3 vs 4 Bolt Necks

GuitarBizarre · 12-20-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

I will look into to that thanks. And yes I was just making a regular 2 pickup tele. Only difference being p90 neck instead of lipstick.

I am thinking I am going to recess the bridge (granted I do not know how yet) because I assume it would be much harder to route out the neck pocket at a particular angle rather than flat.

Yes,(although not THAT much harder) but its the best way of doing it bar none. You'll see endless threads on the internet complaining that a neck pocket with a shim in it is a neck pocket done wrong and fixed later. The wood to wood contact of a well done neck pocket is very important for the tone of the finished instrument.

For that same reason, look into these: WBS Guitar/Bass Neck Joint System Kit Project DIY L@@K on eBay.ca (item 170305952745 end time 15-Jan-11 09:09:45 EST)

They use a threaded insert that screws into the neck and stays there, rather than a standard wood screw. The upshot of it is you can use MUCH more clamping force on the neck and get a stronger, more stable, and more resonant joint.

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