I I recall correctly, the "1 O'Clock" and "2 O'Clock" F-Hole positions are actually 20 and 31 degrees respectively. Does anyone know exactly how, or between what lines those measurements are made?
I assume that one of the lines is the centerline of the neck, but because of the complex shape of the f-hole (not to mention the fact that there are at least two versions) the other line could vary significantly.
When I use pictures (which of course have their own problems with parallax etc.) I can't find a consistent way to measure and get the numbers above. It's easy, for example, to find a line through the F-Hole on a 1997 that provides a 20 degree angle with the neck centerline, but the same line on a 1996 is not 31 degrees.
Do I remember the angles correctly? Can anyone help here?
F-Hole Angles
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I recall JH saying 22 and 31 degrees. Could be wrong, though.
I do have templates. I go from centerline on the F-holes; I do not measure angles but go by eye and this way I can get them to within about 1/16" from guitar to guitar, which is about factory tolerance anyway.
I do have templates. I go from centerline on the F-holes; I do not measure angles but go by eye and this way I can get them to within about 1/16" from guitar to guitar, which is about factory tolerance anyway.
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"Are you going to cut the hole on the 350 you purchased from Kevin K. at the MARF?"
Ken - Yes, and actually the hole is already cut. It was done by the TLAR* method and turned out very nicely IMO (after playing with the location a lot) When it was all said and done, I was curious how it compared to the classic 1 and 2 O'Clock positions and their associated angles.
* That Looks About Right
Ken - Yes, and actually the hole is already cut. It was done by the TLAR* method and turned out very nicely IMO (after playing with the location a lot) When it was all said and done, I was curious how it compared to the classic 1 and 2 O'Clock positions and their associated angles.
* That Looks About Right
