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Re-enforcing the neck

I am moving on to my third build (my second was a simple 1 string diddley bow on a cigar box). On my first build I noticed the neck bends a lot. Now I did make a rookie mistake and used really heavy strings so that could be part of the problem. I don't believe it was the nut or bolt because they are not set too high above the fret board. And the 5 inches I used for the tuning heads I cut an angle to it so that could also be part of it. So, how can I re-enforce my neck so that it doesnt bend so much?

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Permalink Reply by smokestack guitars on January 8, 2012 at 12:25pm

Black walnut rates 1010 on the janka scale but black walnut to me is a greatly under estimated tone wood. I used a bunch on finger boards but could never get big enough pieces to build necks. I bet they have a nice tone though!

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Permalink Reply by Wade on January 8, 2012 at 5:08pm

Love walnut. The dust is not good for the lungs, but it smells great and finishes well with a little tung oil.

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Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on January 8, 2012 at 5:36pm

Yes, must make myself a dust collection system. The tone is nice, but have not used any other wood so I can't compare it. Maybe someone here should buy one and let me know. ; )

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