I'm going to be "that guy": farrier's rasps are not for shaping horse *shoes*. they are wood rasps used to shape horses' *hooves* as part of the shoeing procedure.
A cheaper way to practice this, instead of laminated hardwood and the perfect piece of maple, is to find cheaper wood, as dense and heavy as you can get, like a leg from an old table, and try to make a neck out of it. This helps each one to learn what not to do, what not to overdo, and when you feel more comfortable and have come up with your jig system, then make a real one. One thing I did with a dry stored dead tree trunk of the right size and shape was to make something like a practice through neck headless guitar. It ended up being so good I put pick ups on it.
EVEN BETTER ADVICE THAN THIS VIDEO. THIS IS GREAT FOR HIS STYLE OF BUILDING, I CHALLENGE PEOPLE TO FIND THERE OWN WAY TO BUILD. OF COURSE TAKE TECHNIQUES FROM EVERYONE BUT TRYING TO MIMIC SOMEBODY TAKES THE ART OUT OF YOUR BUILD.THIS IS A GOOD VIDEO THOUGH, MINUS THE BELT SANDER, PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE WOODWORKING SKILLS WILL GET THERE SHIRT CAUGHT UP IN THAT THICK GRIT AND YANKED RIGHT INTO THAT SANDER, I'VE SEEN IT HAPPEN ONLY IT WASN'T A SHIRT IT WAS A BEARD, YIKES.
If you just want to practice you can just go get a half decent 1x4 of a cheap hardwood and saw and glue til you have a moderately stable blank. I agree, starting your first neck with meticulously assembled blank of nice hardwoods is just a recipe for being sad about ruining said hardwood!
Thanks alot Richard. That les Paul neck looks sick. And the idea of sanding the neck in the same shape you hold the guitar neck when playing made me smack myself in the head, that makes total sense.
I don’t have any problem with the method of neck shaping but using “tanged” files or rasps without handles is incredibly dangerous. The bigger they are the more dangerous it is. Either remove the tang or buy a handle.
great job I'm not sure I will use a belt sander as I don't have one in my shop but will for sure be using and thinking about all your finishing techniques, thanks man....
I agree about asymmetry but i like the guitar to get slightly wider at the nut build all my guitars that way assymetrical, taper to the nut, thin by the binding
Vince Whirlwind I’m terrified of doing it with my belt sander for that reason. It’s way easier to sneak up on it by hand, though it takes a lot longer!
Great video. I use a Hand held 3×21 belt sander... Because I'm broke....lol. But the same rules apply. Especially the "cheeks" (which I call shoulders) of the neck....it really is what makes a neck feel slim...or clunky.. I'm going to have to concentrate more on the transition.. to nut. And heel. What You say makes perfect sense..
Dana Guitar Lanke pretty easy to knock up a jig to run it either upside down or on its side, the access isn’t perfect, but better than holding it by hand...
Thanks! These videos are excellent! This was especially informative. This neck was for an electric hollowbody jazz guitar? How does it differ from an acoustic dread?
Great video, thank you for sharing this with us. Very clear explained and very clever to set the hight in the middle of the neck before removing material from the edges. i am going to do it the same way with the neck of my first built guitar as is seems very logically. Thanks again. Regards Sander van der Voort from the Netherlands.
Thanks for the video, I did try out a most of the steps (I used a Shinto Saw Rasp to rough out because I don't have a belt sander) and few tools used here and I got a neck very similar to the one I was copying and much better than the others I completed before. A couple things I picked up in my experience trying these things out: the Nicholson 4 in Hand that I picked up at Home Depot didn't cut well at all, the 36 grit flat board worked very well, and the contour hand sanding worked great. I did have trouble with the contours around the heal and the headstock with the tools I had since the 4 in hand didn't work well, but I eventually got the results I wanted with a dowel and sandpaper. Thanks Richard!
I have been doing this for 40 years and it is safe for me to do it this way. Everyone must decide for themselves their comfort level on safety. Don’t take any unnecessary risks just because you saw it on the internet.
