Very nice reset Scotty, And this is why a neck reset cost so much and your method of checking the action before gluing the joint makes so much sense and theres no surprises after its reglued
You brought it back to life! I have a ‘71 F-112 that I suspect needs the same work. The tension on 12 strings kills them. Many people tune them down half or even a full step or more to be easier on them.
Excellent video and explanation of cause and effect. The pumice trick was very surprising, keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your acquired knowledge.
Thank you for giving us a master class on how to do the neck reset on a guild. This is getting saved for future reference thank you thank you thank you
Somebody let me play his Guild 6 string at a Bluegrass Jam 15 years ago. I really liked it, but it really needed new strings. I would love to find another one for my collection... nice video
Excellent as usual Scotty you never disappoint. I Wanted to reach out to you to inform you that I was unable to overcome the French Polish embedded in the wood grain on my Rick 4005 - 8 But moving on I have a very poor warped fender 60s jazz bass neck that I would like to have you share your comments on? Thus far taking this to to local Luthers who have tried everything at their disposal including heating steaming weight applied etc have been unable to overcome this nightmare. To start the conversation I know you are extremely well versed and overcoming neck adversities I would like to reach out now and ask if there was something you could do on your end that could bring it back into usable condition. Would love to hear your thoughts on this matter and I guess you'd have to get some of those wall hanger strats set up and back to their owners to make room ha ha.
Hello. I wished I would have sent my 1982 Guild G-37 to you. A local luthier made a mess of the neck set, broke the heel and is having to spray a burst finish on the maple neck to hide a lot of the blushing, etc.
I had that model back in the seventies, had it for 30 years. It didn't sound good with light strings, and it had rather high action with heavier strings and tuned to normal pitch, and the saddle had to be a bit too low for my tastes. As I had several other twelves I sold it to someone who had wanted it forever.
Did you refill those holes in the fretboard that were still visible after the frets were re-installed? That compression break on the heal of that maple guitar looks brutal
Hey friend, I attempted a neck removal on a F112 last week and it was my first Guild 12. I wound up breaking the heel just like the one you showed. Are you going to film your removal of the broke piece? I would like to view that. If not can you walk me through what your method is?
I've got 2 Guild 12 string projects that both need neck re-sets. I'm just working up the balls to start. Just out of curiosity, what size drill bit are you using and how deep do you drill?
Imo...maybe its smart to glue the cheeks...? With good hardwood or a 5ply neck (and good bout bracing lol), thats probably how you get a 12 string from 1975 that only just barely now needs it's first neck reset.
@johngeddes7894 so...please do tell the reasons I'm seeing why to NOT do that? Because I don't know of many 12 string guitars that are only now JUST BARELY needing a neck reset (as the man said, he wasn't even completely sure he'd need to do one. He said "IF" he couldnt get the action down to a decent heights). Sure, it can be a extra pain in the rear when it comes time to do one, but it obviously isnt allways that much more difficult when you know how...like this gentleman. It came off relatively painlessly. And the little bit of possible extra cost here is peanuts when you consider most 12 strings of this vintage would be on thier 2nd or 3rd reset by now. So....now its me who's wondering what goes on thru some people's minds? I assume you're a luthier....and I guess I can see why you'd despise it. It's a harder job for YOU to do, AND you wouldn't be able to bill for doing expensive neck resets as often LOL. But from a player/consumer standpoint...seems like a win. So who are rooting for? Your wallet or the customers? 😆
@johngeddes7894 well if that was the case you could set a neck on a guitar and not even need any glue at all, wouldnt you? How about you do a test? Take two identical 12 strings, both with perfect dovetail joints, and glue one one the traditional way and one all over the neck joint. Put the heaviest gage strings on them and see wich one gets neck drift first? Get back to us in 10-20 years with the results lol. Personally....I'm 100% in favor of a well executed bolt on neck for acoustic guitars. THAT...would be the gamechanger and save a whole lot of money and effort once it needs a reset.
Thank You! Were I there in person with you, I’d personally award you the unprecedented 15 cent handshake alone, and together, within your corner of the circle. You are very wise.
Very nice reset Scotty, And this is why a neck reset cost so much and your method of checking the action before gluing the joint makes so much sense and theres no surprises after its reglued
She's tight alright..nicely done, thank you, as well.
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You brought it back to life! I have a ‘71 F-112 that I suspect needs the same work. The tension on 12 strings kills them. Many people tune them down half or even a full step or more to be easier on them.
You are going to become the go-to guy for Guild resets.
@@richardmcfalls8393 So far, so good! 😊
Very nice work Scotty. You are very meticulous and detailed.
@@Geeman002 Thank You Geeman! 😉
Excellent video and explanation of cause and effect. The pumice trick was very surprising, keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your acquired knowledge.
@@harleyveejay right on
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Thank you for giving us a master class on how to do the neck reset on a guild. This is getting saved for future reference thank you thank you thank you
You are most welcome! 👍
I so enjoy all of your efforts to make all these instruments happy.
@@brucedelaney9606 Fantastic! 😃
Awesome work as always!
