Type of neck wood in this pic?

[ken cierp]

Protection makes sense -- But I know Martin has models with no cap, this one came to mind

http://www.elderly.com/new_instruments/ ... 0015SM.htm

[ken cierp]

All said --- Imagine if a guy came into your shop with that guitar and it needed a neck re-set!!

[ken cierp]

The human eye is something else -- as nice as that joint fits, I have to say that the "first" thing I noticed when I opened the thread is the apparent mis-match (color and grain) of the binding on the last 1.5" or so of the back edge and the lack of mitered binding joints.

[Dave Bagwill]

Yep, first thing I saw as well...

[Herman]

I bet this neck was glued or bolted first, the transition to the side and back was sanded later.
Second, to me a m/t neck is easier to fit. But the tightness of the looks from outside needs the same work. Either dovetail or M/T.
If not in your opinion, please explain it to me.
Herman

[Dave Bagwill]

I'm not asking to compare the two joints - I'm m/t all the way. I was asking how, if the cheeks were dished, the heel looked so clean without an end cap. I guess you just don't dish that part and floss the heck out of it.

[Herman]

Now you lost me. What do you guys mean by dishing a heel?