I like using a 3 piece neck for these. Looks hot and adds strength. Here is one I built a while back...
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| Author: | Matt Mustapick [ Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:03 pm ] |
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I've got an order for my first maple-necked guitar, so I have a little to learn. What is the right kind(s?) of maple to use? Where can I get it. I do a 3-piece neck (heelblock, neck, scarf-jointed headstock) ala Cumpiano, so I'd be looking for a 4x4x3 block for the heel. Thanks! :) |
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| Author: | Jason [ Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:09 pm ] |
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Hi Matt, You can use eastern or western maple. Most recommend using some neck reinforcement on western as it isn't as stable as eastern. I think the figure is generally more impressive though so it makes up for the extra work. I wouldn't recommend a stacked heel from a cosmetic standpoint.. it won't blend in like a non figured wood does. Oh if you decide on a 1pc. western I can set you up. Just email/pm me. I don't have any stacked heel. I think LMI does. |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:05 am ] |
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Check with The zoot man BobC |
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| Author: | Wayne Clark [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:01 am ] |
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Please post a picture when you get the neck made. I'm sure there are a few of us who would like to see how a maple neck looks. |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:05 am ] |
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I like using a 3 piece neck for these. Looks hot and adds strength. Here is one I built a while back...
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:22 am ] |
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Beautiful burst John! Yoo da Man!! Shane |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Sat Dec 24, 2005 2:11 am ] |
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John, that's one of the best bursts I'e had the pleasure of staring at. Matt, if you're still on the hunt I brought in 8 handpicked flamed Euro maple logs in October. The "logs" are flitch cut, kiln dried and we purchase intact. 8/4 and 4/4 mixed to 14' long. I've gone to the Euro maple for white color, straight grain stability and it's actually easier to get than domestic flamed maple (for me). We custom cut from these timbers on order. I sent Lance a photo of these logs to post in the WOOD SHED several days ago along with a Braz back set and a Koa back set, but don't see them up yet. Get in touch if you still have need. |
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Sun Dec 25, 2005 1:50 pm ] |
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The new wood shed pics will go up 1/1 Any suppliers who are out there who have not gotten pics to me.... do it quick... |
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