NECKS
Let´s laminate!
NECK PROFILE
For Custom instruments neck profile is always crafted to your measurements
You can just let me know what kind of neck profile is the One - Or you can come by and test different options which I´ve crafted before
One of my personal favorites is SLIGHTLY ASYMMETRIC profile - When treble side is carved slimmer and the meatiest part of the profile will be slightly above centerline of the neck. This will give you possiblity to have slightly thicker neck while maintaining easy reach.
(some standard measurements)
FOR GUITAR:
Thickness at 1st fret 19 mm
Thickness at 12th fret 21 mm
FOR BASS:
Thickness at 1st fret 21 mm
Thickness at 12th fret 23 mm
NECK WIDTH:
This is yet again - Defined by you and size of your hand. So basically two things that rule what will be correct measurements for your neck.
1) String Spacing & Width at Nut
2) String Spacing of selected Bridge
Example Widths at Nut: Ibanez Wizard II 43 mm - Stratocaster 41,9 mm - Les Paul 43 mm
Neck blanks
Depending on instrument I prefer to laminate neck blanks from 3-7 pieces of wood. This gives visually attractive look and is also structurally more stable.
My personal preference for Guitar neck is combination of Sapele Mahogany & Maple - When married with Ebony fretboard it gives beautifully balanced starting point to craft the tone of your instrument
On Bass Guitars I tend to lean towards Maple - Wenge combination
Construction
Majority of my instruments are designed with bolt-on construction - This is same with guitars as well as basses.
In basses bolt-on construction gives you more of that Fender Jazz Bass type of twang... You don´t wanna miss it!
And when neck pocket is made correctly you won´t loose any resonance or sustain either..
Some models (eg Raato V) is normally with Neck-trough construction. Also set-neck option available
Truss rods
Only Dual-Action truss rods are used.
a) Traditional truss rod with adjustment at the headstock
b) Truss rod with Spoke wheel - adjustment at the heel of the neck
Headstock
On multi-laminate necks I use 10 degree neck angle, and with Scarf-joint I go to 13 degrees.
For visual reasons, as well as added strenght, headstock will always receive veneer. It can be matched to your guitar top, or then something completely different.
Please see some of the "Stock" headstock options below
