I'm working on a build where I (deliberately) cut the slot on the neck side "lower" than the tail side, in order to get a bit of neck angle: my goal is to use a higher bridge than usual (more vibe transferred to the top). I plan to lay a 1/4" fingerboard down, tapered to fit just over the edge of the box, in order to get the frets (mostly) parallel to the angled strings.

In order to get this plan to work, I need to craft a skinny wedge between the neck and the fingerboard. It needss be about 3/16" high at the box, tapering down to nothing just at the nut (about 18 inches or so). I'd like suggestions on how to tackle fabricating such a beast. My current "best" idea is to try wood putty, but I'm not enthusiastic about the plan.

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Thanks Ted, I really appreciate that . I thought that I could, but I wanted to make sure before purchasing one to cut it up lol.I would also like to learn more about your 4 string pickups. I am a rock player for the most part but I love slide guitar. Now I know that I can't get that big Les Paul sound out of a cbg. but I think I can get a great sound out of it with some really good sounding pickups that had some umpth about them.I was looking on your site and seen that you make a humbucker style 4 string pickup. How do those things sound ? I would love to hear them.If I can't find a pickup that is for a 4 string, would a full size 57 humbucker look ok on a 4 string in your opinion of course.according to your add on the 4 string pickup it has a dark tone about it.is it a very hot pickup? or just so,so? I'm just curious Ted and love to know what you think. Your the master builder hear, I'm just a beginner lol.Thank you for your time as I know it is of great importance.Oh by the way I have been playing for almost fifty years . and am still loveing it, and guitars of all kind.Thanks again Ted

Ted Crocker said:
Sounds great Randy. Yes, you can cut down a Fender style bridge or you can just remove the 2 outside saddles. You could also get a piece of angle steel or brass and fabricate your own base for it.

Good Luck,

Ted

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