first build update...

cervusflies · #1 05-28-2007, 03:27 PM

The process is slow because of schedules and because of the times. However, I did manage to get the neck cut out this weekend. I have to wait to install the fretboard, as it is bowing a bit much for my liking. I guess I will try and get some of the bow out by wetting or just putting under some stress first.

The neck (32") and body are mahogany and the fretboard is ebony. I plan on doing a neck-through. I'm really exited to see this thing come together!
It seems like forever until I will get to play her, though.

More soon, I hope.
-Paul

wilser · #2 05-28-2007, 04:09 PM

it's natural for a freboard to do that if you fret it before installing it. It's the pressure of the tang in the slot. This will not come out by wetting. Just glue it in as it is, this is fine and will not affect performance.

cervusflies · #3 05-28-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wilser

it's natural for a freboard to do that if you fret it before installing it. It's the pressure of the tang in the slot. This will not come out by wetting. Just glue it in as it is, this is fine and will not affect performance.

Thanks, W. Would I be wise to install frets after glueing to the neck next time?

**Rodent** · #4 05-28-2007, 05:09 PM

I install my frets after I have the fretboard attached to the neck, the profile trimmed to size, fretboard edges radiused, and the rear contour roughed out.

I know others do thier workflow differently ...

all the best,

R

jeeperb · #5 05-28-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodent

I install my frets after I have the fretboard attached to the neck, the profile trimmed to size, fretboard edges radiused, and the rear contour roughed out.

I know others do thier workflow differently ...

all the best,

R

I do mine in the same order never really thought about doing it any other way but I know some do.

B

eleonn · #6 05-28-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cervusflies

I like that short scale 6 string bass at the back!!!

wilser · #7 05-28-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cervusflies

Thanks, W. Would I be wise to install frets after glueing to the neck next time?

I like to think so. I do so because I like to feel some mass when I'm hammering in the frets (yes, some still hammer!)

stevetx19 · #8 05-28-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cervusflies

The process is slow because of schedules and because of the times. However, I did manage to get the neck cut out this weekend. I have to wait to install the fretboard, as it is bowing a bit much for my liking. I guess I will try and get some of the bow out by wetting or just putting under some stress first.

The neck (32") and body are mahogany and the fretboard is ebony. I plan on doing a neck-through. I'm really exited to see this thing come together!
It seems like forever until I will get to play her, though.

More soon, I hope.
-Paul

i am confused about how you plan on accomplishing a neck through...?

Bryan316 · #9 05-29-2007, 07:53 AM

Uh, yeah, Paul... you mean you're building a set-neck, right? Gluing the neck into the body wood, right? Just making sure we're all on the same page....

cervusflies · #10 05-29-2007, 09:05 AM

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Uh, yeah, Paul... you mean you're building a set-neck, right? Gluing the neck into the body wood, right? Just making sure we're all on the same page....

My dumb@ss! It's a set neck. Glued on. I spaced.
So would there be any adverse effects to trying to take some of the bow out of the neck with either some pressure or a wetting technique?

Thanks

wilser · #11 05-29-2007, 09:27 AM

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My dumb@ss! It's a set neck. Glued on. I spaced.
So would there be any adverse effects to trying to take some of the bow out of the neck with either some pressure or a wetting technique?

Thanks

wait, the neck is bowed too? The fretboard you can glue into place and the neck will keep it straight. Besides, a bit of backwards pressure is always good to counter the string pull. But if the NECK is bowed, you need to plane that flat. Either on a jointer or a handplane or a long sanding stick.

cervusflies · #12 05-29-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wilser

wait, the neck is bowed too? The fretboard you can glue into place and the neck will keep it straight. Besides, a bit of backwards pressure is always good to counter the string pull. But if the NECK is bowed, you need to plane that flat. Either on a jointer or a handplane or a long sanding stick.

OK, I'm going to do my best not to mis-speak here.
My double dumb@ss. The neck is fine. Just the fretboard is bowed a bit.

wilser · #13 05-29-2007, 10:03 AM

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OK, I'm going to do my best not to mis-speak here.
My double dumb@ss. The neck is fine. Just the fretboard is bowed a bit.

like I said before, this is no cause for alarm and it's just the byproduct of fretting before glueing to the neck. Just glue it and clamp pressure will put it in place and don't worry about it. It's ok, really!

Bryan316 · #14 05-30-2007, 06:29 AM

Wilser's got it right. You'll be fine.

Your neck already has the reinforcement bars and truss rods, right? If so, you should be just fine.

Don't forget to wax the truss rod so the glue from attaching the fretboard doesn't lock your truss rod shut. You'll never be able to adjust it.

cervusflies · #15 05-30-2007, 08:07 AM

for the waxing tip, Brian. Yep it's got the 2-way adjustable truss. I will check with my master luthier (I don't know how else to describe him) and see if he has begun the neck shaping proccess in any form of fashion.