Sunday 6 November 2011

Bolt on neck for an electric guitar.

This is not the only way of doing it! There are many different ways of bolting on necks,some are better than others. This is just a particular way I like. Check out Electric Guitars by Richard Nice
See photo for various components for a bolt on neck for an electric guitar. I only used the Tee nuts  which are on top and the connecting bolt in this instant.

Start with a good fitting joint. With the joint fitted together I drill the holes through the neck with a 6.5mm drill bit, taking care to miss the truss rod! The tee nuts need to be recessed into the neck and I use a Forstner bit 20mm for this.  A tip I learn years ago is to drill a hole with the forstner bit into a waste piece of wood and then centre this over the hole and clamp it in position to stop it drifting off.
Then mark off the length of the bolts and cut them 4mm short of the mark. The finger board will cover up the Tee nuts.
  Stepper drills are excellent for starting the hole to recess the neck of the Tee nut which is 7.5mm by 12.50mm deep.
Photo showing the back of the guitar.
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