Scalloped Neck (First time!)

Speedabob · #1 10-11-2009, 10:38 AM

Hey guys

I kept this little project a secret for about a week. Due to having college and hardly any time, i worked on it On and Off, eventually I achieved the goal I was aiming for which frets 12 to 22

Now, I can't figure out how to scallop the rest of the frets...do i use a bigger file? the one I got was barely any good for the 12th fret, rest of the frets were fine

Any help would be appreciated, If you guys want to see the guitar then just post a reply because I don't really want to go through the hassle of putting up pic's if no-one wants to see them :P haha
(btw its not PERFECT, just a little test thingy)

nsabino · #2 10-11-2009, 11:30 AM

Post 'em dude I'll take a peek.

Regards,
Nelson

IbanezDaemon · #3 10-11-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nsabino

Post 'em dude I'll take a peek.

Regards,
Nelson

X2. I'd be interested in having a look at your work as well. Cheers!!

Speedabob · #4 10-11-2009, 02:42 PM

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5563/p1110091448.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/6424/p111009144801.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/3322/p1110091449.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/5130/p111009144901.jpg

Here ya go guys

Its a Tanglewood Stratocaster btw

IbanezDaemon · #5 10-11-2009, 03:34 PM

That looks to be a great first attempt mate, well done!! How long did it take you?

Speedabob · #6 10-11-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks alot IbanezDaemon

It took me about a whole week on and off due to college and other stuff

nsabino · #7 10-11-2009, 07:04 PM

Looks well done to me... Nice wood work, keep it up.

regards,
Nelson

LonePhantom · #8 10-13-2009, 01:19 AM

Good work. don't forget though that you will need to re-lacquer the scalloped frets seeing as it's maple.

andrewgosline · #9 10-13-2009, 09:55 AM

Looks quite good! Let me know how you like it. I'd be interested to hear your comments. I'm interested in trying this myself to reduce hand fatigue.

Speedabob · #10 10-13-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LonePhantom

Good work. don't forget though that you will need to re-lacquer the scalloped frets seeing as it's maple.

How exactly do i do that?

@Andrewgosline

I really like it

Its different, gives it a different vibe when playing !
I'm gonna scallop the rest of the fretboard in the near future, thats how much i like it

Thanks for all the comments!

nsabino · #11 10-13-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedabob

How exactly do i do that?

@Andrewgosline

I really like it

Its different, gives it a different vibe when playing !
I'm gonna scallop the rest of the fretboard in the near future, thats how much i like it

Thanks for all the comments!

Hi, you can either use varnish, tru-oil or even tung oil. My personal preferrence is tru-oil.

Once again nice job,regards
Nelson

andrewgosline · #12 10-13-2009, 12:56 PM

check out www.frettech.com, the 'info' link. Tru-oil is gun-stock. Dries quite hard. a popular finish for DIY types. Minwax wipe-on polyu is also popular for it's ease.

Speedabob · #13 10-13-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks so much for the help guys

andrewgosline · #14 10-14-2009, 03:28 PM

OK so when you have a few more hours playing, please let me know how much you enjoy the scallop. I've read on numerous occasions that you are forced to develop a lighter touch when playing with a scalloped fretboard, which generally leads to less hand fatigue. I have some rsi in both wrists, so I am always looking for ways to maximize playing comfort. I've found that thinner ibanez necks with tall frets and light strings do a good job, but I would be interested to try a scalloped neck. Too bad they are so expensive and/or labour intensive!

enjoy and let me know!

A

Speedabob · #15 10-14-2009, 07:12 PM

Yup, you don't need to fret hard, pretty light

Its really fun to play on, very different, I mean i've barely touched my ibanez's haha
I've noticed how it changes the tone of the note a bit, its not out of intonation - not in that sense haha - just sounds more smooth and malmsteen ish

What guitar are you wanting to scallop? make sure its not the best guitar you have if you haven't done it before! =O
I mean I could do it for you for a small-ish fee or i could sell you my strat as it is?
feel free to pm me with an offer and what not