Fingerboard
The fingerboard is cut back to traditional dimensions. The crucial scoops in length are planed into the surface to prevent string buzz and enhance playability.
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- The adjustable angle shooting board used to set the angles at the top and bottom of the fingerboard.
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- The finger board and the two jigs used to support it during cutting, the tapered and the cupped jigs.
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- Demonstration of the tapered fingerboard jig.
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- Demonstration of the cupped fingerboard jig.
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- Setting the top arch (42mm) and scooping (.5 to 1mm from E to G).
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- Sizing and scooping the fingerboard
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- Sizeing and scooping the sides using a bass bar clamp to steady the fingerboard
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- Using a jack plane to size and scoop the sides of the fingerboard
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