- Neck

Flatten one wide side of the African Mahogany blank using planes and sanding plate, then square the two narrow sides. Saw the excess width and then plane/sand to size.



Scarf joint - cut, flatten, glue and finish.

 


Heel - Prepare second blank, cut, glue and shape. Cut taper slots for the sides, and rabbet for the soundboard on top.








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