I agree - this is the best neck shaping video I have seen. I have a question regarding your comment about a favourite neck. My favourite neck is a classical guitar I have had for nearly 20 years. What I would like to build is an electric version of that neck, flat fingerboard and all, for use on a piezo loaded electric guitar. This would be neck through construction; could I reasonably continue the general shape of the neck (as you were showing with the straight edge relative to transitions at either end of the neck) into the body - like a long groove on the bass side of the neck - without weakening the instrument structurally?
I'm not a luthier, but I would expect it to be stronger than a regular guitar, as you could build it from one piece of wood and avoid the weak point of the join between the neck and the body. It's a cool idea, I'd like to try it myself sometime!
I really enjoyed this! I'd love to get into making my own guitars someday and I think this has been one of the most informative videos I've seen! I'd love to know your thoughts on the Siggi Braun guitar necks and how they bolt to the back of the guitar instead if the top.
Hi richard, I build ukes and small guitars in KC MO . I/ve been doing my necks with hand tools.. Do you have any plans for that neck tapering jig .? I am interested in building one . Or could you direct me to where you got the idea for making one. Thank you . I really enjoyed the video
I don't know of any, but the one one I made is just two pieces of hardwood with a good hinge at one end and a screw adjuster at the other end. You can just use a bolt and a T-nut set into the top end to adjust it if you don't have a knob. I also made a non-adjustable one if all your necks are the same.
I've been watching these tutorial videos for hours ... and glad I watched this one last. One tutorial is pretty sad. Anyway, I learned the most from your video Rick. Thanks much for all the fine detail of tips. I have an Epi Dot which I like quite a bit ... except for the wide neck. I love the Player series necks that Fender has ... the Modern C shape. So I am going to get the contour of one of those, and then reshape the neck of my Dot. I realize that going up past the 10th fret I will not be able to get the same contour of the Fender bolt on neck, but I will transition into that area. Thank you! The neck is mahogany and the finish on the rest of the guitar is that cherry red. Some state to experiment with red dye & water on a blank piece of mahogany till I get the exact shade I want ... and then apply that to the neck. One luthier recommends Watco Teak Oil Finish, applying it with 1000 grit wet or dry. Do you have a red dye brand you would recommend? I intend to have the headstock finish wind up into that sort of V shape you did on this neck, to get the two finishes to blend together better
Many thanks. Tinting it to the correct color will take much time and a full set of TransTint stains from Stu-Mac. Why not mark a hard transition to the colored section with masking tape and oil finish the neck. It will feel great to the hand. I’ve used both Watco oil and Tru-Oil gunstock finish which are easy to apply and are a durable, professional finish.
@@richardmccurdy9333 Thanks much Rick. I bought the scrap piece of Mahogany to test out the TransTint, which is Cherry Red. I may need to also purchase black, in case the red is too bright. The Epi Dot colors are not all matching anyway. I did use blue painter's tape to mark off heel and headstock before I lightly sanded the finish to get a satin feel. That turned out very well, like you stated, it looks like a natural transition doing that .... ( both ends it juts into the neck area, not a straight line). Thanks again Rick!
I like the shape of Gibson necks also but when I shape my necks I have to use a more methodical approach, I've observed Gibson shaping necks in this manner and I'd love to be able to do it but even after 12 years of shaping my heart would be in my mouth every time.
Master Luthier Bob Benedetto once told me,” trust your hands”. Every guitar I make is better than the last. I don’t think I’ve learned anything, but my hands have.
Very helpful description of the criteria you look at. Like the taper jig, too, but I have no power tools. I use a sharp draw knife to remove the bulk of the wood (quickly!) and proceed with rasps, wood files and chisels. You are right in that you learn something with each neck. That’s part of the reason why I’m not bored yet!
I just found you O.o Which is weird cause i binge on guitar building videos for years. Very helpful video. You tell how it is. You have to DO it at some point and you surely need to get a feeling for it to get better but those small details you share make all the difference. I also got a question for you: You don't want to see the binding or only see a hint of it, so do the sides where the neck meets the binding looks straight like the top ends of an "U" or are the ends slightly pulled inwards like you cut off the upper 48% of an ellipse? What is your take on lacquered (polished or slightly sanded) vs oil finishes vs bare wood? Is a lot of the "i get stuck on the neck" more about the shape on the sides?
