Neck Joint part 1

Once the box and neck are ready the next bit is to join them. There are loads of ways of doing this very important part of the build. This joint has to withstand the pressure of the strings and transfer their energy into the soundboard.
I've tried pinned mortise joints and dovetail joints however this is a variation of the first joint I did on my first guitar. It's a Spanish heel joint that is removable before it's glued in. Stefan Sobell does something very similar and we've had long discussions about it's benefits and difficulties.
This joint is non returnable and I'm often asked 'what happens when it needs to be reset' good question? If a reset is required then its not the neck that's at fault, it is the design of the guitars structure that is at fault. My bracing pattern and linings are designed to withstand the pull of the strings thus stopping any need for a reset.
Its the permanence of this joint that makes it great, it will never move and will always transfer energy brilliantly.