September 2011 Blog Posts (2)

Paul's Stringed Instrument Workshop

I am new to Frets.net and I am not sure what most members put on their "Blog"but It seems like a great website

for information. I have been building and repairing musical instruments since 1978 when I worked for the Franklin Guitar

Company in Sandpoint,Idaho.In 1980 I moved to the east coast and set up my workshop and have worked part time ( my

other job was a clinical laboratory scientist ) until 2010 when I went full time. I have a nice 21' x 21' ,workshop and…

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Added by paul mehl on September 22, 2011 at 6:46am — No Comments

how to build an adjustable neck with either the Stauffer or the Howe-Orme?

how to build an adjustable neck with either the Stauffer or the Howe-Orme; where to get the hardware; and how this works? I've seen some pictures showing 3 bolts and some drawings 4 bolts in which if I am right 2 or 3 are tight and the last one is the bolt that is going to adjust the angle of the neck. And here is the part I don't understand is how this bolt by the heel cap is going to adjust the angle when the rest of the bolts are tight. I'll appreciate the help.

Added by Jack Camino on September 15, 2011 at 7:55pm — No Comments