Hi Richard! Men.... would love if you could keep making videos like this... You´re such a gret builder, and your designs are amaizing. Even really good at explaining. Wish you the best and greetings from Argentina.
Great video, for me it's all in the neck it you get that feel whether you like Fender, Gibson, Guild. (I like them all) if the neck is right you can overlook flaws in the body. I'm going to make necks first. Awesome, now for Stew Mac gift card? lol
Thank you! This video popped up on my feed exactly when I needed it. I'm about ready to start my first guitar neck on a CBG and it's interesting to know the kinds of things that make a neck feel good or bad. I have stubby fingers and tiny hands and I was thinking that the CBG guitar neck would feel more comfortable naturally, but with the things that you pointed out about what makes a neck feel thick or thin or comfortable showed me that there's some counterintuitive things to the art of neck making. This was a very nice clear Master class.
Thanks for this. I've got the acoustic body done, but shaping the neck really had me at a standstill. This video explained and answered a lot of questions for me. I feel more confident now. I only wish you lived closer.
Great video. Regarding the neck contour tool, I suggest you check the “Frets.com” web site. Frank shows an easy way to make a permanent copy of fret contour jig.
hey Rich thanks for this super great video man.. I am amateur hobby guitar tech about to make my first neck and this is a true master class . can you make some on hand carved strat / tele / les paul bodies and show your secrets as a living master? thanks from the UK
Wow you are the best, I've made five guitars, those finer points you gave me puts me in the ballpark, next l hope you do one on fretting and setup. I know it's an extreme skill set, but I've taught myself the basics. Thank you so much.
I will never be able to afford or own a hand made guitar, I'm sure (unless I make one myself some day), but I'm glad that so many people still do this. It's that's an awesome neck.
Im greatfull that people like you are keeping the trade alive, watched many vid on making necks, but they only go so far, not explaining the main points and ways of doing the job properly. Thank you. All the best.
Very impressive skills demonstration and knowledgeable explanations .. I finally know what to look for in a comfortable neck .. Thanks & keep up the good work .. - Dan
probably not running out to build any necks in the forseeable future but if i was i would really be looking over this info. for sure. most interresting. i love woodwork but love playing guitar more . thx Richard. well presented and explained very intelligently. Blessings!
Ric, thanks for the info! Can you please let me know where you purchased the metal sanding disc that is on your drill press? I could not make out where you said you purchased it and am having trouble locating one. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing a look at a professional way to get this job done correctly. As you pointed out, there is no substitute for skill and knowledge (unless you count luck, lol) and what you showed us can go along way to learning how to get a good result. TH-cam at its best when a true craftsman is willing to film a post like this👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don't know how much you have helped me. I hope to meet you one day and shake your hand. I had a client that wanted a left handed neck and I had all my necks in righty CNC'd. Your video helped me nail the lefty! Thank you!
Nice video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am interested in that metal sanding disc you use to thickness your neck. Do you have a link or contact information for that product? Thanks again!
You can’t go wrong with quarter-sawn maple or Honduran mahogany. If you are feeling adventurous, rosewood is heavy, but it makes the guitar ring like a bell and adds thick overtones.
You're my favorite "unwitting mentor" Richard. This kid from the suburbs sends a gratitude filled Thank You. My shoulders are particularly happy about this video.
"When you ruin one neck, you will never ruin another" Ain't that the truth! Thanks for the awesome video!
I'm going to be "that guy": farrier's rasps are not for shaping horse *shoes*. they are wood rasps used to shape horses' *hooves* as part of the shoeing procedure.
Thank you for being that guy.
Ah they are for shaping horse feet! 😁 thank you for being that guy ten months ago.
ekw555 unimportant fact that makes no difference on the context of the video. You earned a cookie for the effort!
Well played sir.
It’s a big bastard.
Very much like your simple approach. Also the back of headstock laminates’ tail blending into the neck is a great look. Thanks.
Great video on shaping the neck. Thanks so much for putting this on TH-cam 🙂
A cheaper way to practice this, instead of laminated hardwood and the perfect piece of maple, is to find cheaper wood, as dense and heavy as you can get, like a leg from an old table, and try to make a neck out of it. This helps each one to learn what not to do, what not to overdo, and when you feel more comfortable and have come up with your jig system, then make a real one.
