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| Author: | mhammond [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Building a wedge |
I started a new OLF MJ recently and have some ugly sap wood on the side pieces I'd like to get rid of. Now building a Manzer wedge entails cutting off a strip along the edge, that may be just what the doctor ordered. When you do a wedge do you: A) Split the difference and add as much on the bottom side piece as you take off the top side piece, thus keeping the same overall body volume. B) Just take a strip off the front of the side pieces. C) Take the strip off of the back of the side pieces? I'm thinkin' that a wedge on a big body might work out really comfy.......... Mikey |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a wedge |
I have done a small Jumbo and removed 1" from the Bass side, and a OM wedge with .5 in removed from the bass and same amount added to the treble. The wedge happens on the back and it is a little more complicated than removing a strip, the back is angled in my case with the pivot point at the end and neck block. I can tell you the J wedge came out real good and sounds great and is quite comfortable to play. I can not yet comment on the OM as it is waiting for the lacquer to cure before rub out and final assembly. Do a forum search for wedge guitar there is quite a bit of info available. Why remove the sap wood I have seen lots of guitars with sap wood and they looked great. Fred |
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| Author: | Tim McKnight [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building a wedge |
I use method A. FWIW, It is also a good courtesy to get Linda's permission and give ger credit. She is very willing to share. |
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