Walden neck removal

dtpolk · #1 11-07-2017, 07:37 PM

Hi folks, new here. I have a Walden D550 that's a low level Walden but I've always loved the sound. But the neck needs a reset. I have done this job on other acoustic brands successfully, but my understanding is that the Walden's use a bolt-on neck!

Hummm...I don't see any bolt heads inside the body, just a patch of dark wood with the Walden name on it. Is that covering the bolt head(s)?? And if so, how do I remove it?

Any help will be most appreciated! Thanks!

murrmac123 · #2 11-08-2017, 05:09 AM

Welcome to the forum!

If the "patch" you are referring to is definitely applied , and not an integral part of the neck block, then yes, it will be a plate covering the bolts. This is how many manufacturers disguise the holes.

With any luck, it will be very lightly glued and will prise off quite easily. The rosewood cover plate on my Circa OM was so lightly glued it came off unintentionally, and I never did get round to fixing it back on.

mirwa · #3 11-08-2017, 05:51 AM

Remove the plate, the bolts are recessed into the neck block, from memory they are a 1/4 inch Allen key

Steve

dtpolk · #4 11-08-2017, 12:45 PM

I cannot see any edge to get any tool under the plate to free it. It appears to be "fitted" into the block. There must be a way. I would write Walden about it but they are out of business. Any ideas?

ChrisN · #5 11-08-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dtpolk

I cannot see any edge to get any tool under the plate to free it. It appears to be "fitted" into the block. There must be a way. I would write Walden about it but they are out of business. Any ideas?

I'd use a little awl or pick around the edge (gently) to try to dislodge the plate. Possibly glued? I'd be surprised if they just used an interference fit due to wood expanding/contracting with different humidity, age, etc. A little humid, and out it would pop.