clashcityrocker Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi all,got a replacement jazz neck for my CV jazz. Beautiful thing,just abit concerned how to fit it properly. The 4 mounting holes are in a very slightly different orientation to the squier neck meaning as I tighten them it moves the neck sideways,leaving a big gap between body and neck. I can't 're drill the neck as the difference is only small,also can't seem to get the neck heel totally flat to the body. I don't wanna keep trying just incase I strip the thread Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 You need to plug the holes (drill out and glue in a dowel with wood glue/PVA) then pilot and screw in the correct position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 The last time I encountered this, I bought some dowel from B&Q, drilled the existing screw holes wider to accommodate the dowel and glued them in with wood glue. When the glue had set, I cut the dowel level with the back of the neck and used sandpaper to smooth it out. Finally, I fitted the neck and then marked/drilled new holes. Sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcityrocker Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Brilliant thanks for the reply. Do I drill it out much bigger than the existing holes? I guess the size of the dowel available Cheers Edited just saw the above post,thanks Edited December 10, 2013 by clashcityrocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) [quote name='clashcityrocker' timestamp='1386698491' post='2303262'] Brilliant thanks for the reply. Do I drill it out much bigger than the existing holes? I guess the size of the dowel available Cheers Edited just saw the above post,thanks [/quote] When you buy dowels, buy a drill bit to match the dowel diameter. In my experience, the dowels should be a close fit; close enough that they won't fall out if you put them in "dry" (without glue) and shake the neck. When you glue them in, allow enough time for the glue to set. Do not be tempted to work on them until they are properly set. Edited December 11, 2013 by alyctes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Of course the problem in doing this is that you end up drilling and screwing into end-grain - which is less than desirable if you are looking for a solid fix. If you are set on this method, try and get hard wood dowels if you can... or create your own. Or fit a metal insert kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1386731842' post='2303842'] Or fit a metal insert kit. [/quote] +1 A good modification too, if you want more sustain. Never tried them myself but looks easy enough to fit. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/shop/neck-fixing-kit/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/shop/neck-fixing-kit/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 £40 for that? Somebodies having a laugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) If you get the right drill you might not even need glue. No harm In it though. I can confirm dowels are a cheap easy and effective solution . Just be sure to cut them off level (chisel) and sand it smooth if it isn't already smooth to the touch Put a piece of masking tape round the drill at the correct depth to avoid going too far through the neck. Edited December 12, 2013 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I keep reading the thread title as "Fitting a Second Neck". Stop it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 [quote name='OldG' timestamp='1386698039' post='2303255'] You need to plug the holes (drill out and glue in a dowel with wood glue/PVA) then pilot and screw in the correct position. [/quote]exactly this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Just curious, how good is 'plastic wood' for strength after it's dry? I've always wondered whether this or epoxy based filler is better strength-wise. Sorry for the slight thread derailment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Neither - use a dowel is my advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I would use neck inserts I did this to one of my basses it is easy to do and you can buy a set off of ebay for around a tenner 40 quid for a set is a big time p--s take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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