Today I finished carving out the headstock on my electric guitar. I'm pretty happy with it! The neck shape is akin to a nice meaty 50s Tele but not crazy fat like those 'Louisville Slugger' necks. Neck carving is a satisfying experience, time consuming... but sooooo fulfilling. You basically clamp the roughed out 2x4-like neck blank in a vice and have at it with a rasp, constantly stopping to make careful measurements and shaping it to your liking. Carving the neck is a big leap towards seeing the instrument in its final form and is a major factor in the mojo of the guitar. A well shaped neck can inspire the player while an uncomfortable one can kill any desire to play the instrument. I also routed the body for two Lollar P-90 pickups. By next Friday we'll have all the wood work done, neck glued to the body and ready for the spray booth the following Monday.
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