bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
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treyhaislip
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Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
I've had some that were super tight and others that were not tight at all. Shouldn't be a problem once screwed down tightly.
I've had some that were super tight and others that were not tight at all. Shouldn't be a problem once screwed down tightly.
dazzlindino
New member
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
...considering 95% of the neck "dangles in mid air"...no...
...considering 95% of the neck "dangles in mid air"...no...
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
I have one of the Telebration Fender Teles roughly worth 2k dollars and you can fit a coin on each side of the neck pocket when the neck is on. Shouldn't be a problem.
Tighter the better, though. Same with the neck pockets
I have one of the Telebration Fender Teles roughly worth 2k dollars and you can fit a coin on each side of the neck pocket when the neck is on. Shouldn't be a problem.
Tighter the better, though. Same with the neck pockets
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
That's a sad tale.
That's a sad tale.
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Well I have to admit, you can't actually fit a coin in there but there is a very notiable gap, that shouldn't be there. You'd think that Fender has had the time to fine tune their pocket and neck routing machines by now.
But it sounds and plays good, and stays in tune so no problem.
Another odd thing about this Telebration model (75 blcok tele custom) is that those are to celebrate Teles history and legacy and were limited special editions. Mine is ash body in natural finish and the best they can do is make the body out of 3 pieces... on a natural finish...
Well I have to admit, you can't actually fit a coin in there but there is a very notiable gap, that shouldn't be there. You'd think that Fender has had the time to fine tune their pocket and neck routing machines by now.
But it sounds and plays good, and stays in tune so no problem.
Another odd thing about this Telebration model (75 blcok tele custom) is that those are to celebrate Teles history and legacy and were limited special editions. Mine is ash body in natural finish and the best they can do is make the body out of 3 pieces... on a natural finish...
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
I have heard some strats/teles can be 5 piece or more. There's pics floating around the net i think. The neck pocket isn't good enough considering even cheap china kits can get it right. But if it plays good then who cares.
I have heard some strats/teles can be 5 piece or more. There's pics floating around the net i think. The neck pocket isn't good enough considering even cheap china kits can get it right. But if it plays good then who cares.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Yeah, if it plays good then who cares.
Me personally I wouldn't want anything more than 2 pieces for a Natural Finish...
Yeah, if it plays good then who cares.
Me personally I wouldn't want anything more than 2 pieces for a Natural Finish...
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
My shinobi build is 10 piece. :laughing:
My shinobi build is 10 piece. :laughing:
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Hahahaha! Whole different animal pal
Hahahaha! Whole different animal pal
DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Slightly loose should be fine. If it still does it after the bolts are tight, though, you might consider packing the gaps with some folded paper/business cards. Get the screws started so the neck is lined up properly then start jamming cards on either side in equal amounts to keep it straight.
Of all the Jackson neck swaps I've done, the neck felt a little loose in the pocket before bolting it in on most, but only had one where the neck moved after it was bolted on.
Slightly loose should be fine. If it still does it after the bolts are tight, though, you might consider packing the gaps with some folded paper/business cards. Get the screws started so the neck is lined up properly then start jamming cards on either side in equal amounts to keep it straight.
Of all the Jackson neck swaps I've done, the neck felt a little loose in the pocket before bolting it in on most, but only had one where the neck moved after it was bolted on.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Using adhesive backed sandpaper for the shim works awesome to prevent neck slop if the pocket is loose. Then you can pack around it if you like, but not really necessary in most cases.
Also, be careful to resist the temptation to tighten the neck screws too far.
Using adhesive backed sandpaper for the shim works awesome to prevent neck slop if the pocket is loose. Then you can pack around it if you like, but not really necessary in most cases.
Also, be careful to resist the temptation to tighten the neck screws too far.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
+1 to this!
+1 to this!
DrNewcenstein
He Did the Monster Mash
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Yeah I got one that uses threaded inserts in the neck heel, and a previous owner cranked them so hard they've started to come unseated. At full tension, the neck pulls out of the front of the pocket. You tighten the neck bolts and all that does is bury the inserts further into the neck pocket.
I had to cut a piece of brass shim stock to fit the neck pocket that keeps the inserts from pulling out of the neck. It works, and the action is great, but it's a basic design flaw and user-error that should never have happened.
Yeah I got one that uses threaded inserts in the neck heel, and a previous owner cranked them so hard they've started to come unseated. At full tension, the neck pulls out of the front of the pocket. You tighten the neck bolts and all that does is bury the inserts further into the neck pocket.
I had to cut a piece of brass shim stock to fit the neck pocket that keeps the inserts from pulling out of the neck. It works, and the action is great, but it's a basic design flaw and user-error that should never have happened.
jake_xms3_punk
New member
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
Personally I like the neck to be snug. Is the neck finished? If it is I have had good results gluing paper to the sides of the pocket, if it's not adding a finish will tighten up the gap.
Personally I like the neck to be snug. Is the neck finished? If it is I have had good results gluing paper to the sides of the pocket, if it's not adding a finish will tighten up the gap.
Snoogles
Cranky-dologist
Re: bolt-on neck is slightly loose in neck pocket when not screwed in
i've got some slices of flamed maple veneer i was thinking of gluing onto the sides. just for my own satisfaction and peace of mind. i don't think it will do very much to the tone or sustain
i've got some slices of flamed maple veneer i was thinking of gluing onto the sides. just for my own satisfaction and peace of mind. i don't think it will do very much to the tone or sustain
