MKII slab body dimensions?

[Lordwhimsey]

Hi all,

Could anyone tell me how wide the body of a slab body MKII should be? I've been inspired by all these great build projects and I'm going to have a go at making my own.

I'm trying to work out how big the body should be. I know it's a bit smaller than the MKI; by my calculations it looks like it's about 13 1/2" wide?

If anyone has a tracing they'd like to share they would be even better.

Many thanks!

[Lordwhimsey]

So in the absence of any evidence to contrary I'm going to go with 13 1/2".



Now does anyone know the dimensions of the headstock?

[Dino Boreanaz]

Not sure if this will help as it's not a Mosrite, but my Hallmark Johnny Ramone measures right on 13 1/2" wide. The headstock is 7" long from the zero fret and 2 5/8" wide across the top.

[Lordwhimsey]

Thanks so much Dino, that's exactly the information I need! Could I be a pest and ask you how thick the body is? Current best guess is 1 5/8" (42mm).

I hope to get a Hallmark Johnny Ramone eventually but until then I'll have to make do with my shoddy attempt!

[Dino Boreanaz]

You're welcome. Your research is spot-on once again ... the body measures 1 5/8" thick. There is some tapered belly/forearm thinning which appears to be equal on the front and back sides taking the thickness down to 1" at the edge of the top-side lower bout as best I can tell given the roundover radius all around.

[Lordwhimsey]

Brilliant! Thanks again Dino. I didn't know the underside was tapered as well, thanks for the info.