How about a video showing some aspect of Guitar building that you have figured out what you think is the best way and telling us about all of the different techniques and steps that you went through through the years to get there. Or perhaps an episode on how you go about engineering, jigs and fixtures.
You got this--#1 vid in the bag. I know you have done many videos on fabric tops, but maybe a quick video on types of fabrics, best glues, roller, a getting started video.
I am just planning my next build and am wondering on the differences of building the different neck construction types. Bolt on , Set Neck , or neck thru. I would love to see a video on on the advantages and downfalls of building each type of guitar. Why build one over the other ?What benefits does each type give the final guitar's playability
Nice video. One thing I constantly fight with and would love to see on video is how to get the fret slots depth right. I cut them on the stewmac mitre box before radiusing the fingerboard and more times than not end with slots that are either too deep or too shallow at the fretboard edge. I may just do the math (or trials and errors) once and stick to the same fretboard thickness, radius and fretwire and be good, but any advice would be useful
Nice video, very interesting. I wonder however , in the height of the bridge, how do you account for the thickness of the frets?? And the thickness of the strings. I would expect the bridge to be higher than your stick, but it's below 😮
Great idea Matt! How about some video of the students hard at work in one of the workshops. Just a thought. Thanks for all you and Chris do for the guitar community!
Thanks Patrick, We will have the October Amp Workshop for video fodder
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You briefly explained the angle between the body and the neck on the through body blank and the 5/8” clearance for a Gibson style bridge. Can you go into a little more detail about how you calculate that angle to ensure your bridge fits correctly at the scale line?
Here's a thought... Is there a video's worth of good advice for new guitar builders? A top 5 most common pitfalls or lessons learned from class? I can recall some good advice from the classes, but I don't recall a video. Always appreciate the content. Thanks!
I love the idea Matt!! Here's an idea, if ya want to do a reveal how bout a leopard print PRS?? Go for it!!! XXL just in case and ya can send it with the guitar!!!😃😃
Matt check out these bits from UltraTool -221 1/2 Ø Burr Style End Carbide Fiberglass Router PVD Diamond. They work like buttah on the pin router. You will thank me!
hey Matt, what do you think about the myth of changing strings: one by one or taking them all off and replacing? I usually clean the fretboards so it´s all off for me
That body angle is the toughest element of a neck through design. Leave extra meat at your headstock end and cut the body angle first, unless you're an expert like Matt. That body angle needs to be perfectly level when you glue on wings, and you need to max out your neck work before hitting the body. I don't glue on the fretboard until I have got all the geometry right and the wings glued so that i have an obstructed body for sanding flat and routing cavities. I'm now prefering "set through" because this step is much easier. once I have routed out the neck pocket in the body with ramps, I can dry fit the neck in that pocket to confirm the geometry, and mark off that body angle with a pencil, cut it with the band saw, and level it with a plane or sander all while the neck is mobile in that pocket. I can also cap the body with a top and the same angle location process applies. Its just that much more forgiving and I lose none of the benefits of neck through
because angling the neck looks better and plays better. I've done both. My Ricky bass clone is zero angle and its definitely easier to do but also how they are supposed to be made. But it has clear comfort issues as a slab body with minimal comfort contours. You're probably doing more work on body contours than on angling the neck slab.
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Thanks so much Dan
How about a video showing some aspect of Guitar building that you have figured out what you think is the best way and telling us about all of the different techniques and steps that you went through through the years to get there. Or perhaps an episode on how you go about engineering, jigs and fixtures.
You got this--#1 vid in the bag. I know you have done many videos on fabric tops, but maybe a quick video on types of fabrics, best glues, roller, a getting started video.
Thanks Dave, I actually have some of that to do
Good information. Thanks
I would love to build a neck through one day! More details on the process would be much appreciated.
Learned something…👍
Stoked for the daily content! Thanks Matt
Glad to hear it my friend, hope y'all are doing well
Great idea Matt, I like your thought process on this. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for watching Pete
Love the use of blind pins/holes to index the fretboard. Did you have templates made to make sure those line up?
Right on. I’ll be watching.
I am just planning my next build and am wondering on the differences of building the different neck construction types. Bolt on , Set Neck , or neck thru. I would love to see a video on on the advantages and downfalls of building each type of guitar. Why build one over the other ?What benefits does each type give the final guitar's playability
I'm planning my first neck through build, and this video was really helpful and timely.
