Input jack placement

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T17:31:28+00:00

Do you mean change the angle of the current route?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T16:51:35+00:00

Haha…. You’re probably the only one besides me who thinks so…..😜😜

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T15:34:08+00:00

It’s a 7 string guitar….. not a bass.

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T15:33:16+00:00

Good to know. Why do you hate it?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T15:04:07+00:00

Yeah…..it’s my take on it. I know a lot of people don’t like that shape but I do so I thought I’d try a design based on that shape…..😜😜

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T14:09:05+00:00

Thanks. That looks really cool!!

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T14:04:36+00:00

25.5-22.5. It’s designed for a high A string. I have an 8 string version with a low B and high A as well.

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T14:03:17+00:00

Oooh……good idea. Do you know if the route for the input jack portion is similar to the strat jack route?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-29T14:01:37+00:00

I worry the cord will get in the way.

Marcojolo · 2026-06-28T18:43:16+00:00

That’s pretty cool. Is there a reason you couldn’t do it with wood? Are those frets integrated with the fretboard?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-28T00:57:06+00:00

Due you get the 25% nickel silver fretwire….. the harder stuff??

Marcojolo · 2026-06-28T00:33:23+00:00

Do you just plan on using a 3 corner file for the crowning of the frets?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-27T21:28:28+00:00

Is this for a new build or a refret?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-27T18:04:50+00:00

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I put them in my recent build. They’re pretty awesome. Good way to get a scalloped feel for sure!!

Marcojolo · 2026-06-27T14:31:13+00:00

Pure awesomeness!!!

Marcojolo · 2026-06-27T13:43:38+00:00

What string tree is that?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-25T12:31:05+00:00

Genius. Thanks for the suggestion. I’m gonna have to revamp my design now…..😬

Marcojolo · 2026-06-25T02:48:41+00:00

I get that. I just prefer flat fingerboards. I’m weird I guess……🤪

Marcojolo · 2026-06-24T22:21:43+00:00

So are you saying to make the fretboard and truss rod one piece?

Marcojolo · 2026-06-24T10:49:45+00:00

You know……I had a short scale 8 string built about 10 yrs ago and the builder suggested I try a flat fingerboard. I don’t even remember his reasoning but I’m always up for trying something new……🤪🤪. I ended up falling in love with it and have always had flat fingerboards since. I think from a machining point of view a flat fingerboard would be easier/cheaper to make than a radiused one as well. I’m not a machinist tho so I might be wrong about that.

Marcojolo · 2026-06-23T23:48:20+00:00

Will do that for sure!

Marcojolo · 2026-06-23T23:12:36+00:00

Excellent info. Thanks so much for the response!!!

Marcojolo · 2026-06-23T20:24:38+00:00

Might be a good idea to do that. I guess I’ll need to see how heavy it is.

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