DIY GUITAR - Part 15: Scalloping and Finishing the Neck

Scalloping is for changing the feel when you play the guitar. It functions the same as having thicker frets. The small scalloped frets make it very easy to do vibratos because it allows more room for me to push the string (instead of "pulling" if that makes sense). The spiked scallops are not for this purpose (though, it still works like it). These are for my preference in its looks.

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[randomguitarstuff56]

That turned out amazing! I was possibly going to post a video next month on working on my DIY guitar, and I was wondering if I could use the spike scallops. (Im getting a neck like that)

[DUY1337GUITAR]

@randomguitarstuff56

I'm totally fine with it, thanks for telling me beforehand.

[JYZProductions]

probably a dumb question but where could I get a file like that?

[DUY1337GUITAR]

@JYZProductions

The hardware section of a general store or an actual hardware store like Lowe's and Home Depot.

[Callanbassplayer]

Forgive me for asking, but shouldnt the oil not go on the frets?

Fuckin awesome job on the guitar

[DUY1337GUITAR]

@Callanbassplayer

If you don't want a varnish on rosewood, then you wouldn't want tung oil on the frets. But I do use lemon oil to hydrate the fretboard.

[HeartOfMetalx11]

what is the point of the spiked scallops?? are they just for certain frets u prefer bending on because if the whole fret isnt scalloped then part of it will feel normal and part will feel easier to play?? i've honestly never seen spiked scallops before just normal ones like on ur bottom frets..and also what is tung oil mainly used for when it comes to guitars?

[MartyCannava]

@BoNeZz99

You can but you could have some problem if inlays are not deep enough....

[Crazymofoinamajikbox]

@cmzangetsu1993 It makes bending easier on the high frets. Plus it looks cool :P

[jagekingable]

when u remove the sting on a guitar, do u have to buy new strings or the old one useable?

[LedWolf7]

0:41 SCRATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BoNeZz99]

please respond to this: can u scallop the freta with the inlays or no?

[gianniswildchild]

please make a video showing hot can i add a hum-bucker in my BC rich