picker Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hey guys, I have a question. Some years back, I stumbled across a dumpster bound Silvertone/Harmony acoustic just like the one I learned to play on. It is one of the parlor-sized ones that have no truss rod, and this one has a forward bow on the neck. This one might benefit from a neck reset, but obviously, I could buy a better guitar than this for what a reset would cost. There is a certain sentimental value involved here, and it would be kinda cool to do solo acoustic blues on an ancient cheapo, but maybe not cool enough to get into all of this. But, for the sake of curiosity, does anybody know if they used hide glue on the neck joints of those old cheapies? It would make dismounting the neck more possible than if they used carpenter's glue, or so I'm told. Anybody know? By the way, Happy Turkey Day, y'all!!! Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertbluesman Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Some luthiers have a heat press which can be used to straighten out the necks in some cases. But to answer your question I think most all old types used hide glue, although I am not sure if your old box has it that way. 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...
d halfnote Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Why not skip all the somewhat experimental extra work & just use it for Dobro-style slide ? :idk d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Why not skip all the somewhat experimental extra work & just use it for Dobro-style slide ? :idk I've thought about that, just curious about other possibilities. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I think he usually does electronix but have y'tried posing that Q to Myles Rose ? d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 No, I wouldn't bother him with luthiery questions. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d halfnote Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Who knows---he may be looking for [inter-thread alert !] something new ! d=halfnote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 A pic of the extent of the bow would be helpful... Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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