One thing I did with a dry stored dead tree trunk of the right size and shape was to make something like a practice through neck headless guitar.
It ended up being so good I put pick ups on it.
EVEN BETTER ADVICE THAN THIS VIDEO. THIS IS GREAT FOR HIS STYLE OF BUILDING, I CHALLENGE PEOPLE TO FIND THERE OWN WAY TO BUILD. OF COURSE TAKE TECHNIQUES FROM EVERYONE BUT TRYING TO MIMIC SOMEBODY TAKES THE ART OUT OF YOUR BUILD.THIS IS A GOOD VIDEO THOUGH, MINUS THE BELT SANDER, PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE WOODWORKING SKILLS WILL GET THERE SHIRT CAUGHT UP IN THAT THICK GRIT AND YANKED RIGHT INTO THAT SANDER, I'VE SEEN IT HAPPEN ONLY IT WASN'T A SHIRT IT WAS A BEARD, YIKES.
WHY ARE WE SHOUTING?
If you just want to practice you can just go get a half decent 1x4 of a cheap hardwood and saw and glue til you have a moderately stable blank. I agree, starting your first neck with meticulously assembled blank of nice hardwoods is just a recipe for being sad about ruining said hardwood!
Great Idea man, shit if it turns out good use it as well.
@@Jefferson-ly5qe SOME OF US DON'T SEE THAT WELL.
Wow if your charging 10k for a guitar, I definitely need to adjust my prices lol
Can't find that steel sanding disc anywhere, I use a safety planer the same way but would rather use that cool sanding disc.
Thanks alot Richard. That les Paul neck looks sick. And the idea of sanding the neck in the same shape you hold the guitar neck when playing made me smack myself in the head, that makes total sense.
I don’t have any problem with the method of neck shaping but using “tanged” files or rasps without handles is incredibly dangerous. The bigger they are the more dangerous it is. Either remove the tang or buy a handle.
Well Dennis, maybe this job ain't for you if you're afraid a of getting yourself killed while using a rasp...
Stabby Stab McStabstab disagrees...
@@roberthelmick9574 A good point well made there Robert.
The metal leveling disc has been discontinued. I’ve seen something similar at Home Depot; or you can have one made by a local machinist.
great job I'm not sure I will use a belt sander as I don't have one in my shop but will for sure be using and thinking about all your finishing techniques, thanks man....
Great video. Can you leave links/list to all of the hand tools you used? How thin can I make a Mexican Strat neck? I do not have the longest fingers.
Shaal: we melt glass into bocks and throw them into an ocean? What did the Oceans ever do to us?
I agree about asymmetry but i like the guitar to get slightly wider at the nut build all my guitars that way assymetrical, taper to the nut, thin by the binding
Great stuff sir. I enjoyed this so much. Saving me some money on tools as well.
Just check your work often, using a belt sander. It's oh-so-easy to take off just little bit too much! But a great video, I subscribed.
Vince Whirlwind I’m terrified of doing it with my belt sander for that reason. It’s way easier to sneak up on it by hand, though it takes a lot longer!
You could use sand paper on the neck instead of the belt sander since you said there's a problem that happens in the center.
Great video. I use a Hand held 3×21 belt sander... Because I'm broke....lol. But the same rules apply. Especially the "cheeks" (which I call shoulders) of the neck....it really is what makes a neck feel slim...or clunky.. I'm going to have to concentrate more on the transition.. to nut. And heel. What You say makes perfect sense..
Dana Guitar Lanke pretty easy to knock up a jig to run it either upside down or on its side, the access isn’t perfect, but better than holding it by hand...
nice job a video on neck joint and setting would be awesome thanks so much for your time rick
You're very impressive I like your style kind of go right at it
Wow, this is great--you are not only a master builder but a master teacher, Thanks!
Nice job, thanks for sharing.
Best neck carving video on the net, thanks Ric.
Thanks! These videos are excellent!
This was especially informative. This neck was for an electric hollowbody jazz guitar?
How does it differ from an acoustic dread?
They are the same, except where they join the body.
