I am building my first instrument, a guitar. I have to say it hasn’t be going all that bad, sometimes I do wish I’d never started, and this time is no exception. So, I bought a neck that was a little less then half done. It was cut out for the 14th fret, and I assumed it was all figured out. I ordered a truss rod that was a little on the short side, but I made it work. I put a nicely figured oak veneer, and inlay it with turquoise recon stone. I got it glued to the body, and then finally measured it. My plans says from the nut to the body joint is 14 5/32”. It’s actually 14 7/8”. I could cut right behind the truss rod, cut out the extra, and glue it back. Would that be a stupid idea since it would be a weak spot?
Keep going like nothing happened? Arrange the frets?
What would be the best option?
Another question a have is, do I put in the position markers before, or after I radius?
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