Sticking my neck out!

[Steve Wood]

Hey all,
Not sure if this is an unusual request:

Might anyone have a used neck they don't need?

I ask because I'd like to attach it to a piece of wood and take it with me to work and practice on my down time at night.

I believe I've heard this done before (Mr. Franklin??)

Obviously I'd pay for it/shipping and any suggestions on how to do this would be much appreciated!
thanks!
steve

[David Nugent]

Steve...In an interview in "Steel Guitarist" magazine circa 1981, Paul Franklin stated that he used a similar device to practice with on the tour bus (I believe it was during his stint with the Mel Tillis band).... There was an Emmons aluminum neck for sale on the Forum a short time ago. If this is no longer available or you are unable to locate a neck, an '80's Sho-Bud Maverick (the models covered with the burl grained shelf paper) may be an alternative. The body without the legs and pedalboard is fairly lightweight and portable, and the unit could still be used as a backup pedal steel should the need arise.

[Al Starnes]

Here you go.

http://bsgsteelguitars.com/practice.htm

[Steve Wood]

hey guys, thanks!
I think that's where i heard it, David!

Al, this is great...I notice it doesnt have frets on it though...do you suppose it's still worth it? I suppose for the price, it is for sure...
Ill look in to it!!!!
s.

[William Lake]

Steve...I have a Carter neck, fretboard and 10 string head with tuners. Also the 10 string changer and an E66 pup if you want it. Not sure what they are worth.
You have my eMail from the Emmons stuff I sent you.

[Alan Brookes]

Steve, you could make one in a couple of hours, maybe less if you've got power tools.

All the need is a plank. Drill out the holes for the tuners, drill some more holes at the other end to retain the strings, get two pieces of round metal for the bridge and nut. (It helps if you use threaded rod, which holds the strings in position.) Mark out the frets by copying the positions from your existing steel.

Hey presto... a practice board.

[Steve Wood]

Hi guys...
bill, email sent...
Alan, thanks for the input...sadly my technical skills are FAR below what they should be to call myself a steel player...my gratitude though, for your suggestions.

(did I mention I have no patience, either? first mistake or trip back to the hardware store and the project is sunk!!!)

[Mike Perlowin]

You could always buy a lap steel.

[Steve Wood]

If you have a couch I can sleep on!!!

[Bobby D. Jones]

If you use Alan Brooks idea and build you one. to make a neat fret board take a piece of clear plastic one eigth thick, fit it to your existing steel fret board smoothe the edges to make it neat. lay it on fret board what will be the bottom up. take mashing tape and lay on each side of the fret when all are marked cover whole board with paper and or masking tape. spray with color you want the frets. then remove the tape when the paint is dry. tape the edge all around the spray whole board with desired back color. Now just turn it over and the plastic will protect the paint and you are freted up. Drill about 6 holes and screw it on. Good Luck

[Steve Wood]

thanks, bobby!
you guys are great...clearly I have much to learn in the way of handiwork...I suppose Ill save money in the long run!!!