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Neck angle photographs anyone ?

tennbidder
February 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM
I am assembling a Saga tele kit and I want to make sure the neck angle is correct.

In order to not re-invent the wheel, I want to ask if anyone has photos of their tele neck angle from a guitar with a GOOD neck angle.

In the photos, I have laid a straight edge on the body and then viewed the straight edge at the nut.

The nut will be replaced with bone but before I start adjusting and shimming I'd like to see some other neck angles.

And yes the controls are reversed.....the panel is just stuck there for the photo :oops:

Any other photos out there like mine ?

THANKS !!!!! :lol:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/tennbidder/DSCF3558.jpg

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jwells393
February 2nd, 2007, 02:26 PM
Here a picture. However you shouldn't need to look at other guitars. Adjust the truss rod and saddles and/or shim the neck as required to get the action where you want it.

......http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/jwells393/NeckAngle.jpg

tennbidder
February 2nd, 2007, 02:33 PM
Thanks so much.

As far as starting the adjustments from scratch, that would be tough as I am an acoustic player with no electric experience at all.

This gives me a great starting point! :grin:

jwells393
February 2nd, 2007, 02:50 PM
Before you do any neck shimming measure the depth of your neck pocket. If it's less than the standard 5/8 inch, that could explain the difference in our pictures. This is a Fender MIM neck. If the thickness of your neck heel is different from mine, that would also explain the difference.