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Very nice neck transition into the body, must have taken a while doing that. Do I note a slight neck angle of about 1 and a bit degrees?
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Just wanted to say how much I admire the craft that is going into this - stunning.

Also, I am a huge fan of the design decisions on this. That trem system will be great, the headstock design is really clever for straight string-pull and the neck joint looks really accessible. Love your work.

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Jay wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:20 pm Very nice neck transition into the body, must have taken a while doing that. Do I note a slight neck angle of about 1 and a bit degrees?
this is just the glue up stage. Soon Ill blend the neck body transition further...
and yes there is a slight angle...havent checked what it is. I match to the bridge height by sanding...
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SixGunLover wrote: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:22 pm Just wanted to say how much I admire the craft that is going into this - stunning.

Also, I am a huge fan of the design decisions on this. That trem system will be great, the headstock design is really clever for straight string-pull and the neck joint looks really accessible. Love your work.
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so like I said...time to carve the neck body transition...
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oh, that looks sharp... going to snag some skin on that... :P
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Now I see what you meant. I suppose neck 'integration' into the body is allowed for in your design. Could not do it with mine. Have to shape heel first before I glue in place.
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I forgot this shot of the finished
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and now its sanding time


sanding


sanding


sanding....
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and time to grain fill.

I used a mix of sawdaust. plaster of paris and woodglue - well watered down>> Add a few drops of redstain and here we go
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And sand.....again
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Bg wrote: Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:52 amAnd sand.....again
yep here we go
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here a bit of a change

pickups will be Overwound Alnico 5 minihumbuckers - from GFS. These are nice.
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