Brass Rail neck talk

[101Volts]

I've noticed that Mr. Bill Grugget makes some nice Brass Rail guitars of his own kind. First, Does he build his own Brass Rail necks? I was thinking of building some of my own eventually just to experiment. However, I don't want to get into any kind of trouble building a replice. Was the brass rail patented and, if so, Who has the patent now?

[rynaro]

Thats a good question... i would like to know out of interest.

[bakeoboy]

I'm not sure you can patent a piece of brass..

[101Volts]

Well it's an old topic but I'd still like to know if this way to construct a neck has ever been patented. Does anyone know?

Austin