On to the next project... Which neck for my Rhoads?

[Hamner1]

It will be cool to see the during & after pics.

[Nazgul]

Can't wait to see the pics!

But it's also possible to put a 24 fret neck onto rr3/rx10d. I saw it in one thread here with a lot of pics. he had to reshape the body a bit and remove the neck humbucker though, but at the end it looked awsome...dk2 neck on rx10d body with one hum!

[RobRR]

It was alot easier to modify the neck than rout, fill, and repaint the body. And to bat, it fits perfect! Im probably going to convert the DKMG neck too, just for the hell of it. Couple hours of work was well worth it, and the heel fits better than a factoy heel to boot.

Heres a couple teaser shots from last night...

The point of no return! AHHHH!!!


And this is right after I finished fully reshaping the heel by hand. A few test fits later and final finishing, its was done.


Now keep in mind, Im not a luthier... as a matter of fact, this is my first venture ever into woodworking (except some home carpentry). This was all done with basic hand tools... Chop saw, a selection of files, a hacksaw, and alot of patience. Ive got about 3 hours into this project so far, not bad all things considered.

[RobRR]

Headstock now laminated with flame maple. Finishing to come next!

[6077dino]

That looks cool. Good luck with the project. I like the fins better too.

[micha]

wow, the mod ideas here in JCF get more and more crazy...
but I'm very impressed so far!! the maple on the headstock looks really cool...
good luck and keep us updated somewhere!!

[Otränad]

this is going to be awesome.. keep going with the updating pics!

[RobRR]

I know I said I wouldnt post updates, but I havent got the whole article written up yet... so heres a test piece of flame sitting on the body. This is the best matching I could do. Now to get to work on the headstock!

[RobRR]

Binding installed and drying as I type this... logo is going on tomorrow, then on to final clear coating and installation!!!

[RacerX]

Good joerb!

[bratfink]

Looks great.

[slash]

Looking Great!

[mm2002]

Nice color match! The headstock is going to look great! More pics!

[RobRR]

More pics!

Ok ya conned me into it!

Last one for a few days...

[xenophobe]

Wow... that looks great!