Damaged Maple Fender Guitar Neck - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T20:32:41Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/damaged-maple-fender-guitar-neck?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A145584&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOops! Thanks for catching tha…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-09:2177249:Comment:1453402015-04-09T15:03:48.527ZPaul Breenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulBreen
<p>Oops! Thanks for catching that bit of bad advice Jeff. I should refrain from posting in the AM before the morning fog lifts. Yes, exactly the opposite of what I said.</p>
<p>Oops! Thanks for catching that bit of bad advice Jeff. I should refrain from posting in the AM before the morning fog lifts. Yes, exactly the opposite of what I said.</p> It's the other way around, Pa…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-09:2177249:Comment:1454312015-04-09T11:03:30.630ZJeff Highlandhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffHighland
<p>It's the other way around, Paul</p>
<p>You need clearance on the holes through the body , but they do need to "bite into" the neck or they will not hold it on.</p>
<p>It's the other way around, Paul</p>
<p>You need clearance on the holes through the body , but they do need to "bite into" the neck or they will not hold it on.</p> Of course I cant see everythi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-07:2177249:Comment:1453282015-04-07T18:48:54.224ZAndrewhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
Of course I cant see everything from those pics, but Id go for it if you're fixing it up for yourself. If you wanted to flip it, the finish work would be more involved to get a decent return on your time.
Of course I cant see everything from those pics, but Id go for it if you're fixing it up for yourself. If you wanted to flip it, the finish work would be more involved to get a decent return on your time. Hi Andrew, the asking price i…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-07:2177249:Comment:1454192015-04-07T17:45:30.880ZMatt Haugenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/stringer
<p>Hi Andrew, the asking price is $120.00</p>
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<p>Hi Andrew, the asking price is $120.00</p>
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<p></p> Btw Matt, how much is the sel…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1453262015-04-06T20:31:30.051ZAndrewhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
Btw Matt, how much is the seller asking for the guitar? Thats probably an important factor :P.
Btw Matt, how much is the seller asking for the guitar? Thats probably an important factor :P. They say there are no stupid…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1453242015-04-06T20:25:15.237ZAndrewhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
They say there are no stupid questions Ned :). I dont think there would be any real advantage. Threaded inserts still thread into the wood the same as screws. So long as theyre installed properly screws are strong and trouble free. Inserts and bolts would make for an unnecessary extra step and expense. Unfortunately the vast majority of people who use screws for woodworking dont know the difference and just use em like theyre framing with 2x4s.
They say there are no stupid questions Ned :). I dont think there would be any real advantage. Threaded inserts still thread into the wood the same as screws. So long as theyre installed properly screws are strong and trouble free. Inserts and bolts would make for an unnecessary extra step and expense. Unfortunately the vast majority of people who use screws for woodworking dont know the difference and just use em like theyre framing with 2x4s. Time + more materials = more…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1455952015-04-06T17:07:45.574ZPaul Breenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulBreen
<p>Time + more materials = more money</p>
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<p>Any business, in the business of mass production is always looking for ways to shave pennies, which add up to dollars, when talking about hundreds or thousands of units produced.</p>
<p>Time + more materials = more money</p>
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<p>Any business, in the business of mass production is always looking for ways to shave pennies, which add up to dollars, when talking about hundreds or thousands of units produced.</p> This is probablly a "dumb boy…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1454992015-04-06T16:38:20.125ZNed Knepphttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>This is probablly a "dumb boy" question by an acoustic guy but why aren't inserts and bolts used here instead of wood screws?</p>
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<p>This is probablly a "dumb boy" question by an acoustic guy but why aren't inserts and bolts used here instead of wood screws?</p>
<p></p> The wood at the back of the n…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1453182015-04-06T15:08:15.399ZPaul Breenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulBreen
<p>The wood at the back of the neck blew out because the holes where not drilled to provide clearance for the screws. After you repair it, you should size the neck holes so the screws have some space around them and do not bite into the neck holes at all. The screws should only bite and hold into the body or the neck may not pull down correctly. I always drill neck attachment holes out when doing a set-up on bolt on neck instruments if I find this condition.</p>
<p>The wood at the back of the neck blew out because the holes where not drilled to provide clearance for the screws. After you repair it, you should size the neck holes so the screws have some space around them and do not bite into the neck holes at all. The screws should only bite and hold into the body or the neck may not pull down correctly. I always drill neck attachment holes out when doing a set-up on bolt on neck instruments if I find this condition.</p> I like it.
If you plug the h…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-04-06:2177249:Comment:1454072015-04-06T10:51:32.055ZAndrewhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
I like it.<br/>
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If you plug the holes properly youll have no problem with the string tension. Your routing and filleting idea sounds very plausible - it can be difficult to get a good fitting plug unless you have a dedicated cutter for the size you need. Of course the same could be said for making a snug fillet.<br />
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Without seeing the body up close, it looks pretty saveable to me. I wouldnt do any finish repair though, just put things back together. Very Cobain-esque.
I like it.<br/>
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If you plug the holes properly youll have no problem with the string tension. Your routing and filleting idea sounds very plausible - it can be difficult to get a good fitting plug unless you have a dedicated cutter for the size you need. Of course the same could be said for making a snug fillet.<br />
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Without seeing the body up close, it looks pretty saveable to me. I wouldnt do any finish repair though, just put things back together. Very Cobain-esque.