Modifications for Cut-away Build
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:02 pm
Hi, Just starting my first cutaway, and will be mostly using the plan/mold etc. from my previous OM build. I spoke with JH briefly about the required modifications and he gave me the goods, but I'll have more questions so I'll throw them out, and would appreciate any photos too.
Neck Block Modification - Here is a pic of a mocked up neck block , I have not yet bent the sides or cut the real block, or made the cut in the mold to receive the cutaway side. Just want to be sure I have this correct and if anyone has a photo to share of their that would be great. It is the regular neck block (2 3/4 wide by 1 1/4 deep), but with the treble side marked to be cut following the line of the fretboard minus the thickness of the side (so the finished side will flush with the fretboard.). To confirm....the line follows the angle of the fretboard shape? ie. it is not parallel to the centre line. And then the kerf in the mold to receive the side is aligned with that.
Side profile - I have added the3/8 hump from 1.5" to 10" to the treble side profile, as per Johns video
Bracing - Just requires the upper transverse to be shortened to fit the body shape. I was reading this brace can be beefed up a bit (I'm using the stewmac plan so I think it's a more traditional dimension). Does anyone suggested adding a bit of height to the brace to stiffer it or otherwise?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Neck Block Modification - Here is a pic of a mocked up neck block , I have not yet bent the sides or cut the real block, or made the cut in the mold to receive the cutaway side. Just want to be sure I have this correct and if anyone has a photo to share of their that would be great. It is the regular neck block (2 3/4 wide by 1 1/4 deep), but with the treble side marked to be cut following the line of the fretboard minus the thickness of the side (so the finished side will flush with the fretboard.). To confirm....the line follows the angle of the fretboard shape? ie. it is not parallel to the centre line. And then the kerf in the mold to receive the side is aligned with that.
Side profile - I have added the3/8 hump from 1.5" to 10" to the treble side profile, as per Johns video
Bracing - Just requires the upper transverse to be shortened to fit the body shape. I was reading this brace can be beefed up a bit (I'm using the stewmac plan so I think it's a more traditional dimension). Does anyone suggested adding a bit of height to the brace to stiffer it or otherwise?
Thanks for any suggestions!