I think I'm ready...

sycamore Posted 2023-02-13 5:09 AM (#558029) Subject: I think I'm ready... Joined: March 2007 Posts: 698 Location: Cork, Ireland ...to attempt a neck reset on my Applause AA-31. Its acoustic only, circa 1985, wooden neck. So how do I get the neck off? sycamore Posted 2023-02-13 5:09 AM (#558030 - in reply to #558029) Subject: Re: I think I'm ready... Joined: March 2007 Posts: 698 Location: Cork, Ireland I need a new project having recently finished my Teleflester https://photos.app.goo.gl/VVyBL5Vy6xhfDxNZ8 Edited by sycamore 2023-02-13 5:14 AM seesquare Posted 2023-02-13 8:15 AM (#558031 - in reply to #558029) Subject: Re: I think I'm ready... Joined: November 2002 Posts: 3603 Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire Nice work, Mr. L! What pups did you install? As to neck removal, consult some of Dan Savage's file. I recall him removing a neck, at some point. I think Arumako used boiling H2O in plastic bags around the neck joint to soften the epoxy. Just go slowly. The adhesive eventually will give with heat and pressure. sycamore Posted 2023-02-13 9:11 AM (#558032 - in reply to #558029) Subject: Re: I think I'm ready... Joined: March 2007 Posts: 698 Location: Cork, Ireland Thanks. I got Wilkinson P90's and really liked them. Sounds quite tele-ish which is to be expected with and ash body and bolted on maple neck. I'll check put Dan S's stuff.