Any bass guitar projects in the future?I really want to build.
I like that backstrap. Would be cool to see a video on how you did it.
This must the roughest, most obtuse demonstration I have ever seen!
Is it advisable to do this on a finished neck with the fret board on, or can you do it on just the maple? In case you mess it up I mean..
@@elduderinounemployed3438 ahhh… it’s a craft not a trick. The first time you shape, will be rough , the more you do it the better you get.
Hi, do you have a video showing the initial neck shaping?
Awesome video, thanks for the good tips.
Great video, thank you for sharing this with us. Very clear explained and very clever to set the hight in the middle of the neck before removing material from the edges. i am going to do it the same way with the neck of my first built guitar as is seems very logically. Thanks again. Regards Sander van der Voort from the Netherlands.
Many thanks.
That jig for getting the neck taper is genius. *dashes to the workshop*
once again a video with no neck creation only finishing hints
Try a spokeshave and a cabinet scraper.
Thanks for the video, I did try out a most of the steps (I used a Shinto Saw Rasp to rough out because I don't have a belt sander) and few tools used here and I got a neck very similar to the one I was copying and much better than the others I completed before. A couple things I picked up in my experience trying these things out: the Nicholson 4 in Hand that I picked up at Home Depot didn't cut well at all, the 36 grit flat board worked very well, and the contour hand sanding worked great. I did have trouble with the contours around the heal and the headstock with the tools I had since the 4 in hand didn't work well, but I eventually got the results I wanted with a dowel and sandpaper. Thanks Richard!
You are right. I like that Shinto rasp too and Nicholson has been bought out by a hedge fund. . The new files are duller than my 5-year-old ones.
Awesome instructional video
Showing my lack of knowledge... Should the belt sander have a safety screen to stop the operator getting caught in it?
I have been doing this for 40 years and it is safe for me to do it this way.
Everyone must decide for themselves their comfort level on safety.
Don’t take any unnecessary risks just because you saw it on the internet.
lots of super helpful tips, thanks!
I agree - this is the best neck shaping video I have seen. I have a question regarding your comment about a favourite neck. My favourite neck is a classical guitar I have had for nearly 20 years. What I would like to build is an electric version of that neck, flat fingerboard and all, for use on a piezo loaded electric guitar. This would be neck through construction; could I reasonably continue the general shape of the neck (as you were showing with the straight edge relative to transitions at either end of the neck) into the body - like a long groove on the bass side of the neck - without weakening the instrument structurally?
I'm not a luthier, but I would expect it to be stronger than a regular guitar, as you could build it from one piece of wood and avoid the weak point of the join between the neck and the body. It's a cool idea, I'd like to try it myself sometime!
My experience has been it will work fine. I would leave as long a tenon as possible. Good luck!
Richard McCurdy Thanks!
Well done and explained. Thanks.
I really enjoyed this! I'd love to get into making my own guitars someday and I think this has been one of the most informative videos I've seen!
I'd love to know your thoughts on the Siggi Braun guitar necks and how they bolt to the back of the guitar instead if the top.
Hi richard, I build ukes and small guitars in KC MO . I/ve been doing my necks with hand tools.. Do you have any plans for that neck tapering jig .? I am interested in building one . Or could you direct me to where you got the idea for making one. Thank you . I really enjoyed the video
I don't know of any, but the one one I made is just two pieces of hardwood with a good hinge at one end and a screw adjuster at the other end. You can just use a bolt and a T-nut set into the top end to adjust it if you don't have a knob. I also made a non-adjustable one if all your necks are the same.
Awesome thank you !!!
Cheers, great advice.
