Hi Everyone. I drawing the plans for an Octave Mandolin. Got the body sussed, but I am wondering about the thickness of the neck - withoiut the fretboard. Any thoughts please?
Thanks
Jez
Hi Everyone. I drawing the plans for an Octave Mandolin. Got the body sussed, but I am wondering about the thickness of the neck - withoiut the fretboard. Any thoughts please?
Thanks
Jez
I have always made them the same as I would for a guitar. 18mm at the body end and around 15mm under the nut. Always allow al least 3mm under the truss-rod.
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Jez, I'm also planning to build an OM and have most of the dimensions in mind except depth. How deep is the body going to be on yours?
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