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Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:20 pm
by 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
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:23 pm
by ken cierp
All said --- Imagine if a guy came into your shop with that guitar and it needed a neck re-set!!
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:59 pm
by 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.
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:39 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Yep, first thing I saw as well...
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:11 pm
by 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
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:15 pm
by 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.
Re: Type of neck wood in this pic?
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:18 pm
by Herman
Now you lost me. What do you guys mean by dishing a heel?