I've been using dovetail joints on my previous 5 steel string builds and frankly, am getting a bit cranky about my inability to make a joint that is acceptably tight without at least two "reshims" and long sanding sessions. I also am having trouble with neck angle (as well as relief which is increasing over time (poor truss rod installation may be an issue too) after the guitar has had strings on it for a couple of years. I suspect poor execution on an acceptable dovetail, as well as other possibilities.
So.... while I know that a well executed dovetail is good enough for Martins that have sounded pretty good
for 50 - 60 years, I'm wondering if this is the right neckjoint for me to continue to bang my head on.For those of you building for a living, or who would consider yourself "experienced" - e.g. 50+ builds, what neck joint do you use, and why? Thanks!