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Thank you Chuck.

Gene Jaimez

thanks chuck

Thanks for the comment Chuck.  I really dig your builds and will definitely be checking your page for info and inspiration.  

Hey,

The top piece is an 8" round cut from 1/4" inch birch ply. The sound hole is 2" and I use 35# test for strings, but you can experiment with that. Have fun.

Hi Chuck,

I'd be happy to help with any questions u have.

Hi Chuck

The stuff I use is  4x14mm steel flat bar from a local DIY store.Have used the same stuff on a couple of six strings, now a year or so old ,and the necks are still straight 

The reinforcement is just a piece of steel flat bar on edge epoxy glued into the slot...cheap and simple

 Thanks a lot for adding me as friend! I´m honoured!

Chuck,

  I have not yet tried to make a fretted neck and I envy anyone who can. The only necks that I have made were fiddle necks and a fret-less guitar. Red oak is mighty sturdy and I think it would hold the tension, however, mounting it to the box might be a problem in its 1x4 configuration. If it were me, I'd glue two pieces together, at least at the heal to give a better and larger gluing surface and longer dovetail. Better yet, glue it up side by side and cut you neck profile. Talk about strength. It should last a life time.  Craig