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| Author: | aqualibguitars [ Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | cedar neck for steel string |
Hello friends while carving classical guitar neck the chisel want deep inside at the back side of headstock so it got damaged. can i use this cedar neck for steel string guitar with truss rod waiting for ur replies |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cedar neck for steel string |
Would a "backstrap" veneer on the back of the headstock fix or hide your problem? To answer your question, many steel-string guitars are built with Spanish Cedar necks. I just made 12 or so out of very light Spanish Cedar but they are all 12 fret necks and have truss rods and carbon fiber reinforcement. I can't speak to your specific neck or piece of wood but like most woods, Spanish cedar has a huge range of density and stiffness. |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cedar neck for steel string |
I've used Spanish cedar (with CF reinforcements) and it works very well. Makes the neck lighter, and is easy to work. |
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| Author: | aqualibguitars [ Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cedar neck for steel string |
thanks for ur replies. can i use only truss rod because in india carbon fibre is not available. pls reply |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: cedar neck for steel string |
I think you would be ok with just the truss rod but if you are worried about it then you could always make it a laminated neck to add some strength. |
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