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  1. Chuck_Chill-Out
    Thanks to all of you for the information on neck joint-age. Planning the next build (rebuild of a donated acoustic that was caved-in by a bi-polar girlfriend (not my girl-friend, but the previous owners)...long story) and attaching the neck is a concern to me. I really appreciate the knowledge shared here.
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    I like the double-cut and I agree with Scott, the mahogany was sweet and I know you had to cover it. That single-cut design is cool looking. I think there is your next project. Great work!
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    Very nice. If you wouldn't mind sending it to me, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Matt!
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    Matt, I'll look him up. I saw pictures of the headstock in another thread and really liked the look of it. Thanks for the info. On another point, I was surprised at how fast the neck turned out. It took me about 45 minutes to an hour. I am aware that it is not a traditionally shaped neck (trapeziodal), but is this a normal time frame? I was expecting it to take longer.
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    That is sick. And by sick, I mean amazing!
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    Scott, maybe a bad choice of words. The headstock is marked to cut out the middle section, like this:
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    ScottR, I took your advice on the headstock, and must say it was appreciated: Body Headstock Next stop will be shaping the transitions and cutting out the hollow section of the headstock.
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    My wife's birthday was yesterday, so I took some time off and took her to lunch. After she went back to work, I had time to work on this project that seems to be taking as long as my college carreer (I'm a 15 year Non-Trad Senior). I know I am doing this backwards, but I shaped the neck and then will work on shaping the transitions. The lighting is not the best for pictures, but I was surprised how quickly it came into shape. Using a microplane and rasps was a workout, but I had more control instead of using a belt sander (which is a #learnfrommyfail moment from the last neck I attempted to shape. Now, I have a question, and I am pretty sure it will come down to personal preferences, but i would like honest opinions. I placed the persimmon on the neck to get a visual of what it would look like, but are there any positives/negatives for either side?
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    4'x6"x1" for $6. Not bad, I think. Now, if I could only get in the shop...
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    Sorry, it's been awhile since I had time to work on this. I've been thinking of what wood I wanted to use for fretboard. Today, I found a very nice piece of persimmon for $6. I think I can make a number of fretboards out of it. I'll post pics when I can get to my laptop.
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    So, that was an Ash body bass?
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    Same as Knightro. Glanced at some...very nice. I'll take more time to peruse more carefully.
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    I'm liking the binding on the walnut 7-string. Very cool!
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    Basic shape of the headstock. The hashed portion will be cut out and the tuners will be on the sides. Now I have a question and would appreciate your honest feedback. As you can see, the bottom of the bass is angled. My question is, should I leave the headstock flat on top or angled?
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    You've got to show me how you set that up! That is so cool looking! I can't wait to see it finished.
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    Thanks, Scott. I was thinking it was six of one, half-dozen the other. Hopefully, I'll be back in the shop this weekend. Love The holidays.
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    I had a little time today to work The neck is at the final width. On to shaping the neck. One question, should I cut out and shape the headstock prior to shaping the transition, or after?
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    Muzz, I'm following the design of Rick Toone's Orchid bass with a trapezoidal neck. We'll see how it works. I will take your advice when I build the next one, though. I appreciate all of the knowledge here.
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    3/4" square aluminum. I know, it's a bit wide, but it's what I have on hand. I marked the side of the neck the depth of the truss rod so I don't have the same mistake happen again. I also decided to stop there and end on a good note. Back in the shop on Friday to begin shaping the neck.
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    Nice and snug.
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    SO grateful for friends who know how to properly use a router. Pics of the truss rod to follow.
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    A local cabinetmaker was over this weekend. We spent two hours going though the wood and picking out what he wanted. Filled hid van and didn't make a dent in the wood piles. I learned a lot on what to look for and what types of wood were there.
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    That, sir, is an insanely cool guitar. I hope my skills, in time, can come close to crafting something as good as that.
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    Well, in cleaning out my in-law's house, we realized my father-in-law was a hoarder: I took some pieces that I think I can use in the future and contacted the PA Guild of Craftsmen and someone is coming this week to take it all. Back to building. Unclamped the wood and started to place it level: The fretboard I was able to salvage from the destroyed neck. Burning will be this Saturday evening. Marshmallows and hotdogs included.
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    Wow, nice wood porn. If you turn it sideways, it reminds me of rolling fields. Very cool!
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