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    I am planning on doing a set neck for my first project with a 13 degree angled headstock(using the Stewmac Les Paul blueprints for this first one). I was out looking at bandsaws since I don't know anyone who owns one and saw several reasonably priced 9-inch models. Are these large enough to get the job done? The cutting clearance only seems to be just over 3.5 inches and it seems I have seen neck blanks in the 3.5 to 4 inch range. I have also seen 1 inch thick neck blanks (are these for bolt-ons or do you just glue several together?). Anyway, it seems several people are looking at these 9-inch models, so there must be another approach to building the neck. Thanks for any help.
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    For copying a neck shape, I have always thought this was a neat trick. http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/necks_...s36borges2.html
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    Yeah, Warmoth and USACG also angle the neck pockets instead of the neck when needed for the TOM or Gotoh 510 bridges. For their businesses, they don't want to incur the cost of designing and supporting angled necks. And as daveq already mentioned, swapping out different necks becomess much easier.
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    To add to what daveq said, some people feel the angled headstock gives creates a better break angle over the nut which helps in things like sustain etc. There has to be some angle there. Fender often uses string trees on the ligther strings while Gibson uses (I think) a 13 degree break for the entire headstock.
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    USACG stands for USA Custom Guitars. The company makes Fender style bodies and necks. The owner, Tommy, seems to be really knowledgeable and even jumpls on the forum to occasionally answer questions. He started this business after working at Warmoth for awhile. He definitely adds the personal touch and those who have dealt with him can't say enough nice things about the experience. All in all, a really nice company to deal with from what I hear. I will probably order my wood from these guys once I spec everything out. Here is the link: www.usacustomguitars.com
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    Thanks guys, that is what I was looking for, some feedback from people who have actually built necks. I should clarify the "USACG" remark. The bashing was done by some forum members, not USACG itself. The remarks (I can't locate the thread now), but some of the comments were along the lines of reducing the sustain of the neck and rattles etc. They are all generally pretty knowledgeable, but I don't think they had ever actually built a neck. So, I was looking for some other input. Trying to create a template or jig to due the curved channel on my first project just seems like I would be asking for trouble. Thanks again.
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    I'm new here and kinda mentally working out the details for a project. I have read Melvyn Hiscock's book "Make Your Own Guitar", but have a couple of questions about the truss rod. I know there are at least three basic types around: - vintage put in a curved channel (ala Fender and Gibson) - hot rod style that StewMac sells (looks similar to what Warmoth has) - a U-channel type I am heavily leaning towards the hot rod or U - channel style simply because the installation is more straight forward (no curved channel). With that in mind, are there any serious deficiencies with either of these two that should make me reconsider? I have seen some folks at USACG forum bash the double expanding rods. If the U-channel is the best, who sells that? Thanks for any input.
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