| Author | Message | ||
| moongerm
Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 70 Registered: 8-2013 |
Has anyone here ever heard of or had a 5 string Spoiler from the 80's neck thinned and tappered down? I believe it has a classic 2 to 2.5 inch taper. I would like to get the neck slimmed down to 1.75"ish nut width and have a thinner c shape profile. Not sure it can be done on these Spoilers with the thick neck & dual truss rods without exposing the truss rods? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11612 Registered: 5-2002 |
I would imagine that Mica would know if it can be done. | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Intermediate Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 147 Registered: 6-2014 |
That's only about an 1/8" off either side at the nut, even less further down. I doubt if exposing the truss rods would be an issue from a width standpoint. The depth of the rods in the Spoiler neck may be another thing. Mica the Wise will know. Bearing in mind, I wouldn't do it... but speaking purely hypothetically -if someone asked me to do this and I couldn't talk them out of it- in order to do this cleanly/correctly, I would first de-fret the bass, then mark it *carefully* before reaching for a rasp, re-fretting afterward. Also, would need to address the string spacing at the nut, and possibly the bridge. Or you could just send that big ol' wide-necked beauty to live with me and my 5-string Persuader... DOH!!! =) | ||
| moongerm
Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 72 Registered: 8-2013 |
Hi Ed, Yes for sure it would be a bit of labor. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5933 Registered: 7-2004 |
I had the neck shaved down on my '76 Series 1 guitar. I had it changed from a "D" shape to more of a "C" shape, but I didn't change the width at all. I must admit it was a bit disconcerting to watch Bob clamp down my guitar, face down, and take a plane to the back of the neck. Yikes! Turned out very nicely. Bill, tgo | ||
| moongerm
Intermediate Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 124 Registered: 8-2013 |
Thanks guys for your feedback! Due to costs and risk it is best to leave well enough alone. The only way to get what I really want is to do another build and sell the Spoiler. Bill, Yes watching that surgical procedure must have been quite nerve racking. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1960 Registered: 5-2002 |
How about adding another string? Just thinking out loud. | ||
| moongerm
Intermediate Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 147 Registered: 8-2013 |
Good idea as that would eliminate the risk of hitting the truss rod but then I would need to widen the neck at the 24th fret to get the spacing I like. I think slimming the neck down but leaving the nut width as is would be considered as making the most sense risk & investment wise. Shucks, a new satin finish would need to be applied to the neck, so the costs go up just to retain the resale value. The bass may fetch up to 3k without doing anything. Slimming it down wouldn't add to the value I don't think? If the bass had anniversary ot series electronics and a sustain block I would consider investing more into it  . |
