dlaxer6 Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I've been looking everywhere for a guide on the best way to remove a set neck.. the only thing i could find was one about a broken neck les paul.. and it looks like they had to remove the fretboard to take the neck off.. I dont really want to do that.. Is there any easier way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaxer6 Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 lol please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 It ain't gonna happen with out taking the fretboard off. You need the board off to get access to the sides of the tennon so that you can seperate the glueline there, then run in water and heat to separate the bottom surface of the tenon from the pocket. Compared to freeing the neck popping the board off is a walk in the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Is there any easier way? ← No. Not unless you're doing it on an acoustic. I've done one of each (acoustic and LP). And the answer is... No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstellar Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Is there any easier way? ← No. Not unless you're doing it on an acoustic. I've done one of each (acoustic and LP). And the answer is... No. ← Looking at a similar rapair.. on an epi-le-paul... how do I get the fretboard off on the body end where it lays over the body a bit... ( LOTS of steam is that the clue?) I guess I need son advice on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 exactly like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallicaforlife Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 exactly like this BUMP That doesn't show how to get the fingerboard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 exactly like this BUMP That doesn't show how to get the fingerboard of. It doesnt need to. There are a ton of tutorials already on how to do that. There is a really good one on the main site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDub Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 When people do neck resets on acoustics, they pull a fret at the neck joint, and after measurung carefully, drill a smell hole into the neck joint through the fret slot. Then, using a special setup with a hose and needle, they put steam through the hole into the neck joint to loosen the glue. Look on the OLF for a tutorial, I think there's some there. And check Stew Mac for the equipment. I've seen people rig up a pressure cooker for the steam, or an espresso maker, but I caution you. Steam can build up VERY high pressures, and you must have a relief of some sort, so you don't blow yourself up. Don't see why that wouldn't work for an electric too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Different joint, more surface area, and usually no void at the end of the tenon to allow steam to reach all faces of the joint. Also, unlike a dovetail, a straight mortice and tenon won't become loose as you pull it up, because it isn't tapered, and it will have a large, inaccessible area at the base of the joint which is glued, unlike a dovetail or mortice and tenon on an acoustic. In short, you need the fretboard off to have a decent chance of removing the neck cleanly and without damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 The easiest way is to stand with the guitar in playing position with your speaker cabinet behind you and to your left, play like you're really getting into it, then go in for a solo up on the high frets and turn sharply to your left and bend your knees a little. The neck should come clean off if you did it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDub Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Different joint, more surface area, and usually no void at the end of the tenon to allow steam to reach all faces of the joint. Also, unlike a dovetail, a straight mortice and tenon won't become loose as you pull it up, because it isn't tapered, and it will have a large, inaccessible area at the base of the joint which is glued, unlike a dovetail or mortice and tenon on an acoustic. In short, you need the fretboard off to have a decent chance of removing the neck cleanly and without damage. Great poitsn Setch. Forgot about the large flat surface of the tenon on the bottom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The easiest way is to stand with the guitar in playing position with your speaker cabinet behind you and to your left, play like you're really getting into it, then go in for a solo up on the high frets and turn sharply to your left and bend your knees a little. The neck should come clean off if you did it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiewarlock Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 well if the neck is broken, why not remove the fretboard, and route the neck pocket??? YOu have to build a new neck anyways. That's what i did to a PRS i built and the neck angle was a mess as well as the scale, to i deceide to scrape it all, i removed the fretboard, chopped the neck ( cuz it was glued with epoxy) and then routed the pocket again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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