ETUDE: The Neck Journey

We’ll be adding videos as they are completed over the next few months, illustrating the way Ken approaches guitar necks.

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 1) Introduction

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 2) A Look at Neck Systems

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 3) Origin Story

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 4) A look at the Lute

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 5) Neck Creep

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 6) Material Selection - Chapter 1 of 2

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 6) Material Selection - Chapter 2 of 2

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 7) Neck Reinforcement

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 8) Truss Rod Weight Reduction

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 9) The Nut

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 10) Neck Veneer Development

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 11) Neck Veneer Design

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 12) Neck Veneer Bending Process Chapter 1 of 2

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 12) Neck Veneer Bending Process Chapter 2 of 2

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 13) The Core

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 14) Veneer Fitting

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 15) The Neck Layup - Chapter 1 of 4

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 15) The Neck Layup - Chapter 2 of 4

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 15) The Neck Layup - Chapter 3 of 4

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 15) The Neck Layup - Chapter 4 of 4

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 16) Removing the Linen

Etude: The Neck Journey - 17) Fitting & Gluing the J-Strip

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 18) The Backstrap - Chapter 1 of 3

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 18) The Backstrap - Chapter 2 of 3

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 18) The Backstrap - Chapter 3 of 3

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 19) Fitting & Gluing the Fretboard

ETUDE: The NecK Journey -20) The Neck End Veneer

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 21) The Neck Joint

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 22) Cleanup Sanding

ETUDE: The Neck Journey - 23) Side Dots