My first scratch neck

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Tim Benware
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My first scratch neck

Post by Tim Benware » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:45 pm

So after 25 builds I decided I needed to do a scratch neck. It's Eastern Black Walnut laminated with a maple/ebony/maple stripe, Ebony FB, headstock and heel cap, a back plate of b/w/b/w [maple and stained maple] and curly maple binding,. Pleased with the outcome.
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I've "Ben-Had" again!
Tim Benware
Creedmoor, NC
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Kevin in California
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by Kevin in California » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:49 pm

Hey way to go Tim. It looks great! I want to try a walnut neck.
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Paul C
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by Paul C » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:09 pm

Sweet looking neck. Scratch building is very rewarding when it's done
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Lonnie B
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by Lonnie B » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:42 pm

Very nice Tim keep up the good work
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by Herman » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:49 am

woooow!
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John Parchem
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by John Parchem » Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:50 am

Tim the neck looks great. How did you go about cutting the tenon?
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: My first scratch neck

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:04 pm

Was it enjoyable enough, Tim, that you will be doing it from now on?
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