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Author:  meddlingfool [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:28 am ]
Post subject:  3-Piece back dimensions...
I need to make a three piece back like a D-35 (I think). Does anyone know the width at the skinny end and the width at the fat end?
I'm thinking it would be best to have all three pieces covered at least a little bit by the neck block. I think I also read somewhere that three piece backs have a tendency to require neck resets sooner. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Author:  Alexandru Marian [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3-Piece back dimensions...
What I would do is to lay it out on paper and pick the most visually pleasing slope. Another factor is your available material. Fwiw I would resort to 3 piece when I have an undersized set and an orphan side/wide FB to stick in between. Or, wide sides that have a knot or other issue in one of the thirds are perfect candidates for the back.

As for the neck reset thing, will I sound arrogant if I say it is the most ridiculous luthier-made-claim heard in the past 6 mo? :)
Author:  woody b [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3-Piece back dimensions...
Visually I like to make the end of the middle piece end up the same width as the neck heel.

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As for the neck reset thing, will I sound arrogant if I say it is the most ridiculous luthier-made-claim heard in the past 6 mo? :)


Maybe, but I've heard some pretty ridiculous stuff in the last 6 months. wow7-eyes
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3-Piece back dimensions...
When doing wedges on the back I prefer the understated. Something like an inch wide at the neck block and an inch and a half at the tail block.

But....I've done other crazy things too..........like this.....

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