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Comment by Lisa Kprinkle on February 24, 2013 at 5:42am

Yeah, I think it'll be fine with the support.

I did use normal wood glue on Project 3, but am hoping for longer, road-worthy, durability.  Heat might be an issue, but out here in the high desert, humidity's not likely to be a problem!

And thanks!  It does seem, anecdotally, that my kiddoes do better in school in general than the ones not studying with me.

The husband did the headstock, his first try at that kind of work.  Pretty happy how it came out, and the one he's working on now for himself is shaping up well too.

Comment by Uncle John on February 24, 2013 at 3:15am

Looking good.   Like the head stock a lot.  Yup, pups are cool, but there will always be a place for piezos.

Comment by smilingdog1 on February 23, 2013 at 9:13pm

Hi Lisa,

Even though hide glue is very traditionally used in guitar and violin making, it does have it's pros and cons. One of the cons is that it is heat and humidity sensitive. I personally use water resistant Titebond III ultimate wood glue. I agree with anonymous pick, it looks like you have the room to add support to the backside of neck before recessing the pickups. Glad to hear you reaching out to the children. You know music has been proven to raise math skills by an average of one grade level.

Comment by the anonymous pick on February 23, 2013 at 7:43pm

you  got lots  of  room  to   add     support  on the  back  /  sides   of  the neck   behind the    pickups     etc . 

those look  like  p bass  pickups    ..  should  sound  funky  ;-)   

Comment by Lisa Kprinkle on February 23, 2013 at 7:37pm

I'm definitely interested to see how it turns out.  The only thing I'm a little bit worried about is the neck bracing for underneath where I'll need to rout out the space for the mags.  But my hide glue came in today I think, so I'll get a chance to try that out!

Comment by the anonymous pick on February 23, 2013 at 7:31pm

lookin  good   ..   i   doubt you  will  ever  go  back to piezos  after  mags   ;-)