Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part F

August 30th, 2010

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part F | We discuss the methods for gluing the dovetail neck back into place on an acoustic guitar. Required tools and materials are given. Also we will give you pointers on how the glue the fretboard back into position and replace the fret at the body joint.

Filled Under: Guitar Neck Repairs

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part E

August 29th, 2010

After removing an acoustic guitar neck, you have to test fit the neck to the guitar body and be assured that when you glue the neck back on the guitar that the neck angles are perfectly aligned. This article goes through the necessary steps to fit the neck, both horizontally and vertically and how to adjust the angles as needed.

Filled Under: Guitar Neck Repairs

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part D

August 27th, 2010

If you have a guitar with a cracked heel and the neck has shifted forward, do not fret. This article walks you through a very thorough fix to painlessly fix this problem without removal of the neck. We will show you how to permanently repair the neck so it will not happen again.

Filled Under: Guitar Neck Repairs

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part C

August 25th, 2010

Are you in need of an acoustic guitar neck reset? Is your guitar become much harder to play because the strings are higher. You can do this yourself with the right tools and instruction materials. This is the third in a whole series of articles dedicated to the process of neck removal and resets. This article focuses on loosening and removing stubborn joints.

Filled Under: Guitar Disassembly, Guitar Neck Repairs

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part B

August 23rd, 2010

Are you in need of an acoustic guitar neck reset? Is your guitar become much harder to play because the strings are higher. You can do this yourself with the right tools and instruction materials. This is the second in a whole series of articles dedicated to the process of neck removal and resets, you will learn how to soften the glue joint and pop the neck free.

Filled Under: Guitar Disassembly, Guitar Neck Repairs

Acoustic Guitar Neck Reset – Part A

August 15th, 2010

Are you in need of an acoustic guitar neck reset? Is your guitar become much harder to play because the strings are higher. You can do this yourself with the right tools and instruction materials. This is the first in a whole series of articles dedicated to the process of neck removal and resets.

Filled Under: Guitar Disassembly, Guitar Neck Repairs

Gluing a New Bridge Plate

August 10th, 2010

This article will take you thorough the necessary steps to glue a new bridge plate inside an acoustic guitar. We will also cover the materials and tools necessary to complete this operation.

Filled Under: Guitar Bridge Repairs, Guitar Plate Repairs

Making a New Bridge Plate

August 8th, 2010

If you have a cracked, loose or broken bridge plate, it is likely it will need removal and replacement. This article goes through the steps necessary to measure the inside of the guitar to make a template and construct a new guitar bridge plate. All the steps are detailed, including the necessary tools and materials to complete a profession repair job.

Filled Under: Guitar Bridge Repairs, Guitar Plate Repairs

How to Remove a Loose Bridge Plate

August 6th, 2010

If you have severe bellying and or cupping of the guitar top in front of and to the rear of a guitar bridge, one of the likely caused can be a loose or broken bridge plate. This article will give you step by step direction in the careful removal of the bridge plate. We also discuss the tools that are required and how you can modify a common wonder bar, pry bar into a bridge plate removal tool.

Filled Under: Crack & Brace Repair, Guitar Bridge Repairs, Guitar Buzzes, Guitar Plate Repairs

Repairing Improperly Set Bridges

August 4th, 2010

While this may be a seldom seen condition, it would be wise to know how to correct a acoustic guitar with an improperly set of a bridge that slid out of position. We discuss how to fix the problem, and what materials and tools that are required to repair it.

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Filled Under: Guitar Bridge Repairs


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