Somebody let me play his Guild 6 string at a Bluegrass Jam 15 years ago. I really liked it, but it really needed new strings. I would love to find another one for my collection... nice video
Sheer artistry.
Great job, you are a luthier jedi my friend!!!
Have a great weekend my friend
Thanks so much! You too! 😊
Great result. Thanks for your detailed explanation about the perils of an unremoved 14th fret on a Guild neck. What a nice guitar too.
Mixed measurements? Half-inch and centimetres.
Excellent work, as always.
Nice. 👌🏻
love your video's
Great job Scottt
Thank You 🙏
Great job! Sounds real nice
@@deacondoings Thank You Kindly!
Excellent as usual Scotty you never disappoint. I Wanted to reach out to you to inform you that I was unable to overcome the French Polish embedded in the wood grain on my Rick 4005 - 8 But moving on I have a very poor warped fender 60s jazz bass neck that I would like to have you share your comments on? Thus far taking this to to local Luthers who have tried everything at their disposal including heating steaming weight applied etc have been unable to overcome this nightmare. To start the conversation I know you are extremely well versed and overcoming neck adversities I would like to reach out now and ask if there was something you could do on your end that could bring it back into usable condition. Would love to hear your thoughts on this matter and I guess you'd have to get some of those wall hanger strats set up and back to their owners to make room ha ha.
Very nice work!
@@jonahguitarguy Thank You 😊
Hello. I wished I would have sent my 1982 Guild G-37 to you. A local luthier made a mess of the neck set, broke the heel and is having to spray a burst finish on the maple neck to hide a lot of the blushing, etc.
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Your the best Dude
I have yet to do a neck reset. There's an 'as is' at my LGS I been thinking of picking up for a project.
Dont Fear the Reaper.... BOC
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I had that model back in the seventies, had it for 30 years. It didn't sound good with light strings, and it had rather high action with heavier strings and tuned to normal pitch, and the saddle had to be a bit too low for my tastes. As I had several other twelves I sold it to someone who had wanted it forever.
Did you refill those holes in the fretboard that were still visible after the frets were re-installed? That compression break on the heal of that maple guitar looks brutal
@@CaptainRon1913 Yes 👍🏼
Love your Videos! What kind/grade of pumice do you use for polishing out the blushing and where do you get it from?
@@jimjones9593 Thank You 🙏 I think I bought this 4X / 4F fine pumice powder on eBay.
Hey Scott, great vid! Where did you get your heat probes?
@@roberteffler3382 eBay! Hot wire foam cutters
@@harpethguitar Thanks!
mine is from 69 they are the twelve string!
Hey friend, I attempted a neck removal on a F112 last week and it was my first Guild 12. I wound up breaking the heel just like the one you showed. Are you going to film your removal of the broke piece? I would like to view that. If not can you walk me through what your method is?
@@fermisparadox01 I did not film it. So the neck pulled out leaving part of the heel is stuck in the guitar?
I've got 2 Guild 12 string projects that both need neck re-sets. I'm just working up the balls to start. Just out of curiosity, what size drill bit are you using and how deep do you drill?
Imo...maybe its smart to glue the cheeks...? With good hardwood or a 5ply neck (and good bout bracing lol), thats probably how you get a 12 string from 1975 that only just barely now needs it's first neck reset.
Uh, not just no, but HAIL NO!!! Even after seeing WHY NOT to do that, just wonderin what goes on in some peoples’ minds. Lord have mercy!
@johngeddes7894 so...please do tell the reasons I'm seeing why to NOT do that? Because I don't know of many 12 string guitars that are only now JUST BARELY needing a neck reset (as the man said, he wasn't even completely sure he'd need to do one. He said "IF" he couldnt get the action down to a decent heights). Sure, it can be a extra pain in the rear when it comes time to do one, but it obviously isnt allways that much more difficult when you know how...like this gentleman. It came off relatively painlessly. And the little bit of possible extra cost here is peanuts when you consider most 12 strings of this vintage would be on thier 2nd or 3rd reset by now.
So....now its me who's wondering what goes on thru some people's minds? I assume you're a luthier....and I guess I can see why you'd despise it. It's a harder job for YOU to do, AND you wouldn't be able to bill for doing expensive neck resets as often LOL.
But from a player/consumer standpoint...seems like a win. So who are rooting for? Your wallet or the customers? 😆
It’s all in the dovetail, not glue strength on the rims of the guitar.
@johngeddes7894 well if that was the case you could set a neck on a guitar and not even need any glue at all, wouldnt you? How about you do a test? Take two identical 12 strings, both with perfect dovetail joints, and glue one one the traditional way and one all over the neck joint. Put the heaviest gage strings on them and see wich one gets neck drift first? Get back to us in 10-20 years with the results lol.
Personally....I'm 100% in favor of a well executed bolt on neck for acoustic guitars. THAT...would be the gamechanger and save a whole lot of money and effort once it needs a reset.
Thank You! Were I there in person with you, I’d personally award you the unprecedented 15 cent handshake alone, and together, within your corner of the circle. You are very wise.