Problem with double cut

[alexlaguna29]

Hi, everybody.

I was playing with idea building me a DC tele - I saw couple pieces on this forum and really liked them.

Now, I foresee an issue with this body type and I hope you can help me to overcome it.

You know, where the lower horn meets a neck pocket on the tele? I am talking about this area:



Well, there is no much wood to go along the side of the neck heel. If I make a symmetrical cut on the upper side, wouldn't it be the same thing - no wood?

Does anybody have an advice how to overcome this issue (besides "not screwing around with the tele body")?

Thank you!

[Jack Wells]

If I make a symmetrical cut on the upper side, wouldn't it be the same thing - no wood?

I think you've answered you own question. Neck screws hold the neck on not the small amount of wood on the bass side of the neck pocket.

[alexlaguna29]

Originally Posted by Jack Wells

I think you've answered you own question. Neck screws hold the neck on not the small amount of wood on the bass side of the neck pocket.

Jwells, so you think, I should be ok?

[voodoostation]

You wouldn't be the first person to make a double cut Tele. I recall at least two from the last 3 or 4 years, so you should be in good company.

[originalmatthew]

Another option is to make it a set-neck if you are building your own neck. However, as long as the screw are properly tightened, JWells is correct...you wont have any issues.

[guitarbuilder]

Use neck inserts and machine screws instead of wood screws for a more secure set of fasteners.

[oldsoultroy]

Originally Posted by guitarbuilder

Use neck inserts and machine screws instead of wood screws for a more secure set of fasteners.

I'll second that! It also gives you a nice clean refined look- not a bad thing at all

[alexlaguna29]

Originally Posted by guitarbuilder

Use neck inserts and machine screws instead of wood screws for a more secure set of fasteners.

Good idea! Thanks!