The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
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Captain Tightpants
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
Stew-Mac is making a tool kit to repair a broken truss rod, but it's just for a snapped head and it's pricey. You might look into that, or see if a local luthier has one, maybe they can repair it your neck?
Stew-Mac is making a tool kit to repair a broken truss rod, but it's just for a snapped head and it's pricey. You might look into that, or see if a local luthier has one, maybe they can repair it your neck?
Binnerscot
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
Wow, I had no idea there would be this much coversation. To answer a couple of questions:
Its a 2002 or 03 Charvel Traditional (strat style, 22 fret, 25 1/2" scale, 1 11/16" nut etc.). I actually broke out the ruler and took all the measurements - a strat neck is a direct replacement (which is a good thing in this case).
I don't know about US law, but this was a model just before the Fender buy- out of Jackson, so I haven't checked into getting a neck under warranty, but I am looking forward to the replacement (I ordered a maple/maple with stainless frets). I am not that big of a fan of rosewood, so its a welcome change under unfavorable circumstances
I saw the Stew-Mac repair/rescue kit and the replacement neck cost $10 more, so I opted for the new neck.
...and yes, I was tightening it. I used a short wrench (supplied with the guitar). The truss rod nut never actually moved, I just started to apply pressue and snap. I sounds like it broke pretty close to the nut from the rattling sound - and from the little pressure I applied it seems that the rod was faulty as opposed to abused. The neck had too much relief and very high action and was still fretting out in the upper registers - it needed a tightening.
I suspect I will be attempting a fretboard removal, truss rod replacement, etc on this old neck - just for the sake of trying it for the first time.
I will post when I get the new neck
Does anyone know the usual times for a Warmoth neck? This was an e-store purchase using the options selection provided for the model I chose. Thanks all.
Wow, I had no idea there would be this much coversation. To answer a couple of questions:
Its a 2002 or 03 Charvel Traditional (strat style, 22 fret, 25 1/2" scale, 1 11/16" nut etc.). I actually broke out the ruler and took all the measurements - a strat neck is a direct replacement (which is a good thing in this case).
I don't know about US law, but this was a model just before the Fender buy- out of Jackson, so I haven't checked into getting a neck under warranty, but I am looking forward to the replacement (I ordered a maple/maple with stainless frets). I am not that big of a fan of rosewood, so its a welcome change under unfavorable circumstances
I saw the Stew-Mac repair/rescue kit and the replacement neck cost $10 more, so I opted for the new neck.
...and yes, I was tightening it. I used a short wrench (supplied with the guitar). The truss rod nut never actually moved, I just started to apply pressue and snap. I sounds like it broke pretty close to the nut from the rattling sound - and from the little pressure I applied it seems that the rod was faulty as opposed to abused. The neck had too much relief and very high action and was still fretting out in the upper registers - it needed a tightening.
I suspect I will be attempting a fretboard removal, truss rod replacement, etc on this old neck - just for the sake of trying it for the first time.
I will post when I get the new neck
Does anyone know the usual times for a Warmoth neck? This was an e-store purchase using the options selection provided for the model I chose. Thanks all.
Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
it's not the scale length or nut width that is different between Warmoth and Charvel necks... It's the neck pecket fit.... Charvel necks are generally wider where they attach to the body... a Fender is 2 3/16's wide near the 21st fret, and i believe and a Charvel is slightly wider... I hope you are right about that model of Charvel being closer to Fender neck pocket specs. They mostly are not the same....
if the neck pocket is wider, you can still use the Warmoth neck... but there could be a space on either side of the neck
please post photos when you can.... i'd like to see what that model looks like..
it's not the scale length or nut width that is different between Warmoth and Charvel necks... It's the neck pecket fit.... Charvel necks are generally wider where they attach to the body... a Fender is 2 3/16's wide near the 21st fret, and i believe and a Charvel is slightly wider... I hope you are right about that model of Charvel being closer to Fender neck pocket specs. They mostly are not the same....
if the neck pocket is wider, you can still use the Warmoth neck... but there could be a space on either side of the neck
please post photos when you can.... i'd like to see what that model looks like..
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Binnerscot
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
Of course I measured the pocket, depth and width. This model is not a the typical "Charvel" that would come to mind. The neck I ordered matches all the important dimensions, this isn't my first guitar...lol. But, I'll let you know if either my ruler or Warmoth is off. Also, the original is the same spec as the replacement in regards to nut width and scale (scale being a bit more important). I'll post a pic when the neck is on, it just looks too rediculous with no neck.
Of course I measured the pocket, depth and width. This model is not a the typical "Charvel" that would come to mind. The neck I ordered matches all the important dimensions, this isn't my first guitar...lol. But, I'll let you know if either my ruler or Warmoth is off. Also, the original is the same spec as the replacement in regards to nut width and scale (scale being a bit more important). I'll post a pic when the neck is on, it just looks too rediculous with no neck.
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GuitarGuy503
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
One of many reasons I choose to hire someone to do the work on my guitars. I just don't trust myself with them.
One of many reasons I choose to hire someone to do the work on my guitars. I just don't trust myself with them.
Binnerscot
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
I have been doing my own guitars for, well, all twenty years I have been playing. I actually started out as a guitar tech, before getting into sound engineering. I still like working on instruments. It would be nice if time allowed to actually train as a luthier (I have always avoided that level of work barring some nut filing or minor Dremel work, etc)
Thanks, Ayrton for the time frame approximation. The neck I ordered is unfinished also.
I am thinking that this guitar just may call for a '78 model pup with the new neck....
I have been doing my own guitars for, well, all twenty years I have been playing. I actually started out as a guitar tech, before getting into sound engineering. I still like working on instruments. It would be nice if time allowed to actually train as a luthier (I have always avoided that level of work barring some nut filing or minor Dremel work, etc)
Thanks, Ayrton for the time frame approximation. The neck I ordered is unfinished also.
I am thinking that this guitar just may call for a '78 model pup with the new neck....
Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
just double checking... some beginners on this site as well... not everyone thinks of everything when ordering a new neck or other partsas well.... I've seen it happen on here to a few players before.... I've done it myself over the years more then a few times...
What back contour did you get with the Warmoth..... Standard?
just double checking... some beginners on this site as well... not everyone thinks of everything when ordering a new neck or other partsas well.... I've seen it happen on here to a few players before.... I've done it myself over the years more then a few times...
What back contour did you get with the Warmoth..... Standard?
Binnerscot
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Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
Thanks for keeping an eye for us all....I sincerely mean that. I ordered the standard thin, it looks to be about like the shape that I am used to. Most of my guitars are super strats of various flavors (I don't know if Parkers would fall into the category?)
Thanks for keeping an eye for us all....I sincerely mean that. I ordered the standard thin, it looks to be about like the shape that I am used to. Most of my guitars are super strats of various flavors (I don't know if Parkers would fall into the category?)
Re: The odds caught up to me - snapped truss rod
ya the Warmoth Standard neck is a nice feeling shape if you have never tried one... My Warmoth neck feels wonderful and it has the standard contour. Most of my guitars are super strats or modded Fender strats as well... The Warmoth Standard profile shape feels good enough for me that i can't see myself playing the $35 for the custom contours unless i was going for the EVH or Clapton vibes in a custom fiddle...
ya the Warmoth Standard neck is a nice feeling shape if you have never tried one... My Warmoth neck feels wonderful and it has the standard contour. Most of my guitars are super strats or modded Fender strats as well... The Warmoth Standard profile shape feels good enough for me that i can't see myself playing the $35 for the custom contours unless i was going for the EVH or Clapton vibes in a custom fiddle...
