Scarf Neck Joint

[ghumba]

Does Heritage build with scarf neck joints? Just curious, given the number of broken Gibson headstocks I've seen.

[FredZepp]

Does Heritage build with scarf neck joints? Just curious, given the number of broken Gibson headstocks I've seen.

Nope... no scarf neck joints on a Heritage..

[DetroitBlues]

What's a scarf neck joint?

[Guest HRB853370]

What's a scarf neck joint?

 

This.

[Blunote]

 

This.

I like it. Very SRV-ish.

You need one of those DB for when you play that new Strat with the Texas Specials in it.

[FredZepp]

 

A scarf joint can be a way of attaching a headstock ( Taylor does this) or it can be done farther down the neck ( you'll see this on some imported guitars)

[DavesNotHere]

While I can't speak to the scarfed neck joint, I do know they did at least one scarfed headstock.

It's difficult to capture (at least for me) with a camera, but in person it is quite obvious that the headstock on my Parsons Street is a three piece scarf.

 

[FredZepp]

If you are talking about the wings laminated onto the sides, I don't believe that is called a scarfed joint.

 

You'll see 150's and Les Pauls with that and they are stilled called a one piece neck.

[DavesNotHere]

Yes, that's what I was talking about Fred, I didn't realize that was common practice. I've only been playing around with guitars for about a year and a half, I still have much to learn Obi Wan. The neck is definetly a one piece.

[FredZepp]

Yes, that's what I was talking about Fred, I didn't realize that was common practice. I've only been playing around with guitars for about a year and a half, I still have much to learn Obi Wan. The neck is definetly a one piece.

Beautiful pic of that headstock.... suitable for framing even. That guitar was a nice grab.

[DetroitBlues]

 

A scarf joint can be a way of attaching a headstock ( Taylor does this) or it can be done farther down the neck ( you'll see this on some imported guitars)

 

Ah, I think my epi dot is like that.

[DetroitBlues]

If you are talking about the wings laminated onto the sides, I don't believe that is called a scarfed joint.

 

You'll see 150's and Les Pauls with that and they are stilled called a one piece neck.

 

The Gibson Melody Maker headstock is a normal headstock with out the wings.

[TalismanRich]

My Dearmond and Dean have the scarf joint, my Taylor is one of the older ones with the finger jointed headstock. They have since moved to a scarf joint because of aesthetics.

 

I think you will find that the majority of Asian guitars use a scarf joint for the headstock. Its probably quicker to build and more efficient in the use of the wood.

[DetroitBlues]

My Dearmond and Dean have the scarf joint, my Taylor is one of the older ones with the finger jointed headstock. They have since moved to a scarf joint because of aesthetics.

 

I think you will find that the majority of Asian guitars use a scarf joint for the headstock. Its probably quicker to build and more efficient in the use of the wood.

 

... And dare I say, more durable? Less prone to headstock breaks?

[FredZepp]

Its probably quicker to build and more efficient in the use of the wood.

Oh yeah... the ability to use shorter pieces of wood is a major plus for them .

[Trouble]

My Dearmond and Dean have the scarf joint, my Taylor is one of the older ones with the finger jointed headstock. They have since moved to a scarf joint because of aesthetics.

 

I think you will find that the majority of Asian guitars use a scarf joint for the headstock. Its probably quicker to build and more efficient in the use of the wood.

 

In reference to your Taylor, I have one with the finger jointed headstock too, I don't know for sure but I bet it's stronger than a traditional scarf joint.