Simply so, how deep should neck pockets be?
Neck pocket depth calculation
Let’s start with this golden “rule”: the top of the fretboard needs to be 3/8″ (~9.5mm) above the top of the body. That works out to a comfortable amount of wiggle room for string height adjustment with a low-profile bridge.
Keeping this in view, how do you cut a guitar template?
Hereof, how do you make a guitar neck template?
How do you make a neck pocket template?
How do you reshape a guitar neck?
How do you rout a guitar neck?
How do you slim down a guitar neck?
How do you use a guitar body template?
How do you use a guitar neck template?
How thick is a Stratocaster neck?
Most everyone makes neck pockets that are 5/8″ or . 625″ deep except Fender. They have made them in various depths and current Strats are not . 625″ deep.
How thick should a guitar template be?
A thickness of 1/8″ is probably ideal for this step. Cut the shape with a jigsaw or bandsaw if it’s curved or on the table saw or another straight-edge cutter if the lines need to stay straight. Refine the edges of this template so that no more dips and bumps are present along the edges.
What is a modern D neck?
“Modern D” Neck Profile with Ultra-Rolled Fingerboard Edges
“The American Ultra Stratocaster features a new, unique ‘Modern D’ neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register.”
What is D neck?
The D shaped neck is a flattened version of the popular C shape. Some guitarists call these necks ‘modern C’ shapes as they tend to look very similar. ‘Fast’ guitar necks usually use a D shape. These necks are thin to make it easier to reach over the fretboard and play fast parts.