Neck heel separation - old Kay arch top
Got the '59 K6437 for free this week. It's in good shape, except there is enough neck heel separation at the body that I can pull it back into normal position - it's got flex in it. I'd like to repair this cheaply, by simply re-gluing the heel and clamping it down for a week. When I pull it back to normal, the action is good. The old steel rod is not bowed where it needs to be heated straight. Does this seem a reasonable, and inexpensive way to bring this old arch top back to life - I don't think I need to heat and remove the neck for reset, and I am not going to invest that kind of cash, in a neck reset. Thanks in advance...
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