Neck Volute Positions. Mosrite, Hallmark... a study
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:52 pm
I have been rethinking the shape and position of my Volute and looking a reference pictures and my own Strat, I have come to a conclusion. The Apex of my Volute needs to be closer to the Nut. Or between the zero fret and string guide in this case. Makes sense to me. You can want your hand to butt up against it when you slide to the top of the neck.
(at least on original Mosrites. Hallmark seems ti make their Volutes Farther back)
Mosrite examples:



Hallmark example: apex farther up the neck

My line was back too far. So I'm redrawing mine a few centimeter closer to the nut.
here is the old line:

My new line: Starts at string guide


If you have any thoughts on the best place to position a neck volute voice your opinion!
(at least on original Mosrites. Hallmark seems ti make their Volutes Farther back)
Mosrite examples:



Hallmark example: apex farther up the neck

My line was back too far. So I'm redrawing mine a few centimeter closer to the nut.
here is the old line:

My new line: Starts at string guide


If you have any thoughts on the best place to position a neck volute voice your opinion!
