mikhailgtrski Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 I'm getting ready to replace the fingerboard on an Epi dreadnought, leaving the neck in place. Is there any risk of neck warpage if if it sits with the fingerboard off for an extended period? I'd slacken the truss rod first, of course. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 I have not done it on an acoustic, but I've taken off the fingerboards of three necks and they sat without fingerboards for a few months and I diddn't have a problem with one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 If there would be any risk, just keep the neck clamped against a flat surface to prevent it from warping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Mike....I'm about undertake a similar fretboard removal and replacement and I'm more concerned about damage to the guitar body from the steam heat treatment. Do you or any other readers have any tips to offer? Regards, Sarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Check out Frets.com. Shouldn't affect the neck joint or the overall stability, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhailgtrski Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Mike....I'm about undertake a similar fretboard removal and replacement and I'm more concerned about damage to the guitar body from the steam heat treatment. Do you or any other readers have any tips to offer? Regards, Sarge Sorry, no. We just leveled the board and did a re-fret. That bad epoxy job on the Epi inlays cleaned up real nice... we'll try the fingerboard replacement later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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