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Comment by PapaSimone on June 8, 2011 at 3:53pm

Really nice work!

Comment by smokestack guitars on June 8, 2011 at 3:35pm

Never mind, scrolled on down and got my answer. Damn, wish they sold that over here!

Comment by smokestack guitars on June 8, 2011 at 3:33pm

I like that neck bro, what kind of wood is that? COOOOl looking!

Comment by Douglas Eric Marsalis on May 10, 2011 at 2:26pm

The wood is 1 3/4 inch x 3 foot piece of wood (Japanese Cedar).  It is a straight neck style.  I glued (grafted) "wings" on the head of the neck to widen it, then drew my design.  I then cut the design and used a file to hand shape it.  As for the curve going into the neck, I just did not file that area down when shaping it. For the radius of the neck, I drew my center line down the length of the neck, then measure out from the center line about 10-13 mm at several points.  I measured down the side of the neck around the same measurement (play with it until you see the desired angle) also several points.  Next, draw your lines connecting your measured points.  I then used a file to roughly shape the neck (try to meet your top line and side lines on the neck that you measured) then switched to sand paper of different grades until it was smooth.

 

I have seen a few designs on the website where some others have done the same.  I really like the look of it and will do the same on my future guitars.  I always look for wood that has nice designs in the grain.  I really like to see that in the neck and fret board.  I am really proud of this one.  If you do not understand my description, I can draw out a diagram later and post it.  Thanks for the comment, Bob.

Comment by 3 String Blues on May 10, 2011 at 1:33pm

Pine!

Comment by Bob Rice on May 10, 2011 at 1:27pm

Douglas, how did you put such a pleasing radius on the back of the neck?  And what wood is that? Thanks.  Bob