Tail wedge

[osgoor]

Are there any standard dimensions for the tail wedge?

[Bob Matthews]

No, if you look around you will see many different tail wedge shapes/tapers. Tapers going from top to bottom and visa versa.

I think it really boils down to aesthetics and sometimes maybe disguising a bad joint or bad book match. If you can achieve a good joint and book match, then it also looks great without a wedge - see the uke, second picture down.

Here are a few of mine.


Bob

[Dave Bagwill]

Nice work Bob!

Did you see my thread about building for drop/open tunings? Any input?
Thanks.
Dave

[ken cierp]

Martin's and the copies generally have a wedge that tapers from 3/4" to about 3/8" -- I would point out however, that this is an "Osgood" plus the world has enough Martin copies already.

[Ken Hundley]

There are lots of things you can do. This shape has stuck with me lately, though it is not nearly as easy to execute as a wedge. Get creative and come up with one that fits your style!

[osgoor]

Thanks to all for the feedback. I will start thinking of something simple but distinct for my first attempt.