Steel Guitar Builder

thanks for the response. the neck cross section looks like this (ignore the '.' s: ....______ __1.........1__ 1___________1 the base measures 3.5", the top width is 2.5", first 'step' is .75" tall, and the overall height is 1.6". the body is curly maple. it isnt as much the neck that's bowing. the h...

Hello All, i have a structure related question, and i am hoping some of you can offer some insight. i have recently completed a lap steel build, and i am concerned about the amount of tension the strings are exerting on the guitar body. i have it tuned to open E, and the total tension is about 160lb...