Cool man, there are a few more coming this month
Wonderful video! I've always wondered about the overall structure of a neck through guitar. Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful Darrel
Nice video. One thing I constantly fight with and would love to see on video is how to get the fret slots depth right. I cut them on the stewmac mitre box before radiusing the fingerboard and more times than not end with slots that are either too deep or too shallow at the fretboard edge. I may just do the math (or trials and errors) once and stick to the same fretboard thickness, radius and fretwire and be good, but any advice would be useful
GOD bless you Matt.
What a lovely thing to say, God bless you too my friend
your videos are fantastic.
I appreciate that Jon
I could watch neck though videos all day!! Hey, that's not black walnut😁 Great video.
Jack
nice to know
I would like to see how you level the back of the neck-through centerblock after the bodywings have been glued on.
cool love the video a day idea - so is using a thick piece of wood stronger than a scarf joint ?
Thanks so much my friend. Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Good question
Nice video, very interesting.
I wonder however , in the height of the bridge, how do you account for the thickness of the frets?? And the thickness of the strings.
I would expect the bridge to be higher than your stick, but it's below 😮
Great idea Matt! How about some video of the students hard at work in one of the workshops. Just a thought. Thanks for all you and Chris do for the guitar community!
Thanks Patrick, We will have the October Amp Workshop for video fodder
You briefly explained the angle between the body and the neck on the through body blank and the 5/8” clearance for a Gibson style bridge. Can you go into a little more detail about how you calculate that angle to ensure your bridge fits correctly at the scale line?
I like this challenge Matt
That's one of us, hahaha
I'm starting to regret it already, it's a ton of work. I'll make it though.
@@TexasToastGuitars I understand. Can't wait to see what you post in the coming days
Here's a thought... Is there a video's worth of good advice for new guitar builders? A top 5 most common pitfalls or lessons learned from class? I can recall some good advice from the classes, but I don't recall a video. Always appreciate the content. Thanks!
I like Mattoberfest also. Do I leave ideas here or email?;thanks for the videos
You could review the bit on your channel. I find them much safer than standard bits on the pin router. BTW I'm a XL now but I'm working my way to XXL.
What bit is that?
BTW I've already filmed a video for (maybe tomorrow) about a new bit I got that I really like.
I love the idea Matt!! Here's an idea, if ya want to do a reveal how bout a leopard print PRS?? Go for it!!! XXL just in case and ya can send it with the guitar!!!😃😃
I'll see what I can do
Matt check out these bits from UltraTool -221 1/2 Ø Burr Style End Carbide Fiberglass Router PVD Diamond. They work like buttah on the pin router. You will thank me!
I'll check them out
hey Matt, what do you think about the myth of changing strings: one by one or taking them all off and replacing? I usually clean the fretboards so it´s all off for me
I don't put much stock in that old fud lore. We like to clean the fretboard as well
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That body angle is the toughest element of a neck through design. Leave extra meat at your headstock end and cut the body angle first, unless you're an expert like Matt. That body angle needs to be perfectly level when you glue on wings, and you need to max out your neck work before hitting the body. I don't glue on the fretboard until I have got all the geometry right and the wings glued so that i have an obstructed body for sanding flat and routing cavities.
I'm now prefering "set through" because this step is much easier. once I have routed out the neck pocket in the body with ramps, I can dry fit the neck in that pocket to confirm the geometry, and mark off that body angle with a pencil, cut it with the band saw, and level it with a plane or sander all while the neck is mobile in that pocket. I can also cap the body with a top and the same angle location process applies. Its just that much more forgiving and I lose none of the benefits of neck through
That is good advice right there
Video idea: how to do ,5 ply binding.
We need an Uncle Matt Goes to the Range video and bring some “not good enough for sale guitars”.
That would be fun but I think UA-cam has some restrictions with firearm related content... I don't know?
@@TexasToastGuitars The Slow-Mo guys do it all the time.
One thing... a number of videos back you were going to answer a question about fret fallaway/falloff... but got distracted and it never got covered...
Idea: Rear routing for a tele neck pickup that will not have a pickguard, but still have the same clean mounting.
That's an intriguing idea
Why not recess the bridge?
I kept my neck steaight and routed the fender style bridge by ~2 mm.
because angling the neck looks better and plays better. I've done both. My Ricky bass clone is zero angle and its definitely easier to do but also how they are supposed to be made. But it has clear comfort issues as a slab body with minimal comfort contours. You're probably doing more work on body contours than on angling the neck slab.
Sometimes that works great
I prefer .non recessed Floyds and Kahler pro trems and you need to angle for them.
The biggest issue I've had with making a neck through guitar is finding the right piece of wood.
We usually make one with 2 pieces
Enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing more
Video idea..how to route a guitar body without a pin router using maximum templates. Neck pockets, controls, and pick up cavities.
Cheers to Mattober!