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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on November 25, 2015 at 8:36am

Um well,1. The angle of the scarf joint will provide enough "break angle" over the nut. You will need either slots in the nut or some means of lining the strings up.

2. that 1-3 degree back angle is something else. It allows more space between where the stings cross the bridge/saddle so you can use a taller bridge/have more break angle from the bridge to the tail end of the strings.

3.You can make a wider heard out of a solid piece but I think it will really complicate making the scarf joint. MOst make the scarf joint(out of 1x2 typical) then glue on "wings "to mde the head wider and then cut to the desired shape.

4. Must tuners, like the cheap ones from Gitty will just go through a 1x2 enough to attach strings. Thinning down by about 1/4" will give more room on the tuner shaft for the string. (and may be way more work than you hoped for depending on the tools you have!)

5. Old tuners are fine if they still work well or just need oil. If they don't work well, then I'd say they are more trouble than they are worth.

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