[quote data-userid=”49000″ data-postid=”22906″] Regarding stability I think it would be good for highly figured wood like birdseye that in my experience can certainly warp! I’ve made about 11 necks and the birdseye is the only one that’s warped on me…   Read more»

@dave – apologies, I should also have said “welcome to the forum”!
 
And show us what you’ve been building, we all like to see pics of others’ builds!

There a some decent sellers on eBay, though their prices aren’t always massively cheaper than the non-eBay specialists (David Dyke / Timberline). I’ve bought from feelgoodwood in the past; timber & service have been 10/10.  Sherwin timber are long time…   Read more»

It’s a valid thought @russ and one I had had myself – ie giving them away to an organisation like that.   But, I’d then spend another £300+ on replacement parts for the next build rather than recycling the parts…   Read more»

@robin; Steve’s post reminds me … how’s your build going??
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Not a situation I’ve ever encountered, so this is opinion rather than experience …   I don’t think the setting time is really a factor.  Titebond Original will give you enough time to make sure everything is positioned correctly before…   Read more»

Congratulations @igeorgebot!
That shape looks vaguely familiar … 😉 
How are they to play – any differences other than the pickups?  Did you build both in parallel, or did one follow the other?
 
And, what’s next??

Damn that pesky @tv101 – he just can’t leave well alone.   Good to see you back Steve, and to see you getting back in the workshop. Time to cut off the heel overhang:   20 seconds Time to set up…   Read more»

[quote data-userid=”14309″ data-postid=”22883″] I was wondering what the advantages of a roasted maple neck would be, so did a bit of googling too and came up with this, https://myguitarlair.com/roasted-maple-guitar-neck/   Improves tone of the wood (clearer and richer) Better tuning stability…   Read more»