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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | Hi Guys,
Could someone explain the details on what is involved in a neck reset at the mother ship?
It will be for a early 90's legend.
Thanks !
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Best info would be to call the service dept. and ask them. Dave |
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Location: N.J. | Erniewan,
Basically they take a HUGE saw and riiipp..... :p :D
Actually I had a neck reset done at the mothership and I could not have been happier when I got it back. It plays so much better since I got it back and the turnaroud time was excellent as well. Good Luck! ;) |
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Location: south east Michigan | I had a neck reset done a while back myself. Makes it like a brand new guitar.
But your asking for details...not testimonials.
I'm not sure but I imagine that the neck is seperated from the body and shimmed or adjusted to compensate for years of tension and ageing. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | I have sent several guitars back for the job, and it includes recutting the neck angle, dressing the frets, and restoring the guitar to factory spec. E.g., my Thunderbolt plays like a new guitar.
It usually runs in the vicinity of $175 including shipping, but the current rate would have to be obtained from Kim or John. |
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Location: Rocky River, Ohio | Thanks Guys...
I guess I was more concerned with the finish on the top of the guitar. Can the neck be removed and re-installed without harming a nicely aged finish?
Ernie |
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Location: south east Michigan | The process did not bother my '70 Balladeer at all. |
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Location: NJ | yup. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | No worries on the finish. |
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Details on a neck reset