a guitar. But after all, this forum IS a resource for guitar builders, beginners and seasoned veterans alike. I'm sure there are lists mentioned elsewhere, but if this forum had its own terminology resource it would make it much more complete. Quote Link to comment
Primal Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Thats actually a really good idea. Of course, there is still the fact that we have to try to make sure people read it or at least know where it is. Quote Link to comment
skibum5545 Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 pinned at the top of solid body section; you can't miss it. Quote Link to comment
68 lost souls Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Im missing it. Is it suppposed to be there or are you just suggesting it be put there? You probably think Im realy stupid Quote Link to comment
Dr. Jabsco Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Or brian could put if up on the main site (if we ask nicley) Quote Link to comment
skibum5545 Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Im missing it. Is it suppposed to be there or are you just suggesting it be put there? You probably think Im realy stupid suggestion; sorry for the ambiguity! Quote Link to comment
68 lost souls Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 No problem just a little confusede at the time. Quote Link to comment
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