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[QUOTE=RCoates]
The heel cap idea is not mine I must say. I stole it from somewhere. Not sure where.

Neck angle... Well before the back goes on I clamp it (the back) in place and with a straight edge along the neck, I pull the neck into the proper position to give me the correct height at the bridge. Through the sound hole I then mark the foot location on the back seam reinforcement. With the back off I cut the back seam reinforcement where marked and then glue on the back clamping everything in the predetermined position. This all takes place away from the solera.
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Thanks for passing along this tip, Ronn. I've been doing it by trial and error. I like the sound this approach much better.

Regarding the purfling/binding treatment at the heel, I've also seen a number of builders use this same technique, the most prominent of which is Paulino Bernabe. I personally like it not only for its appearance, but for its simplicity.

Best,

Michael

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[QUOTE=Michael McBroom]
Thanks for passing along this tip, Ronn. I've been doing it by trial and error. I like the sound this approach much better.

Best,

Michael
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I kind of like it as well. I recently read a post on a CG site and the player was saying he liked his action high. 6mm at the 12th fret!! So suppose a customer askes for a specific action, high or low, this method makes it pretty easy to dial in his/her action to the center of the adjustment range for that particular guitar.