neck reset on 60's Harmony flatop - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T08:44:53Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/neck-reset-on-60s-harmony?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks all for the info!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-15:2177249:Comment:199122009-10-15T06:27:17.964ZJeff Berdollthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffBerdollt
Thanks all for the info!
Thanks all for the info! Jeff, another thing to do as…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-14:2177249:Comment:199042009-10-14T23:23:40.103Zonewenthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/onewent
Jeff, another thing to do as you drill the steam hole is:<br />
1. watch the sawdust..if the sawdust ends after a short bit you've hit the pocket .. if it changes color, you've likely hit the end block and may want to try again at a different angle or location<br />
2. as you drill, drill very slowly so you can 'feel' when the bit passes from the fingerboard wood into the pocket .. the resistance goes away.<br />
3. I, too, like to look at the holes once the neck is off, to see where the bit ended up .. I keep…
Jeff, another thing to do as you drill the steam hole is:<br />
1. watch the sawdust..if the sawdust ends after a short bit you've hit the pocket .. if it changes color, you've likely hit the end block and may want to try again at a different angle or location<br />
2. as you drill, drill very slowly so you can 'feel' when the bit passes from the fingerboard wood into the pocket .. the resistance goes away.<br />
3. I, too, like to look at the holes once the neck is off, to see where the bit ended up .. I keep notes of the type guitar and which way to angle the bit for future reference.<br />
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My notes for a 60's Harmony 12 string say "angle drill slightly toward dovetail", which is what someone suggested to you earlier. It appears that the pocket is just short of the 15th fret.<br />
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Let us know where you find the pocket in relation to the 15th fret..I have a Harmony just like that in line for a neck set. Good luck with the project .. Tom Ooops this was meant for the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-14:2177249:Comment:198692009-10-14T15:57:56.678ZRob Mercurehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobMercure
Ooops this was meant for the other Harmonly listing - sorry.
Ooops this was meant for the other Harmonly listing - sorry. Good ol' axe.Put new frets on…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-14:2177249:Comment:198612009-10-14T10:15:17.325ZTim Macehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace
Good ol' axe.Put new frets on and a compensated saddle too! Gold frets would look nice.LMII has<br />
them.
Good ol' axe.Put new frets on and a compensated saddle too! Gold frets would look nice.LMII has<br />
them. Here it is...
I was attracted…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-14:2177249:Comment:198582009-10-14T08:18:51.578ZJeff Berdollthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffBerdollt
Here it is...<br />
I was attracted by the wonderfull Brazilian fingerboard.
Here it is...<br />
I was attracted by the wonderfull Brazilian fingerboard. Let's see it!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-13:2177249:Comment:198352009-10-13T12:29:47.721ZTim Macehttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/TimMace
Let's see it!
Let's see it! Hi Brian, it's a strong ladde…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-13:2177249:Comment:198322009-10-13T06:19:39.734ZJeff Berdollthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffBerdollt
Hi Brian, it's a strong ladder bracing. A bit heavy in my opinion compared to the very thin mahogany top.<br />
I don't know yet about the sound as the guitar came in my hands not playable.<br />
Jeff
Hi Brian, it's a strong ladder bracing. A bit heavy in my opinion compared to the very thin mahogany top.<br />
I don't know yet about the sound as the guitar came in my hands not playable.<br />
Jeff Hi Jeff, out of curiosity, wh…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-12:2177249:Comment:198222009-10-12T21:58:42.722ZBrian Farrellhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BrianFarrell
Hi Jeff, out of curiosity, what is the top bracing on that model? ladder or X?<br />
-Brian
Hi Jeff, out of curiosity, what is the top bracing on that model? ladder or X?<br />
-Brian Yes, angled toward the headst…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-12:2177249:Comment:198182009-10-12T19:06:34.964ZMike Kolbhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
Yes, angled toward the headstock.... and maybe slightly in toward the center as well, but not enough to risk hitting the trussrod. I'll start the hole at the 15th fret (or whichever fret occurs past the body line) and "aim" the bit to the middle of the next fret up the neck... if that makes any sense?
Yes, angled toward the headstock.... and maybe slightly in toward the center as well, but not enough to risk hitting the trussrod. I'll start the hole at the 15th fret (or whichever fret occurs past the body line) and "aim" the bit to the middle of the next fret up the neck... if that makes any sense? Thanks Mike, by "toward the h…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2009-10-12:2177249:Comment:198122009-10-12T15:22:08.356ZJeff Berdollthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffBerdollt
Thanks Mike, by "toward the head" do you mean toward the head of the neck?<br />
Jeff
Thanks Mike, by "toward the head" do you mean toward the head of the neck?<br />
Jeff