Blackie Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I have aquired a few parts that can be salvaged that I would like to attempt to use to build a neck thru guitar. I plan to use the three piece neck construction method I have seen used except I will have the neck all the way to the base of the body. Now the type of neck wood might be important. I have some old bed parts that may be mahogany, or I could get some oak from the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Id stay away from Oak. Its not a tonewood is it ? Mahogany will probably be your best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 What the heck is a tone wood ? I know oak is some hard as$ stuff. Tone ? It's electric how bad could it be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hey go for it dude. I think Brain May's red special is oak. Its just certain woods have better tonal qualites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 I want better not breaking when thrown in the alley properties......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Blackie - If you want strength, you want hickory!! Or ash for hardness (you could burn a Louisville Slugger logo on the back of the neck). I think you're on the right track!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Didn't J.F. have one made from a Louisville Slugger that he played on stage with "Put me in Coach"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete c Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 wasnt there a guitar with an aluminum neck? that might hold up to alley tossing alittle better than wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 How about... "Dont toss it in the alley"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 I have some old wood that was the sides of antique beds that looks like it is mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Mahogany ain't worth a crap for bashing people with Blackie. Stick with the oak or hickory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Whatever kind of wood you use, you probably will want to wrap the neck with friction tape to lessen the chance of splintering. Like they do with a hockey stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Whatever kind of wood you use' date=' you probably will want to wrap the neck with friction tape to lessen the chance of splintering. Like they do with a hockey stick. [/quote'] Allows for a better grip so your hand will not slide easy on the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look! Im guitarest! Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 How is this thread a joke? Where's the cat?:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 How is this thread a joke? Where's the cat?:- Thread is no joke ......the cat shows up too OK I got some bed rails that are mahogany that were in my shed. Got the template for my angles. Cut the rough shape Got me some Tight Bond 3 Clamped it up after the cat's inspection I guess I need to wait a bit for the next steps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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