Guest MoJo Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I bought a Silver Series Squier Precision off BC's very own Loudnclear. Terry had replaced the neck as the original had a twist in it. I have the original neck and although I love the bass as it is, it'd be nice for it to be 100% original. Is there any way the twist can be taken out of the original neck or is it just firewood now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/markmojo1962/media/2015-01-17%2017.45.19_zps9av04psv.png.html This is the heel of the neck with the head lying flat on the surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinaelias Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Dave's World of Fun Stuff has a few videos on the subject that may help Fender Bass Bent Neck Repair: http://youtu.be/4KsY-aX-zzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've read that heating a neck and then clamping it straight can work - but I don't know how luthiers apply the heat - do they use heat guns? That neck's pretty badly twisted though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've straightened quite a few necks using the same method Dave uses in the video but never tried to take a twist out. I've a couple of ideas but having never tested them myself they could well be useless or be a long road for a shortcut. I'll have a good think about it but the main idea I've got involves a lot of work. Keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1421525330' post='2662345'] I've straightened quite a few necks using the same method Dave uses in the video but never tried to take a twist out. I've a couple of ideas but having never tested them myself they could well be useless or be a long road for a shortcut. I'll have a good think about it but the main idea I've got involves a lot of work. Keep you posted. [/quote] Thanks Edited January 18, 2015 by MoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Plenty of info about neck correction methods. Whether it is worth the effort is another issue, you may need to construct heater / steam boxes, clamps etc, If that is your bent, could be an interesting project (pun intended). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1421521912' post='2662283'] I've read that heating a neck and then clamping it straight can work - but I don't know how luthiers apply the heat - do they use heat guns? That neck's pretty badly twisted though [/quote] Halogen lights usually, left all day and over night, though it often works in the short term, apparently there is no guarantee it'll last. I had a 70's Strat done years back, it had a massive chunky neck. I informed the guy who's bought it from me but never got to find out if it lasted, it was in 10/10 condition otherwise so I don't think he was playing it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That's about as severe a twist as I've seen. The only reliable way to have that straightened will be to split the fretboard from the neck, level the neck then reapply the fretboard (or more likely, a new one). Downsides is the neck will probably be thinner or need a more slab-like fretboard. It's not a job for an amateur though, this is heavy duty luthier work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I've taken a minor twist out with a G clamp and wood chocks, using a hairdryer to heat the neck right up several times a day, and a spray bottle to mist water on the neck before heating. Certainly worth a shot, nothing to lose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 [quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1421775752' post='2664888'] That's about as severe a twist as I've seen. The only reliable way to have that straightened will be to split the fretboard from the neck, level the neck then reapply the fretboard (or more likely, a new one). Downsides is the neck will probably be thinner or need a more slab-like fretboard. It's not a job for an amateur though, this is heavy duty luthier work. [/quote] It is saying give me a nice slab of ebony fretless. My wallet is saying this will not be cost effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom skool Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 so long as its straight, does it matter? its possibly more ergonomic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom skool Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 so long as its straight, does it matter? its possibly more ergonomic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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