I've been watching these tutorial videos for hours ... and glad I watched this one last. One tutorial is pretty sad. Anyway, I learned the most from your video Rick. Thanks much for all the fine detail of tips. I have an Epi Dot which I like quite a bit ... except for the wide neck. I love the Player series necks that Fender has ... the Modern C shape. So I am going to get the contour of one of those, and then reshape the neck of my Dot. I realize that going up past the 10th fret I will not be able to get the same contour of the Fender bolt on neck, but I will transition into that area. Thank you! The neck is mahogany and the finish on the rest of the guitar is that cherry red. Some state to experiment with red dye & water on a blank piece of mahogany till I get the exact shade I want ... and then apply that to the neck. One luthier recommends Watco Teak Oil Finish, applying it with 1000 grit wet or dry. Do you have a red dye brand you would recommend? I intend to have the headstock finish wind up into that sort of V shape you did on this neck, to get the two finishes to blend together better
Many thanks. Tinting it to the correct color will take much time and a full set of TransTint stains from Stu-Mac. Why not mark a hard transition to the colored section with masking tape and oil finish the neck. It will feel great to the hand. I’ve used both Watco oil and Tru-Oil gunstock finish which are easy to apply and are a durable, professional finish.
@@richardmccurdy9333 Thanks much Rick. I bought the scrap piece of Mahogany to test out the TransTint, which is Cherry Red. I may need to also purchase black, in case the red is too bright. The Epi Dot colors are not all matching anyway. I did use blue painter's tape to mark off heel and headstock before I lightly sanded the finish to get a satin feel. That turned out very well, like you stated, it looks like a natural transition doing that .... ( both ends it juts into the neck area, not a straight line). Thanks again Rick!
I love this video - I come back to it time after time.
I like the shape of Gibson necks also but when I shape my necks I have to use a more methodical approach, I've observed Gibson shaping necks in this manner and I'd love to be able to do it but even after 12 years of shaping my heart would be in my mouth every time.
Master Luthier Bob Benedetto once told me,” trust your hands”.
Every guitar I make is better than the last.
I don’t think I’ve learned anything, but my hands have.
@@richardmccurdy9333 That's a great philosophy, if it feels right it's right!
perfekt thank you
Excellent video!! Thank you
Great Video and So helpful.. Appreciate it Richard! About to attempt my first Guitar - Firebird!!! Wish I had your skills!
"master"-bater class
Thank you, some great tips there for my banjo neck building - much appreciated!
Thank you for this! Amazing instruction that is super helpful. If I lived near you I would be on your doorstep demanding you apprentice me
This is the best neck shaping video I've seen thank you very much you carve an awesome guitar neck
Very well done.
Very helpful description of the criteria you look at. Like the taper jig, too, but I have no power tools. I use a sharp draw knife to remove the bulk of the wood (quickly!) and proceed with rasps, wood files and chisels. You are right in that you learn something with each neck. That’s part of the reason why I’m not bored yet!
Great job 👍
well done!
I just found you O.o
Which is weird cause i binge on guitar building videos for years.
Very helpful video. You tell how it is. You have to DO it at some point and you surely need to get a feeling for it to get better but those small details you share make all the difference.
I also got a question for you:
You don't want to see the binding or only see a hint of it, so do the sides where the neck meets the binding looks straight like the top ends of an "U" or are the ends slightly pulled inwards like you cut off the upper 48% of an ellipse?
What is your take on lacquered (polished or slightly sanded) vs oil finishes vs bare wood?
Is a lot of the "i get stuck on the neck" more about the shape on the sides?
Great video! you really taught me some great things, you are the man! thank you for this video.
Hi Richard! Men.... would love if you could keep making videos like this... You´re such a gret builder, and your designs are amaizing. Even really good at explaining. Wish you the best and greetings from Argentina.
Great video, for me it's all in the neck it you get that feel whether you like Fender, Gibson, Guild. (I like them all) if the neck is right you can overlook flaws in the body. I'm going to make necks first. Awesome, now for Stew Mac gift card? lol
Thank you! This video popped up on my feed exactly when I needed it. I'm about ready to start my first guitar neck on a CBG and it's interesting to know the kinds of things that make a neck feel good or bad. I have stubby fingers and tiny hands and I was thinking that the CBG guitar neck would feel more comfortable naturally, but with the things that you pointed out about what makes a neck feel thick or thin or comfortable showed me that there's some counterintuitive things to the art of neck making.
This was a very nice clear Master class.
Great video. I built a few guitar bodies but you just gave me some inspiration to attempt the neck. Thank you.
Thanks for this. I've got the acoustic body done, but shaping the neck really had me at a standstill. This video explained and answered a lot of questions for me. I feel more confident now. I only wish you lived closer.
