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Post subject: Battle Damaged Neck
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:53 am
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Hi there,

I am new here although I have been reading the threads for a while, just biding my time!

I have a 1987/88 Strat Deluxe (all gold LS, but no roller-nut) that I have had since new. It used to be my No.1 until I recently started playing again and I bought a 62 USA Re-issue which I love to bits. My problem is that the old guitar fell off a chair when I was at college, which jarred the neck so much that the lacquer on the back of he neck around the truss-rod cover cracked. I played on with it and it didn't bother me too much although I had some tuning problems and I'm sure that it didn't do it much good!
My question is, has this happened to anyone else, and if so how did you resolve it? Is it something a good guitar repair guy could sort? I was told by one that because the lacquer is a 'specialist subject' that it would not be straight forward. Is there somewhere i could just send the neck for repair?

Thanks in advance for your help on this one

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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:46 pm
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Welcome, Eddie.

Finish separations as you've described are not uncommon even with a neck that was not dropped. Further, the walnut wood strip (I presume you are referring to this as the, "truss rod cover") up the back of the neck is very unlikely to separate even with the guitar being jarred many a time as this commonly called, "skunk stripe" is firmly and meant to be, permanently glued in place.

Any good tech can easily reseal the split. Yet, aside from the cosmetic aspect, this separation the vast majority of the time doesn't affect form, fit or functionality of the guitar.

If I'm interpreting your post correctly though, you are concerned about tuning problems and think the split has exacerbated it. Frankly, and as I've said above, I highly doubt the split has anything to do with it. Rather, if you were having tuning difficulties from way back when, it is the further march of time rather than the finish split which is exacerbating it.

Obviously, your best bet is to bring it to a qualified tech for his or her hands-on evaluation.

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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:37 pm
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my neck has chunks taken out the side and headstock of it from using it as a drumstick on cymbals....the laquer finish obviously was removed along with the pieces of wood. I can assure you no tuning problems come from a split in the finish...or even the wood for that matter. I have a les paul with a ful blown split in the headstock and it stays in tune just fine.


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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:38 pm
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Thanks for the assist guys, I think you are right and that I should get it checked out.
My problem then is - assuming it gets sorted - do I keep it or sell it. I don't really need (I know need is relative!) two Strats but this was my 18th Birthday present from my Dad so has sentimental value. I do however need a bigger and better amp...
Will keep you posted.

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Eddie The Goose wrote:
...I don't really need two Strats...


Well now that's just plain bizarre. I simply don't understand that statement!

Welcome to the Forum...

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Ceri wrote:
Eddie The Goose wrote:
...I don't really need two Strats...


Well now that's just plain bizarre. I simply don't understand that statement!...

:D - C


I can't help you there either; I'm totally stumped!

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Ceri wrote:
Eddie The Goose wrote:
...I don't really need two Strats...


Well now that's just plain bizarre. I simply don't understand that statement!

:D - C


You may quote me: I don't really need two Strats, I need a good half a dozen!

At the very least, if you play out, you need a standby in case you break a string! If not a standby, then maybe a doubleneck strat!

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If not a standby, then maybe a doubleneck strat!


A doubleneck Strat? Good Lord, does such a thing exist?

:wink: - C


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Ceri wrote:
A doubleneck Strat? Good Lord, does such a thing exist? :wink: - C


I'll have to Google that one ... hmmmmm, looks familiar ...

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Ceri wrote:
Eddie The Goose wrote:
...I don't really need two Strats...


Well now that's just plain bizarre. I simply don't understand that statement!

Welcome to the Forum...

:D - C

Caused me to scratch my head and pour a shot of Single Malt ( Balvenie)
Single Barrel 15 :D

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Caused me to scratch my head and pour a shot of Single Malt ( Balvenie)
Single Barrel 15 :D


Well I'd like to help you with that!

But given your life plans I'm surprised it's not Bushmills. I could easily be wrong about this, but I have a notion Bushmills Single Malt is the only single malt produced in Ireland - would that be right? Very nice, whatever!

Cheers... really, cheers! - C


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Ceri wrote:
cvilleira wrote:
Caused me to scratch my head and pour a shot of Single Malt ( Balvenie)
Single Barrel 15 :D


Well I'd like to help you with that!

But given your life plans I'm surprised it's not Bushmills. I could easily be wrong about this, but I have a notion Bushmills Single Malt is the only single malt produced in Ireland - would that be right? Very nice, whatever!

Cheers... really, cheers! - C

I have not tried Busmills but now that you mention the name I will see if I can check that one out. This week the store that I deal with is supposed to be getting me a bottle of Glengoyne Highland Malt (17 years) I do not drink to often but when I do, I like the goods and I will let you no about the Bushmills for there should be no problem getting.

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What I actually said was...

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I don't really need (I know need is relative!) two Strats


However I realise that this is an utterly ridiculous statement and I'm sorry if it caused any of you any distress!


I couldn't believe logging on the other day and reading the posts by some of the guys about malt whisky. Believe it or not, I started a business this year organising and hosting whisky tastings throughout the UK and the very day that cvilleira posted his Balvenie 15 Y.O comments, I was hosting a Balvenie tasting, which included (gasp) the fore-mentioned 15 Y.O. Spooky!

Anyway, I thought I would let Ceri know that Bushmills is the only malt (or any whisky for that matter) produced in Northern Ireland. There are two distilleries in the South - Jameson (Cork) and Cooley (Louth - which also produce great malts. In fact you should be able to get hold of Redbreast 12 Y.O (Jameson) over there, which you should look up, and if you see the 15 Y.O buy it at any cost. Or tell me and I will!

All the best,
Slainte!

Eddie


PS. Just waiting for rejuvination of funding before I go ahead with the repair of the Pewter Strat as I suspect its going to cost me dear...


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