neilpanda Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I just love my 335 so much! But I just really dont like the over-sized epi headstock. Along with ne neck being a little too big for my liking. So Im wondering if any of you guys know of any luthiers of people who can build custom necks. I already have contacted one that I have had experience with before, but Im just wondering if you know of anyone who can do the job. I really have no set price, but it would be nice to get a deal! Beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 You won't need a new neck if it's too big that's always easier than too small on a neck since it's a fairly easy process to sand it down yourself. You can make a pattern from a neck you really like to help you keep it even and than just sand it to shape. It's a Epiphone so your don't have a ton of money at risk anyway so just be careful keep it even and measure often, since it's a hell of a lot easier to make it smaller than to need to replace it in a larger size. Having a new custom neck made and installed would probably cost at least two or even three times more than the guitar is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 You won't need a new neck if it's too big that's always easier than too small on a neck since it's a fairly easy process to sand it down yourself. You can make a pattern from a neck you really like to help you keep it even and than just sand it to shape. It's a Epiphone so your don't have a ton of money at risk anyway so just be careful keep it even and measure often, since it's a hell of a lot easier to make it smaller than to need to replace it in a larger size. Having a new custom neck made and installed would probably cost at least two or even three times more than the guitar is worth. You know how difficult and risky it is to replace a set in neck? And as Retro stated it'd be two or three time's what the guitar is originally worth...Sanding it down is actually a pretty great idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I know but I hate that stinking headstock! maybe I should just change this thing to an entire build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 so trim the headstock once again a easy and minor job needing only simple tools. It's a Epi for god sake it doesn't have enough value to damage so get a nice file a 12 pack of beer and a box of sandpaper and get to shaping and trimming what do you have to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Just to reset a set neck from my luthier is 400 bucks, let alone building a custom neck and attaching it. Just reshape it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I know but I hate that stinking headstock! maybe I should just change this thing to an entire build? Sell it to me Buy a Gibson. Problem solved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Get a used 339 and sell your epi. You will like the 30/60 neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 It's an Epi, not a maestro or first act. By all means, do some neck sanding, but don't start hacking it up. If you absolutely can't stand the headstock shape, sell it and get a Gibson. It may not be worth as much as a Gibson, but it ain't worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hmm, good suggestions. I guess its back t the thinking chamber for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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