DYI squaring rounded fretboard end

[JamesSan]

I ordered a really awesome in-stock neck and it has a rounded fretboard end. The neck is finished but I was going to square the end off a bit. Anyone done this or should I leave it?
Seems pretty simple with a sanding block and some. patience.

 

[Strat Avenger]

Personally, I would not try it.
Next time, call Warmoth and ask them to square off the fretboard end. They offer it as an off-menu option.

 

[JamesSan]

I used to have them squared but this neck was in stock and it looked awesome so I bought it.

 

[casper100]

I have done some very small rounding of Warmoth fretboards with a sharp razor and then light sanding before doing the fretwork that I always do anyway. Just scrape the razor from one fret to the next at about 60 degrees several times then sand up to 800.

Edit. I read your post wrong. I’ve never seen anyone try to square off rounded edges.

 

[doctorvague]

Funny - I'm the opposite. I find squared off fingerboards unsightly and plan to round off the corners of my next purchase. Just one guy's opinion worth exactly $0.

 

[stratamania]

I have done some very small rounding of Warmoth fretboards with a sharp razor and then light sanding before doing the fretwork that I always do anyway. Just scrape the razor from one fret to the next at about 60 degrees several times then sand up to 800.

Edit. I read your post wrong. I’ve never seen anyone try to square off rounded edges.

Funny - I'm the opposite. I find squared off fingerboards unsightly and plan to round off the corners of my next purchase. Just one guy's opinion worth exactly $0.

The thread is not discussing "rolled" fretboard edges, it is talking about the end of the fretboard at the body end which is curved and whether to square it off.

From this shape.



to this shape.

 

[casper100]

The thread is not discussing "rolled" fretboard edges, it is talking about the end of the fretboard at the body end which is curved and whether to square it off.

From this shape.

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to this shape.

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Ahhhhh…… Thanks.

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

Typically, the Gibson scale 24 3/4” scale conversion necks have the squared heel and the standard Fender 25.5” scale necks have the rounded heel.

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

If you go ahead with this modification, please ensure you have not been drinking.