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Re-Setting The Neck

 
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Jack Rushing
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:59 pm    Post subject: Re-Setting The Neck Reply with quote
Im am re-setting the neck on a violin that is severely pulled toward the
treble side. Which is best? To carve or sand the block, or the neck, to get
it back in alignment, or add a shim.
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Mat Roop
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends on the circumstances, but I usually carve the block to tidy the mortise then make a shim... you have 4 dimensions to fit... depth of neck into block (affects string length and heel fit); longitudinal alignment; angling for bridge height; and alignment of the heel plane with button plane .... cheers... Mat
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FiddleDoug
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Like Matt said, depends on the circumstances. In some cases, you may have to fill the mortise with a block of willow or spruce ( I prefer willow), and recut the mortise to get the correct dimensions and angles.
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Michael Darnton
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I always fill the hole after I pull the neck--always. It doesn't take that long, and gives you a fresh start.
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