Measure 90mm from the Nut towards the end of the headstock and mark the position of the scarf joint. I cut it using a scarf joint jig on the bandsaw. 
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I started by squaring up the neck blank. Planing one of the faces flat and smooth then squaring up both of the edges. I kept the blank wider than the widest part of the headstock….80mm. I allowed 200mm…   Read more»

For more info on tamarind wood try the Wood Database on wood-database.com
I find it a really useful source of info about wood.
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Bad ass! Thank you so much for the help with that!

@nolanrathkegmail-com You certainly can use it for fretboards. I’ve seen it used a couple of times. You might be lucky enough to not need to fill in any gaps but if you do I’d follow @nsj advice and use some…   Read more»

@nsj Awesome! Thank you! Just curious, would resin (epoxy) work as good as superglue? This is my first time using spalted wood for guitars, so I have no idea what would be the best route to go about it lol

Personally I’d try it and learn as I went. With spalty wood on bodies I use thin superglue in any softer areas, let it soak in till it stops absorbing. I’d be well up for trying that on a fretboard….   Read more»