...and by 'give it a try' I meant a straight Strat-style neck. If I was to try a neck angle I think I would shim my neck pocket template slightly at the back so the router cuts a gently sloped surface.
Thank you Rooster. No, there is no back angle on this one, although it is something I usually do on all my builds. I thought as this was my first solid body I would give it a try. I still managed to get a nice low action (2.5mm at the 12th) and combined jumbo frets with low strong tension. It plays very easily. If I had introduced neck angle on this build I would have had to shim the bridge.
Thanks 162. You don't know the trouble I've had with the colour. I used a red-tinted oil finish at first and ended up sanding it off to get back to the natural. Glad I did it though :-)
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Thank you for the compliment Rooster!
Thanks Richey, I always enjoy reading your tips and how to's.....................you're a very talented player and builder :)
Looks very sharp Richey
Very nice work.........did you put any back angle to the neck or is it straight with the body?
Thanks 162. You don't know the trouble I've had with the colour. I used a red-tinted oil finish at first and ended up sanding it off to get back to the natural. Glad I did it though :-)
it sure did ,I'll have a look at that....thanks
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