Hi all, this is most first post here. Here's my situation: I got a 74 scalloped fender neck in a trade and it plays good except I noticed it is back bowed. I turned the rod as loose as it can get to give it relief but around the 15th fret it starts a back bow. This causes the lower frets to buzz even with high action. I put a shim and it helped a little but then I was concerned about the warp. I'm also using 8-46 strings. It is unfinished on the fingerboard as well. Any help on giving it relief would be good.
My second question. I've got another Mexican Fender I want to refret and scallop. Do I need to get the fingerboard level, then scallop? Also, are hammering frets in with a fret hammer a good method or must I get a fret caul and press arbor? Also, once a neck is scalloped,and I want to make sure the neck is straight on the fret side, how would I check and make the necessary sanding? Thanks so much everyone for reading.
Glen
