picker Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There's a guy on Craigs list who wants to sell a neck from a Lite Ash Tele. He says it needs a "little work" because it has a twist in it. Can anything be done to actually fix a twisted neck? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Psmith Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Picker, a quick look through the index of the Guitar Player Repair Guide shows nothing on adjusting a twisted neck. I have an old edition (2nd), so there may be something more recent. My personal advice -don't mess with it. "Monsters are real, and Ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." Stephen King http://www.novparolo.com https://thewinstonpsmithproject.bandcamp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Serious work: fretboard-planing and re-fretting would be in order to truly correct a "twist", and some twists are worse than others, being effectively, practically, irreparable. If it's subtle enough, it might be possible to improve it with a fret-job. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fraser Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 That's not a neck, that's a project. If you have the time, it might be cool to learn lutherie skills on. But if it's a playable neck you're after, mmm, I think I'd stay away from that one. Scott Fraser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Put the money towards a straight one...and just pass on it. Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks guys. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Depends what he wants for it. If it's really cheap, wouldn't it be worth replacing the neck? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Depends what he wants for it. If it's really cheap, wouldn't it be worth replacing the neck? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I say YES! based on the radical twist that was on my Fender P Bass.. it took over a week to put it right, set up in a fixture, or jig that was designed to pull the neck and twist it in the required direction, many "fingers" that pulled the neck in areas along the neck, at the same time it was under a heat blanket with steam applied on and off during the process. After two years the neck it still perfect. http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 A good luthier can fix it with heat/steam sometimes, but I would just buy a new neck from one of the on line cheapo guitar parts stores http://byoguitar.com/Guitar_Kits/Bodies--Necks-and-Wood/Necks.aspx . It might be worth it if he only wants 10 bucks for it otherwise it is a bad buy. I did fix twisted neck on my Petillo custom by filing the jumbo frets and it plays excellently but I already had the guitar long paid for. dbm If it sounds good, it is good !! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=143231&content=music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larryz Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Depends what he wants for it. If it's really cheap, wouldn't it be worth replacing the neck? G. I don't think he's getting the guitar with it... Take care, Larryz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Update: among other things- like a broken neck- my Les paul had developed a slight twist, with more relief under the 6th/Low-E string than under the 1st/High-E string. Mr. Eric Aceto/Ithaca Stringed Instruments, luthier/violin crafter extraordinaire, is going to fix that for me, most likely by a comprehensive fret-job done with the guitar on an Erlewine Neck-Jig. I have heard of luthiers doing an extensive twist-correction as Lee "Dr. Ellwood" describes above; but that's a serious project for a seasoned pro, or a learning experience for mere mortals. Do you want a cheap neck, or a potentially expensive project? So, they are potentially fixable- it's just a judgement call on any given pretzel-neck whether it's worth the effort, time and expense. Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Depends what he wants for it. If it's really cheap, wouldn't it be worth replacing the neck? G. I don't think he's getting the guitar with it... DOH!!!!! G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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