Fingerboard Extension Shim Advice.... - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T13:53:11Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/fingerboard-extension-shim?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A59675&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf the neck reset is perfect,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-06-13:2177249:Comment:600942011-06-13T12:03:44.743ZJim Bancrofthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JimBancroft
<p>If the neck reset is perfect, I wouldn't be that concerned with shimming the extension unless the customer plays up there or doesn't like the fall off.</p>
<p>If a shim needs to be added, I don't totally eliminate the fall off as a thick shim doesn't look that good. If the guitar has fretboard binding it is hard to not make it show. </p>
<p>If a shim is required it is best to install on the extension when the neck is off. Of the resets I have done I'd say only 10% or less actually needed…</p>
<p>If the neck reset is perfect, I wouldn't be that concerned with shimming the extension unless the customer plays up there or doesn't like the fall off.</p>
<p>If a shim needs to be added, I don't totally eliminate the fall off as a thick shim doesn't look that good. If the guitar has fretboard binding it is hard to not make it show. </p>
<p>If a shim is required it is best to install on the extension when the neck is off. Of the resets I have done I'd say only 10% or less actually needed shimming.</p>
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<p>Jim</p> I appreciate the thought but…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-06-10:2177249:Comment:594482011-06-10T21:50:38.701ZGary Friedhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GaryFried
I appreciate the thought but I don't really think that I'd be willing to go that route. The guitar plays great up until the 15th fret and gets higher towards the last 2-3 frets. This particular guitar was a nightmare to work on the neck was glued so excessively that removing it was a real chore. The guitar plays infinitely better than it ever has. I will talk with the customer and see where he wants to go. My other problem is that the shim would be incredibly thick and wouldn't look too…
I appreciate the thought but I don't really think that I'd be willing to go that route. The guitar plays great up until the 15th fret and gets higher towards the last 2-3 frets. This particular guitar was a nightmare to work on the neck was glued so excessively that removing it was a real chore. The guitar plays infinitely better than it ever has. I will talk with the customer and see where he wants to go. My other problem is that the shim would be incredibly thick and wouldn't look too pleasing. Maby add incrementally taller…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-06-10:2177249:Comment:596782011-06-10T21:05:37.319ZFRANKhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PAUL
Maby add incrementally taller frets from 15 on down level crown and polish add more relief ? it might make it look like an expansion bridge but it'll Play if you can still achieve this ...
Maby add incrementally taller frets from 15 on down level crown and polish add more relief ? it might make it look like an expansion bridge but it'll Play if you can still achieve this ... Thanks for the reply. The nec…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-06-10:2177249:Comment:596752011-06-10T20:56:41.996ZGary Friedhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GaryFried
Thanks for the reply. The neck is set perfectly the straight edge falls right to the top of the bridge. The top isn't falling into the sound hole. The guitar seems to have had some weird geometry going on from the beginning as the customer has told me that guitar has had unplayably high action since he bought it. I guess it was an oversight not thinking about the extra two frets on the extension.
Thanks for the reply. The neck is set perfectly the straight edge falls right to the top of the bridge. The top isn't falling into the sound hole. The guitar seems to have had some weird geometry going on from the beginning as the customer has told me that guitar has had unplayably high action since he bought it. I guess it was an oversight not thinking about the extra two frets on the extension. Did you overset the neck? If…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-06-10:2177249:Comment:596712011-06-10T20:27:28.499ZHoward Klepperhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HowardKlepper
<p>Did you overset the neck? If the set is right, then you need to shim, unless the top is collapsing into the sound hole. In that case some internal repair would be needed.</p>
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<p>If it has too much fall away, you should do whatever it takes to make it right. Your investment in time so far has nothing to do with your obligation to your client. You held yourself out as being able to do the job right; you gave a price; you have an obligation. Stop looking at the clock; some jobs…</p>
<p>Did you overset the neck? If the set is right, then you need to shim, unless the top is collapsing into the sound hole. In that case some internal repair would be needed.</p>
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<p>If it has too much fall away, you should do whatever it takes to make it right. Your investment in time so far has nothing to do with your obligation to your client. You held yourself out as being able to do the job right; you gave a price; you have an obligation. Stop looking at the clock; some jobs just go that way. Your charge should include that possibility. Look at the long run of neck resets and charge for the long run.</p>