headstock reshaping

[tom1946]

Hi all, I have a couple of maple necks that came with a squared off headstock at the bottom, can anyone suggest where I can get a template to shape it like a f****r stock please?

Would a fretsaw do the job ok?

Thanks for any help.

[BassBunny]

When I reshaped the headstock on a Harley Benton P Bass, I used a set of "cup" measures to draw round and used an orbital sander to reshape it. If I did it again, I'd use a Dremel or similar craft tool.

That said, there wasn't much wood to remove. If you have a lot to get rid of a fretsaw or jigsaw to get a rough shape and then finish with a sander.

[tom1946]

Thanks for that, it's my first time 

[BassBunny]

Have fun. Secret is to be patient and take your time. You can always take more off you can't put it back.

[kodiakblair]

@tom1946

Got laid off this afternoon so PM me your address and I'll make a template for you tomorrow. You should have it by the weekend.

[tom1946]

Pm'd and thanks very much.