DIY Workshop: How to re-carve a neck profile | Guitar.com

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  • Do you have a guitar that you love but the neck isn’t quite right for you? Rather than change the guitar, consider changing the neck profile instead.
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  • @thrashnbash314
    @thrashnbash314 8 місяців тому +1

    This was a fantastic video. I have a beautiful guitar that was given to me as a gift by my family but I don't like the neck profile at all. I was looking for a way to re-shape it and your video gave me just the know-how to do it. Thank you very much for taking the time and creating this video and showing how it can be done with more common, non specialty tools. I really appreciate it!

  • @briancarter4729
    @briancarter4729 2 роки тому +3

    Another great video Huw! Great information and puts the Guitar Mag on a serious footing. I have a 1981 ES150R in cherry and that has a "58" neck but luckily I like big necks. Keep up the great work Huw, it's outstanding.

  • @timothydaniels504
    @timothydaniels504 10 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful video and terrific workmanship. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your approach.

  • @socialmeaslesinpartnership1252

    I've got a maple neck to do. I'm dreading it, this has helped. Thank you!

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc Рік тому

    This is wizard level skills. Thank you very much for the video.

  • @stealthbum34
    @stealthbum34 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video! Thanks mate!

  • @MatthewSwasta
    @MatthewSwasta 2 роки тому

    this is a great tutorial! thank you

  • @JDStone20
    @JDStone20 3 місяці тому

    Very nice work!

  • @adamdelarozza1985
    @adamdelarozza1985 8 місяців тому

    Nice work! I have a 1971 Yamaha Fg-75 Red Label. This model is made in Japan and my first real acoustic player guitar that saw lots of playing time, I have a Martin now as my player now but I still love the sound of the 50 year old wood and not easy to replicate that rich sound anyway I got a 23' Gibson Les Paul Chicago Blue Limited and that neck is the best I've ever felt and If I could get that shape, that acoustic would be a dream guitar. thank you for showing us your work, I like the natural finish and I will leave it but blend it in some.🙂

  • @glennboone1082
    @glennboone1082 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video!!

  • @user-lv7ph7hs7l
    @user-lv7ph7hs7l 3 місяці тому

    Awesome thanks! I'm getting a 67 V kit but the necks are 50s and a 67 Flying V should have a slim taper. And since the neck comes seperate and unfinished I can work on it easily.
    And I do have a 60s style Flying V, so I can copy that if I know how :)

  • @ManfredElsingBielefeld
    @ManfredElsingBielefeld 2 роки тому +1

    I´m in the same position!I owned a Harley Benton Aeolus Bengal witch is a fantastic guitar!Only the neck is too thick,fat or not for me!It´s a Lepaul halfaccustic and i will work on the neck till it fit`s for me!Thank you for posting your video with all the work!When i finish the back from the neck than i´have to do a setup on the top with the fretlayout!!!!!!It took time!

  • @WaffleStar28
    @WaffleStar28 Рік тому +3

    Thanks man, i did my own templates and now im gonna reshape my guitar neck! Hope it end well haha

    • @Joe-mz6dc
      @Joe-mz6dc Рік тому

      Can you give us an update on how it went?

    • @WaffleStar28
      @WaffleStar28 Рік тому +4

      @@Joe-mz6dc Awsome, the shape of the neck feels slim now, just how i like it!

  • @GRJ-uz7kf
    @GRJ-uz7kf Рік тому +3

    A problem with buying a guitar online is not physically trying the neck to see if it works for you. They give you all the specs and dimensions, but they can't tell you what the neck/fingerboard feels like. I have several nice guitars with necks that are way too fat for me

    • @brandonlesko3126
      @brandonlesko3126 Рік тому +1

      Trying a guitar out in person before you buy online is what Guitar Center is for. Hahaha

  • @thecanadianflatpicker
    @thecanadianflatpicker 2 роки тому

    I was considering doing this to an acoustic. Is there a part 2 to this video showing the refinish ?

  • @paulcrawford1108
    @paulcrawford1108 Рік тому +2

    when your drawing on a soft surface... the paper bends with pressure of pencil

  • @MichaelWatts
    @MichaelWatts 2 роки тому +1

    Wisdom!

  • @paulneeds
    @paulneeds 3 місяці тому

    What always concerns me is knowing where the truss rod lies - especially curved single action ones.

  • @pat-enz
    @pat-enz 2 роки тому

    Hi, I have a 50s L4C with mods, so it's a player. I hate the shape and wonder if I would run in stability issues when reshaping the really thick neck to a more 60s slim taper neck?

  • @mercho_music
    @mercho_music Рік тому

    Could one do this to a roasted maple neck? I've heard that is not a good idea

  • @ivanpavlov4223
    @ivanpavlov4223 5 місяців тому

    does the sound of the guitar change after the fretboard is lowered?

  • @benjaminubayyed1865
    @benjaminubayyed1865 Рік тому +1

    Is this something you offer as a service?

  • @akfisher7138
    @akfisher7138 2 роки тому +2

    Is it worth just using shoe shine method perhaps with scarping at the edges and omit the file? I am in no rush I just want an accurate job on my chunky necked parlour Thank you

    • @kaleoride
      @kaleoride Місяць тому +1

      No, the sanding wont change the profile

  • @theleftymonster
    @theleftymonster Рік тому

    👏👏👏👍

  • @1Rockstok
    @1Rockstok Рік тому +1

    What is the tool called that you used to measure the neck depth? The one you used to draw the depth on paper?

    • @andymat7359
      @andymat7359 Рік тому

      Do you mean the profile gauge? It's the thing with metal needles.

  • @englishflowers1233
    @englishflowers1233 8 місяців тому

    I have a tokai love rock and a Daisy Rock guitar. The Daisy rock guitar neck is smaller since its made for girls. Would you recommend shaving the tokai love rock neck down so that it is similar to the Daisy Rock?

    • @Vintage35MM
      @Vintage35MM 7 місяців тому +1

      The Love Rock is a very sought after guitar especially in USA, due to import restrictions. I would not recommend mods to neck. If you don’t like it, many will stand in line to buy it as is.

  • @chocolatecookie8571
    @chocolatecookie8571 Рік тому

    Shoulders suck especially with 7-string neck

  • @randomguitarnote8887
    @randomguitarnote8887 12 днів тому

    Careful when doing this, shaving down the neck might change the natural tone of the guitar.

  • @1bluesmanj
    @1bluesmanj Рік тому

    List me on drawing on carpet...😢

  • @brandonlesko3126
    @brandonlesko3126 Рік тому

    How about a How To Make a Neck Fatter? I have big hands and some necks are anorexic.

  • @paulcrawford1108
    @paulcrawford1108 Рік тому

    hope you had a mask on

  • @hugh.munguzs
    @hugh.munguzs 10 місяців тому

    I started this video and about 10min in, decided to just hack away at my neck with a pocket knife. It's done but it's ugly as all hell. Don't be me. Watch the video.