| Broken Neck Repair- Taylor |
Another tragic story of a broken neck,
this time on a Taylor Baby. This guitar
uses an intricate saw-tooth joint
instead of a scarf joint. It will need to
be set tight to get a strong repair.
Note that the glue has failed in this
case, probably due to heat. There is
no real wood breakage, all I need to do
is glue it back together. However...
this time on a Taylor Baby. This guitar
uses an intricate saw-tooth joint
instead of a scarf joint. It will need to
be set tight to get a strong repair.
Note that the glue has failed in this
case, probably due to heat. There is
no real wood breakage, all I need to do
is glue it back together. However...
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The clapming assembly will need to put
force on the headstock in the direction
of the neck, which is somewhat
difficult.Here's my method of getting a
good clamp assembly on this type of
joint. First, I bolt these wood bars onto
the headstock using the tuner holes.
force on the headstock in the direction
of the neck, which is somewhat
difficult.Here's my method of getting a
good clamp assembly on this type of
joint. First, I bolt these wood bars onto
the headstock using the tuner holes.
Second, I make a caul to fit the heel of
the neck, which is held in place with
tape. Then I use my long bar clamps to
push the headstock onto the neck.
There are three clamps holding the
assembly. The two side clamps
provide the real pressure, while the
clamp running against the fingerboard
is used to align the headstock joint.
With this system, it is actually possible
to apply too much pressure and break
the joint further. I've also made a caul
to fit the heel of the neck, which is held
in place with tape until the clamps are
tight.
the neck, which is held in place with
tape. Then I use my long bar clamps to
push the headstock onto the neck.
There are three clamps holding the
assembly. The two side clamps
provide the real pressure, while the
clamp running against the fingerboard
is used to align the headstock joint.
With this system, it is actually possible
to apply too much pressure and break
the joint further. I've also made a caul
to fit the heel of the neck, which is held
in place with tape until the clamps are
tight.
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