[Dezmo]

Thanks for the input Brad,
I just looked down the neck from the headstock and bridge side as well. I saw the twist in the photo, but visually, in person, everything seems in-line, aside from a slight back-bow, but its not strung up.

I imagine that removing the neck, before taking the back off, would keep the instrument more structurally sound while I work the neck out. Then take the back OFF, address the top, bracing and cracks, put the back ON and re-align and glue the neck.

This is the 4th week of my retirement and I've been busier than ever. Gigs have dropped off from the summer/fall and projects are taking shape everyday, including this one.