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Hey Matthew, Sorry for the delayed response on the pics. That neck was tough to get off! Mainly because it’s a very long, narrow dovetail, so a much more gradual taper than a typical one, with lots of glue way down in the bottom of the pocket. Also, because the heelcap is curved instead of flat, we couldn’t use the fixture we typically do, which pushes against the heelcap. Plus, there’s almost no gap between the back of the dovetail and the pocket, which there typically is. That allows the steam to get down to the bottom. Anyway, we got it off after a couple of sessions, got the old glue residue cleaned off, and let it dry out over the holiday weekend. That’s the first dovetail I’ve seen that’s actually wider than the heel itself. At any rate, we’re good to go now. Ken Jones Mountain Song Guitars
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I have not reset any Lowdens, but I have reset guitars where there was no gap at the end of the tenon. Sometimes it has helped to drill to the bottom of the dovetail with a long 1/16" bit. In stubborn cases, I have removed the entire fingerboard to have better access to the joint.
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Well, I'm glad this question has sparked some interesting discussion
Matthew - thanks SO much for posting the pics and email that Ken sent you. This is really the kind of thing I was hoping to find - you know, that is probably only the 2nd or 3rd pic I've ever seen of an unassembled Lowden neck joint. What a great point of reference - cheers! |
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No guitar is impossible to reset. However, that doesn't necessarily mean it is financially viable.
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That's the rub. If you get a great deal on a Lowden that needs to be reset then it could be worth it, if every thing else checks out and you like the Lowden sound.
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Matthew - do let us know the final result on this job, I'm quite curious how it plays out. I just took another look at the pics you posted and it looks like Ken might have drilled a couple of holes through the fingerboard, perhaps to inject steam? I'm no repair guy, but I believe I've heard of this method in the past. Pretty crafty
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It's a standard practice to remove a fret to drill holes to inject steam into dovetail cavities to loosen glue to unglue/disassemble dove tail joints. This is likely one of the main reasons that dovetail joints are made with such a cavity. So, dovetail joint disassembly standard equipment will usually include a steamer with hose & needle.
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But the proof is in the pudding, yes, you can reset a Lowden neck. Will add pictures this afternoon - Edit: Pics added As much as a like the guitar I am putting it up for sale (preferably local). Gassing for a new rosewood guitar (the new D-28 is in sight)
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