Here is a neck that I built to get the feel of how to make one. I didnt use a truss rod because this is just a test run. The neck itself is made from wood from a pallet, the fingerboard is maple from Home Depot and the peghead veneer is chechen. and thats my couch I took the measurements from a Gibson SG. ( SG )

that looks very nice for a prototype. I cant wait to see your end result!!

Hey SG

I found your post interesting. I dont have any instrument making experience. How did you get the measurements from the gibson? (Sorry for the newb question), also how will you use the prototype for the construction of a final design? Is it sound based or shape based prototyping?

TIM

Hi Tim, I used a digital caliper and a ruler to copy the measurements off the gibson sg neck. I measured the last fret width and the first fret width. Then the basic thickness in each of those places, and then marked the fret slots with the caliper. The only difference is that I made my neck to be a screw in type. (even though it wont ever be used).Then using spokeshaves and rasps I shaped the neck to what I thought was comfortable. I guess I'm using prototype in the wrong place because that would mean that I came up with an affecting change. I really mean a "first try" neck. I basically went after the shape. I wanted the length of the SG but the thinness of an Ibanez Wizard neck. I have one neck in the process of being built from mahogany and another out of maple, getting ready. Sound wise, the mahogany should be a warmer, darker sound. The maple should be a brighter sound and possibly have more sustain. I'm thinking of putting in a skunk strip for that one.

SG, what would happen if you tried to use that neck on a guitar? It looks like it just needs to be finished and it'll be fine.

well, it has no truss rod and the wood isnt the hardest so it would more than likely bend way too much under string pressure,maybe even break. It was pallet wood also and sat outside so its also not at the correct moisture level and might eventually warp.

Any updates on this project?

yes, updates! dont tell us you're too busy.