Woko 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have taken the clamps off today so far so good I will get the neck rubbed down tomorrow then we can see what is going on. This is not as bad as it looks all the marks are from the backing paper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaxHart85231281734137 1 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 what that? its just flesh wound! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dueling shadow 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 On that second pic, is there a piece sticking out, and if so, what's next? Sanding? I'm just curious, as I have never done a repair before on a broken neck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie Nazarenie 15 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 my fix was not perfect as the break was horrible. i actually think wrapping tightly with tape is better than clamping with this kind of break. i used that fix on a body where i didn't have a big clamp, like i do now. is was so simple and cheap... you really can get a good even pressure like that. i took off the nitro and sanded it even. epoxy is a great filler! if you take off the finish i'd recommend a tru oil finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest icantbuyafender Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 super tight tape is smart. the epoxy does the gripping, while the clamp just holds it in place. it won't break in that spot again. nice job, glad all is well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woko 0 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hello All. I have now sanded down the neck, re-fitted the machine heads and nut. I will re-string it tomorrow night and make sure the head stock dose not come flying off in my hand, before I finish the back of the neck. If all is well I will post new pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMeanie 0 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Looking forward to those progress pics woko. I'm glad it came out OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woko 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 hello All. The strings are back on the guitar and the head stock has not fallen off yet. It tuned up o.k. but the intonation is all to cock as you would expect. I will sort out the tuning and intonation tomorrow then try to finish the back of the neck on Saturday. Pics to follow soon. Thank all for you interest in this project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haz102 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Good luck !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deflepfan 7 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Let me know. This may need "fixing" in the future. Right now it is tight, absolutley no give. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woko 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Let me know. This may need "fixing" in the future. Right now it is tight' date=' absolutley no give. [img']http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7750/picture083h.jpg[/img] Thats how this sg looked the first time I saw it. Then it got dropped again (at a gig the owner tells me) and the whole thing came loose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Woko 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 The stings set up nice tonight intonation also set up ok. Guitar sound good. I am now looking forward to finishing off the neck tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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