Neck Volute Positions. Mosrite, Hallmark... a study

[cmiller0034]

I have been rethinking the shape and position of my Volute and looking a reference pictures and my own Strat, I have come to a conclusion. The Apex of my Volute needs to be closer to the Nut. Or between the zero fret and string guide in this case. Makes sense to me. You can want your hand to butt up against it when you slide to the top of the neck.
(at least on original Mosrites. Hallmark seems ti make their Volutes Farther back)

Mosrite examples:








Hallmark example: apex farther up the neck


My line was back too far. So I'm redrawing mine a few centimeter closer to the nut.

here is the old line:



My new line: Starts at string guide





If you have any thoughts on the best place to position a neck volute voice your opinion!

[ludobag]

maybe not vintage correct but it strengthens the neck to my taste

and for one time the design allow you to make big volute

[cmiller0034]

Bold and very pronounced ludobag. I LIKE. These Guitars have such cool lines.

I just watched the new Formula 1 race movie Rush. I feel like I'm carving a futuristic race car out of wood sometimes. (well not really) Still cool though.