Remove and Replacing a Fretboard
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Remove and Replacing a Fretboard
Hey guys,
I have an old RG550 that needs a new FB and really doesn't quite warrant the cost of getting professional help.
So.... have any of you done this? What were the pros,cons and lessons.
I've seen a few vids and have the iron ready. It's had the frets taken out also.
So ease post advice and / or and material that helped along the way.
Cheers
I have an old RG550 that needs a new FB and really doesn't quite warrant the cost of getting professional help.
So.... have any of you done this? What were the pros,cons and lessons.
I've seen a few vids and have the iron ready. It's had the frets taken out also.
So ease post advice and / or and material that helped along the way.
Cheers
Last edited by dayl on Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
Most important tool is a paint scraper, spatula type thing, with a smoothly ground sharp end. You can heat those up with a paint removal gun and push into the seam...
It's not fun, but entirely doable.
It's not fun, but entirely doable.
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
And put some leather gloves on...
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
Is it an original wizard neck? They're quite thin so I'd be worried about warping the neck, or weakening the scarf joint when applying heat.
But maybe it's a non issue!
But maybe it's a non issue!
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
I put a Zebrawood fretboard on a RG7620 neck, so it is possible
If you don't have the tools required it might be cheaper to pay someone or find a replacement neck
If you don't have the tools required it might be cheaper to pay someone or find a replacement neck
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
Yip either 89 or 91 square heel. Didnt think about the scarf joint! thanks
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Great work mate. Both those options are well over budget. It would suck bigtime, but wont be the end of the world if it dies.
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Re: Remove and Replacing a Fretboard
Patience is required to get the glue nice and soft before using the spatula, otherwise you can damage the neck wood, which means more work to tidy up. Does the board need to come off? Can't repair it?
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Re: RmRemove and Replacing a Fretboard
No zebras were harmed in the making of this fretboard? Like the monkey grip! Any finished pics?
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Re: Remove and Replacing a Fretboard
Yeah wrecked old maple has to go sadlyLostininverness wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:20 pm Patience is required to get the glue nice and soft before using the spatula, otherwise you can damage the neck wood, which means more work to tidy up. Does the board need to come off? Can't repair it?