"Owned it in previous life" 😂 you are the best teacher for aspiring builder
Is that large file the Nicholson 49 or 50 file? Also, are you going to be making any more videos, please!
Great video. Regarding the neck contour tool, I suggest you check the “Frets.com” web site. Frank shows an easy way to make a permanent copy of fret contour jig.
Thanks for the video Richard! That's a really good video! Very helpful. Bob in Germany!
Great video Richard. You can always learn something new.
hey Rich thanks for this super great video man.. I am amateur hobby guitar tech about to make my first neck and this is a true master class . can you make some on hand carved strat / tele / les paul bodies and show your secrets as a living master? thanks from the UK
Wow you are the best, I've made five guitars, those finer points you gave me puts me in the ballpark, next l hope you do one on fretting and setup. I know it's an extreme skill set, but I've taught myself the basics. Thank you so much.
I will never be able to afford or own a hand made guitar, I'm sure (unless I make one myself some day), but I'm glad that so many people still do this. It's that's an awesome neck.
Im greatfull that people like you are keeping the trade alive, watched many vid on making necks, but they only go so far, not explaining the main points and ways of doing the job properly. Thank you. All the best.
Very impressive skills demonstration and knowledgeable explanations .. I finally know what to look for in a comfortable neck .. Thanks & keep up the good work .. - Dan
probably not running out to build any necks in the forseeable future but if i was i would really be looking over this info. for sure. most interresting. i love woodwork but love playing guitar more . thx Richard. well presented and explained very intelligently. Blessings!
Hi Richard, thank you very much for sharing some secrets. I'm busy shaping my first neck and really appreciate your advise
Ric, thanks for the info! Can you please let me know where you purchased the metal sanding disc that is on your drill press? I could not make out where you said you purchased it and am having trouble locating one. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing a look at a professional way to get this job done correctly. As you pointed out, there is no substitute for skill and knowledge (unless you count luck, lol) and what you showed us can go along way to learning how to get a good result. TH-cam at its best when a true craftsman is willing to film a post like this👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You don't know how much you have helped me. I hope to meet you one day and shake your hand. I had a client that wanted a left handed neck and I had all my necks in righty CNC'd. Your video helped me nail the lefty! Thank you!
Richard, I like your style! I just subscribed for more tips. I am a newbie, so this is very important education.
Nice video, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am interested in that metal sanding disc you use to thickness your neck. Do you have a link or contact information for that product? Thanks again!
what kind of wood do you recommend for a neck ?
You can’t go wrong with quarter-sawn maple or Honduran mahogany. If you are feeling adventurous, rosewood is heavy, but it makes the guitar ring like a bell and adds thick overtones.
nice point about the asymmetrical part of the neck's feel...
You did a great job with that belt-sander, but I wouldn't trust myself to do it that way. I'd use a spoke-shave.
Thank you for making this detailed video. Do you have a video showing how you made that shaping jig?
Thanks, very cool. I should have been doing this 20 years ago.
That Drill Press Jig is such a brilliant yet simple Idea! Gotta build one too
Wow, thank you this was a fantastic video. Very informative, will definitely be watching more of your stuff.
Thank you so much for making this great video it’s very kind of you to share your knowledge!
Your videos are the best,I'm learning so much,keep them coming
amazing guitars you make rich, am sure the price to get your guitars i know arent cheap thats for sure,dont know if i could ever afford it
Thanks for the extra tips as you made the neck. Lots of things I have noted and will use.
Great video. Well spoken and very in depth. It really does help those of us building for the first time!
You must see, how indonesian people make a guitar customs just use the simple equipment tools...
Sincere thanks!! The sharing of your knowledge is an incredible gift to others
I use a spokeshave... sorry...
So did I for many years.
Simply the best complete video on neck shaping and finish that also includes the required tools,,, 👍👍👍👍👍
You are very kind.
You're my favorite "unwitting mentor" Richard. This kid from the suburbs sends a gratitude filled Thank You. My shoulders are particularly happy about this video.
Thank you, and keep making sawdust !
$10,000 damn i knew it was pricey but am certain worth every penny!
Great explanation, thanks for sharing and all the best to you