John, Using a chisel to cut out a pup cavity is easier than you think. I did it on my latest project, just to do it. Not as hard as I thought. There is something relaxing about chiseling the cavity out. To be in a hurry would make it torture, while taking the time to place the chisel just right and cut 'curlies' out of the wood is somehow calming.
@ Muzz- the Sm slotting jig is kinda pricey for a home-builder. If you made necks all the time, I could see it , but consider the cost before you buy it.
I'd roll with 22 frets ( if it were mine ) and dull the bottom point just a tad to match the top horn.
Looking neat so far.
Yep, you have to be careful with this hobby, man it would be so easy to spend a motza, I am going to have to do a bit of remodelling on the lower horn, it's a bit stubby at the moment.
+1
SR
I can totally see the point here, I just don't presently have the chisel skills, something I can work on. It would be great to make an electric guitar using only hand tools.
Real neck, easily enough room for 23 frets, bit short for 24, the overhang would be severe.
I flattened out the top of the practice neck today, I am using a welded rod.
Planning things out on the practice neck, the rod slot will finish 8 mm from the neck edge of the nut
6.2 mm wide, 10 mm deep.