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!
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.🙂
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.
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 :)
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!
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
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
@@rockers2rockers616 Lacquer'd be nice, and definitely easy-ish, but mine's painted/poly. I'd need enough heat to loosen the poly that it would jeopardize the binding, if not the wood, itself.
@@upload2352 Checkout the Channel '8Bomb Custom Workshop', Dr Nitro. As well as building high quality electric guitars and pickups, Dr Nitro (Nitrocellulose) also refinishes guitars and his skill is second to none and I would say he's the best. His main job is restoring medievel churches in The Ukraine and Russia and he specialises in colour restoration of murals by hand. His knowledge of paints, tints and more is incredible and he applies this knowledge to his refinishes. Anyway, he refinishes a cheap Fender Stratocaster and removes the poly with a heatgun then refinishes the guitar. But check it out cos what he shows you is priceless and he is that good. Sorry about the long winded reply
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?
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.🙂
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.
Very helpful video and terrific workmanship. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your approach.
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 :)
I've got a maple neck to do. I'm dreading it, this has helped. Thank you!
This is wizard level skills. Thank you very much for the video.
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!
Excellent video! Thanks mate!
Excellent video!!
Thanks man, i did my own templates and now im gonna reshape my guitar neck! Hope it end well haha
Can you give us an update on how it went?
@@Joe-mz6dc Awsome, the shape of the neck feels slim now, just how i like it!
Very nice work!
this is a great tutorial! thank you
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
Trying a guitar out in person before you buy online is what Guitar Center is for. Hahaha
Wisdom!
I was considering doing this to an acoustic. Is there a part 2 to this video showing the refinish ?
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
No, the sanding wont change the profile
Is this something you offer as a service?
when your drawing on a soft surface... the paper bends with pressure of pencil
What is the tool called that you used to measure the neck depth? The one you used to draw the depth on paper?
Do you mean the profile gauge? It's the thing with metal needles.
Which of the 750+ videos had the finish strip demo? I'd like to see that.
Use a heat gun tò soften the lacquer and you will be able to peel the finish away
@@rockers2rockers616 Lacquer'd be nice, and definitely easy-ish, but mine's painted/poly. I'd need enough heat to loosen the poly that it would jeopardize the binding, if not the wood, itself.
@@upload2352 Checkout the Channel '8Bomb Custom Workshop', Dr Nitro. As well as building high quality electric guitars and pickups, Dr Nitro (Nitrocellulose) also refinishes guitars and his skill is second to none and I would say he's the best. His main job is restoring medievel churches in The Ukraine and Russia and he specialises in colour restoration of murals by hand. His knowledge of paints, tints and more is incredible and he applies this knowledge to his refinishes. Anyway, he refinishes a cheap Fender Stratocaster and removes the poly with a heatgun then refinishes the guitar. But check it out cos what he shows you is priceless and he is that good.
Sorry about the long winded reply
What always concerns me is knowing where the truss rod lies - especially curved single action ones.
does the sound of the guitar change after the fretboard is lowered?
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?
Could one do this to a roasted maple neck? I've heard that is not a good idea
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?
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.
Careful when doing this, shaving down the neck might change the natural tone of the guitar.
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Shoulders suck especially with 7-string neck
List me on drawing on carpet...😢
How about a How To Make a Neck Fatter? I have big hands and some necks are anorexic.
hope you had a mask on
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.