Von Herndon Double Neck:

smitty_p said:
I do like volutes for their aesthetic qualities; I realize some don't like them. However, be careful about expecting the volute to prevent headstock breaks (if that is your expectation). It doesn't. My '74 SG's headstock broke...right through the volute.
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I like the feel of the volutes...


The original EDS-1275 neck specifications from Gibson are as follows:

Thickness at Fret 1: Both 6 and 12 String are 2.032 cm / .800"
Thickness at Fret 12: Both 6 and 12 String are 2.54 cm / 1.00"
Average Weight: .453 kg / 1.25 lbs (each neck)

I had these necks made with Volutes and they will measure 1" all the way fromt 12th fret to the nut. This is very close to the original EDS-1275 specifications of 1.00' - .800" but closer to the specifications on my Gibson SG T Series SG of 1.00" at the 12th fret and .951" at the nut - a neck that I find extremely comfortable.

All the Von Herndon Tele-esque guitars have a 1" "Log Profile" neck and it has proven to be very popular and comfortable, although I have been asked to offer a "Slim Taper" on a couple of them, with a first fret thickness in the .800" range...

For comparison, have a look at a Warmoth "fat Back" neck profile:

Fatback
  • Similar to: Vintage Fender® 1950's deep "U"
  • Thickness at 1st Fret: 1.00"
  • Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.00"
The Fatback is our thickest, roundest neck profile, made for players who love a fat vintage feel.
 
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Hackmaster said:
You're certifiably insane, Robert!
I love your dedication to your ideas. You follow them and get amazing results.
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I been really blessed with a supportive and patient wife who doesn't cringe at my visions. I ended up producing 22 Von Herndon guitars in total, not including this "One-Off" Double Neck. All of them sold locally without a website or advertisement. I only have three StageCrafters (1" Gibson Scale Neck on a Tele-shaped body) left. One of them is going to Marty Stuart.

I just thought it would be cool to design a neck and custom headstock/logo and see people playing and enjoying guitars with my name on them.
 
Hackmaster said:
You're certifiably insane, Robert!
I love your dedication to your ideas. You follow them and get amazing results.
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This double neck features one piece body and one piece necks with my unique tongue-and-groove body/neck construction, which is superior in strength to a Mortise and Tenon joint, favored and used by Gibson for many years. This creates more waste, but for a one-off guitar, I am willing to spend the extra money on raw materials.

Drawing on my family background in aviation, I requested a FAA approved aviation wood glue - FPL-16A HUGHES STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE - be used. This is complete and total overkill I am sure, but if you can fly it, you won't break it while playing it.... :)

The project was kicked off with an initial purchase of 44 pounds of mahogany in slabs. At 8% humidity, that's about 40 lbs/cubic foot. Each finished neck will weigh about 1.6lbs
including truss rod and frets. The completed guitar will weigh about 16 pounds.

Both 6 and 12 String necks are 1.687" @ the nut. Both 6 and 12 String are 2.24" @ end of board/heel. Neck thickness is 1.00" from nut all the way to the 12th fret.
 
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When I think doubleneck I think Rush

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Robert Herndon said:
Both 6 and 12 String necks are 1.687" @ the nut. Both 6 and 12 String are 2.24" @ end of board/heel. Neck thickness is 1.00" from nut all the way to the 12th fret.
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Robert, The nut measurement and overall width and thickness of imported Chinese, Indonesian, MIM necks for my Strat are another reason I've held off just buying a replacement neck. I often hear the Asian ones are narrower.
 
chilipeppermaniac said:
Robert, The nut measurement and overall width and thickness of imported Chinese, Indonesian, MIM necks for my Strat are another reason I've held off just buying a replacement neck. I often hear the Asian ones are narrower.
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I'm not sure....I have all my Strat necks made with an 1-3/4" nut....
 
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