Kick At The Top Of The Neck

[Hobbayne]

Just got my VM Jazz back from my tech following a setup, and to have the nut re cut.
He suggested that I upgrade the pots, as they are rather crackly and a bit cack.
He also says the there is a bit of a kick at the top of the neck!
Not wishing to appear an idiot, I just nodded.
What did he mean by this??

[neepheid]

Could he have said "kink"?

[Hobbayne]

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1320160026' post='1423099']
Could he have said "kink"?
[/quote]

No, deffo said kick said it was quite common in Fenders

[icastle]

Not heard 'kick' used in context with a neck issue before.
Perhaps it's just a colloqialism?

As for the pots, I'd be inclined to squirt a couple of pence worth of switch cleaner in them and give them a bit of a clean out - it can work wonders and save you having to spend money on unnecessary replacements.

[KiOgon]

Probably a reference to the [size=7]~[size=4] shape caused by the truss rod, so the last few frets 'kick' up a bit. [/size][/size]
[size=7][size=4]Have you got a 2' steel rule or similar straight edge to lay along the frets & check?[/size][/size]

Edited November 1, 2011 by KiOgon

[WalMan]

Had the same with the first L2500. IIRC we ended up with a refret and shaving at the top of the neck which helped with the action

[Ou7shined]

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1320160026' post='1423099']
Could he have said "kink"?
[/quote]
You of all people should know what a kick at the top of the neck is Matt.

Although why the guy said it was common in Fenders (over any other make) beats me.

[gary mac]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1320160931' post='1423120']
Probably a reference to the [size=7]~[size=4] shape caused by the truss rod, so the last few frets 'kick' up a bit. [/size][/size]
[size=7][size=4]Have you got a 2' steel rule or similar straight edge to lay along the frets & check?[/size][/size]
[/quote]

If you don't have a short steel rule, at a push a credit/debit card isn't a bad substitute

[KiOgon]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1320173720' post='1423374']

If you don't have a short steel rule, at a push a credit/debit card isn't a bad substitute
[/quote]
Well I suppose you could buy one what I meant is a LONG straight edge, like a 24"/2'/60cm steel rule to lay along the top of the frets

[Hobbayne]

Cheers chaps. its not a problem as I never have to venture beyond the 12th fret anyway.
The switch cleaner is a good idea, i,ll give it a go!

[neepheid]

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1320165331' post='1423204']
You of all people should know what a kick at the top of the neck is Matt.

Although why the guy said it was common in Fenders (over any other make) beats me.
[/quote]

I wouldn't have called it a kick, it looked like it had taken a few kicks though! It was more like a Curly Wurly which had been left in the sun

[gary mac]

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1320176776' post='1423443']
Well I suppose you could buy one what I meant is a LONG straight edge, like a 24"/2'/60cm steel rule to lay along the top of the frets
[/quote]

Sorry John, thought we were talking about using a short straight edge for rocking to and fro, spanning three frets.

[Mr. Foxen]

I think it means the ski ramp you get at the end of the neck, sometimes blamed on the shim and tightening the neck too hard down on it (I'm not convinced).