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Old 02-17-2005, 12:11 PM
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5 piece neck dimensions?

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Suppose you are building a 5 piece neck through, what dimensions do you guys usually go with for each piece?

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Old 02-17-2005, 12:58 PM
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You might want to include width at the nut and heel that you want to end up with in your question....t
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Old 02-18-2005, 03:05 PM
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I was thinking 1.75 wide at the nut, 2.75 wide at 24th fret
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Old 02-18-2005, 09:55 PM
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Old 02-19-2005, 09:48 AM
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I aim for about 40% purpleheart and 60% maple and taper the pieces so the ratio stays the same for the full length
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