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For sure I will definetly install a trussrod next build, there was just no router available to me at the time. This build was great to study the process and learn for myself when you should start and finish certain features on the neck. I am not sure I am ready to lay a route without a good squared ...

I see alot of advantages using vertical grain on the fretboard because it has better wearing properties, is stiffer and less likely to warp than flat grain. The guitars I have to look at all show flat grain, with either maple or rosewood fretboards, and frat grain again for any mohogany or maple nec...

What wood grain should you use for a guitar neck? Should it be flat or vetical grain, and what benefits do either cut bring?

Thanks for the reply guys. This neck was a test build, I used limited tools(skil saw, rasp, calipers and a rusty old mitre box saw for frets), I wanted to build untill I hit a roadblock. I never thought I would even get to install the frets. I just kept taking my time and I surprised myself with wha...

What are peoples thoughts on guitar necks made from Douglas Fir? I have heard mixed thoughts on using D-fir for necks and it seems like no one has thought it was a good idea to use it for fingerboards. Has anyone had an experience with using D-fir they are willing to share? Well I ended up building ...