Gibson J-50 reset...3 piece neck delamination - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T09:24:50Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/gibson-j-50-reset-3-piece-neck-delamination?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A207264&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAwesome. Great pics and info…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-22:2177249:Comment:2082002020-10-22T18:01:49.215ZBrian Stewarthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianStewart
<p>Awesome. Great pics and info. Thank you!!</p>
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<p>Awesome. Great pics and info. Thank you!!</p>
<p></p> Here are three pics of my bol…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2075462020-10-21T21:47:54.955ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336263?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336263?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336882?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336882?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060337282?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060337282?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> Here are three pics of my bolt-on conversion, of a early '70's Gibson. I filled the…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336263?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336263?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336882?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060336882?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060337282?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8060337282?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a>Here are three pics of my bolt-on conversion, of a early '70's Gibson. I filled the dovetail slot, then sawed/chiseled out a mortise. I trimmed the neck dovetail, adding cross grain reinforcements. You will need reveres cutting 'forstner' bits, called spot facers, available from Graingers Supply. The hardware uses a barrel nut, installed in the neck tenon.</p> After a thorough explanation…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2074432020-10-21T15:12:32.775ZBrian Stewarthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianStewart
<p>After a thorough explanation of the issue, the customer has chosen to do a bolt conversion on this guitar.</p>
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<p>After a thorough explanation of the issue, the customer has chosen to do a bolt conversion on this guitar.</p>
<p></p> That would be awesome Dave!
tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2072642020-10-21T14:56:43.898ZBrian Stewarthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianStewart
<p>That would be awesome Dave!</p>
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<p>That would be awesome Dave!</p>
<p></p> The Stewmac instructions, for…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2074352020-10-21T14:14:48.205ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>The Stewmac instructions, for the Heat Stick, recommend maximum heat(value not specified) when using the Stick, but I found too high of a setting scorches the fingerboard. </p>
<p>Only once, years ago, did I remove a Gibson straight dvtl with steam. Now, that was a pain: unlike a tapered dvtl, which, once it's loose, comes right out, the straight dvtl is tight all the way out, with steam billowing the whole time. Hence my preference for the HS.</p>
<p>I have some photos of my 'straight…</p>
<p>The Stewmac instructions, for the Heat Stick, recommend maximum heat(value not specified) when using the Stick, but I found too high of a setting scorches the fingerboard. </p>
<p>Only once, years ago, did I remove a Gibson straight dvtl with steam. Now, that was a pain: unlike a tapered dvtl, which, once it's loose, comes right out, the straight dvtl is tight all the way out, with steam billowing the whole time. Hence my preference for the HS.</p>
<p>I have some photos of my 'straight dovetail-to-bolt-on' conversion: I'll try to post them ASAP</p> Yes, it's a straight dovetail…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2073412020-10-21T14:03:46.894ZBrian Stewarthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianStewart
<p>Yes, it's a straight dovetail. I tried Stew Mac heat stick maybe a year or more ago and it did not work...almost destroyed a Weller soldering iron I purchased just for this job. Heat did not transfer well at all and melted the handle. Was able to salvage the iron, but not the stick...very disappointed.</p>
<p>One vote for conversion. Thanks for the input.</p>
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<p>Yes, it's a straight dovetail. I tried Stew Mac heat stick maybe a year or more ago and it did not work...almost destroyed a Weller soldering iron I purchased just for this job. Heat did not transfer well at all and melted the handle. Was able to salvage the iron, but not the stick...very disappointed.</p>
<p>One vote for conversion. Thanks for the input.</p>
<p></p> Is this a straight, as oppose…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2020-10-21:2177249:Comment:2073282020-10-21T12:41:31.080ZDave Richardhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveRichard983
<p>Is this a straight, as opposed to tapered dovetail? If straight, that has to be one of Gibson's worst ideas ever. I have done several neck resets on those(and now use the Stewmac Heatstick for removal: it eliminates damage or problems from excessive steaming, like delamination). I always convert these to a bolt-on: it seems almost impossible to get a good fit, and good neck angle, with a straight dovetail). </p>
<p>Is this a straight, as opposed to tapered dovetail? If straight, that has to be one of Gibson's worst ideas ever. I have done several neck resets on those(and now use the Stewmac Heatstick for removal: it eliminates damage or problems from excessive steaming, like delamination). I always convert these to a bolt-on: it seems almost impossible to get a good fit, and good neck angle, with a straight dovetail). </p>