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Comment by Derek Rose on July 25, 2016 at 2:27am

I have thought about doing a straight neck on a 6 but think the taper is more comfortable and it is what everybody is used to having for a wide neck. Thanks Andries!

Comment by Derek Rose on July 25, 2016 at 2:24am

I figured the caulk - this is like silicone, will stay put and not run inside, and also stay soft and pliable and cushion the metal to wood contact spots. I wasn't sure if the wood glue would shrink over time, then maybe leave a gap and allow a rattle inside. I have traditional store bought guitars with glue inside that came loose and rattles around the guitar body.

Comment by A.D.EKER on July 24, 2016 at 11:08pm

Tell me why caulk? i know the french use it for building chimnees, but in the Neck? why no wood glui?use a taper end myself also non adjusteble , i can see why you use it! great stuff there Rose

Your Blooming !

Comment by Derek Rose on July 23, 2016 at 3:08am

Hi Michael, yes, non-adjustable. I use the bracket hangers for shelving from Home Depot. Very stiff with 3 sides to resist bending and twisting.

Hi John, I do this on all the 6 string builds so far.

Comment by Uncle John on July 23, 2016 at 1:28am

Hunh.    I did not know you did that. 

Comment by Michael Van Slyke on July 22, 2016 at 6:26pm

Interesting!  So a non-adjustable truss rod, of sorts?  What item are you using there?