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Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:07 pm
by Chuck 1945
I am building a Dreadnaught out of cherry and when I started to attach the dovetail neck I found that my neck block was not centered on the top, it is off about 3/16" or so. Is there anything I can do to help this problem or just trask it and start on another one.
Thanks
Chuck 1945

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:31 pm
by ken cierp
Welcome Chuck,

Pictures would be helpful --- off 3/16" in what regard --center, up, down, angle?

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:05 pm
by Chuck 1945
It is off of center line of the guitar top, sorry no pics.

Chuck 1945

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:21 pm
by ken cierp
How does the neck fit otherwise? Is it off center along the length of the center line (moved over 3/16") or does the neck joint throw the finger-board center line off center angled toward the bridge location?

You can even use cell phone pictures. Actually without seeing the situation and how things fit and line up -- anything said here is just a guess.

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 4:11 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Exaggerated pic - but is the neck moved over like the red, or angled like the blue?

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:39 pm
by Chuck 1945
I am very new to this forum thing so forgive me if I don't get the right person answered. The person who sent the diagram of the guitar, thanks and the problem is the same as the red rectangle. I worked on it this afternoon and I moved the neck over and filled the void in the other side, hope it works, if not I guess it was fire wood before i started. Thanks again.

Chuck 1945

Re: Neck Block off location

Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:01 pm
by Dave Bagwill
You are welcome to the forum Chuck! Most problems can be fixed by the collective wisdom of these guys. We welcome your questions and want to help.