bcjim Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 I just tried to mill of the top of my neck because it was a one piece maple and the finger board was screwed. So I figured I could just mill it off and I think I did it too deep. I guess the next thing to do is throw it away and just get a new neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstellar Posted March 12, 2005 Report Share Posted March 12, 2005 Wow man sorry to hear that... ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digideus Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 yeah, bummer. Well at least you can use the neck as a template, and you may be able to reuse the truss rod and tuners "allways look on the bright side of life...>" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstellar Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 yeah, bummer. Well at least you can use the neck as a template, and you may be able to reuse the truss rod and tuners "allways look on the bright side of life...>" ← I agree, The most valid thing when it comes to a project is time. you can re build it you can !!!!!!!!!!!! EUW YEAH!!! ROCK ON.. (Sorry, I've had a few beers) Rebuild and kick ass...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 How far down did you go? If you're going to make your own fretboard, try an extra-thick one. Or lay in a piece of wood a different color and make a "laminated" fretboard. Make sure the truss rod channel is deep enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 How far down did you go? If you're going to make your own fretboard, try an extra-thick one. Or lay in a piece of wood a different color and make a "laminated" fretboard. Make sure the truss rod channel is deep enough. ← I'm with erik here, just add a laminate to correct the depth of the truss rod channel, then add your fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcjim Posted March 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 (edited) I can see the truss rod from where I started taking the fingerboard down, but on the other hand there is still fine lines as to where the fret slots where. You can still see all of them, very lightly but they are still there, So maybe there is still hope. If the fret slots are still visible, is it still good to go? I tried to even it where the locking nut goes, and there it is nice and level, but as it gets further down the board it seems like Iwent too deep. Edited March 13, 2005 by bcjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted March 13, 2005 Report Share Posted March 13, 2005 Yes, it should be fine, since the fret slots never go thru a fretboard, but to make sure measure your fretboard to be exact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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