I ordered the StewMac 000 plans just to get the headstock dimensions. They are pretty much identical to what Tony said. I like the idea of going a tad over 3/4"thickness. Mine have been 3/4". This Grobet file is great for doing the ramps.
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| Author: | Josh H [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
I am the process of building my first steel-string with a slotted headstock. I’m designing my headstock template and am not totally sure what dimensions I should use. I don’t have access to any slotted headstocks to take measurements. I’m just curious what dimension some of you guys are using. I’m looking for… -total length of the headstock -distance between the nut and first tuners -thickness of the headstock I am going to go with a traditional design with a square top. I have a template for routing the slots and drilling the holes so that won’t be a problem. Thanks for the help Josh |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
Hey brother .... safe trip home I take it !!! Good to see you and the Mrs. (I can NEVER remember her name !!!) Slotheads ... TK style .... length, anywhere form 6 1/2 to 7 Depth ... minimum 3/4, I like .800-820 better, you can then see any lines you add under the plates. Slot starts at 1 3/8, first tuner is at 2 inches. I use the Luthier tool jig, modded for thickness ... I also angle the headstock less, 10-11 degrees. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
I ordered the StewMac 000 plans just to get the headstock dimensions. They are pretty much identical to what Tony said. I like the idea of going a tad over 3/4"thickness. Mine have been 3/4". This Grobet file is great for doing the ramps.
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
For me, the width of the tuning machine base determines the thickness of the headstock. I basically just want the head to be a little thicker than the width of the tuner base. I will vary the total thickness a bit depending on the veneers I'm using on the front and back of the head. I don't use traditional headstock shapes, so I don't think my other measurements would help you much. |
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| Author: | truckjohn [ Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
One tip... Make sure your headstock is long enough to install the tuners the right way.... My ditson slotted headstock is probably ~1/2" too short at the top... and as a result, I had to install the tuners backwards. Good luck John |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Slotted headstock dimensions for steel-string |
Thanks for the dimension and tips. That is what I was looking for and will be helpful. Josh |
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