Thread: Neck Joints
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Old 07-02-2016, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer View Post
I have taken possession just a couple of days ago of a Rob Girdis (RIP) built D with Spanish heel construction and unplayable action. The owner no longer loves the neck (1 15/16 nut!) and so I realized I can make a whole new neck for it (has my typical 2 5/16+ bridge pin spacing) and cut a dovetail connection using the jigging I already have. I do not ordinarily take on this kind of project, but I knew and loved Rob, and the guitar's owner, who lives nearby, seems to have excellent timing and an enjoyable manner.
What's the upper bout structure like? Any bracing between the headblock and upper transverse brace? Any soundhole bracing? UTB ends carved all the way down?

Always good to gather more data on how different structures hold up (or don't).
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