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Permalink Reply by Wichita Sam on January 7, 2017 at 5:44pm

rule of thumb.  The higher degree of angle in the scarf joint, the more down pressure on the nut.  The lower degree of angle in the scarf joint, the stronger the joint.

That's why more Gibsons break at the headstock than Martins.  Anything between 9* and 15* is workable.  I prefer 10-11*.

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Permalink Reply by john mackay on January 8, 2017 at 8:43am

thanks.I'm only interested in 1,2 or 3 strings any more you can buy.but thats just me.

its highly unlikely a 3 string will break it neck maybe mine but not the wood!

found the details I needed see pics above.

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