Each fret is wiped clean with naphtha to eliminate the factory oil coating. If this simple step is ignored the frets will tend to not remain securely seated. 8, On the third and final day of this laborious process the neck receives it's final hand shaping and the fret ends are trimmed. Please note I make my neck profiles slightly thicker on the bass side. This asymmetrical design adds a lot of comfort and fits to the natural ergonomic shape of the hand.
Many people think that super thin is the best design.
The closer you grip your fingers together the more stress is produced on your hands, muscles forearms and elbow tendons. Ok enough Biological input 9, When the neck is in it's final shape I then mount it into the neck jig. The neck is securely clamped as if it were set in the body. The tuners and nut are installed, it is strung up to full playing tension. The neck is then rotated 80 degrees to simulate the playing position.