Reynod's new build ... for James (LPA-1F)

[Reynod]

Ok ... so my son's pal James bought an LPA-1F on the 16th of September and, after staining it red cedar some time back (after sanding the hell out of it) I am now ready to glue the neck.

I wanted to fit the machineheads and bridge first and make sure the neck is straight with a couple of light strings under a little tension first .. .am I on the right track here?

Previously I build a Strat kit (Artist) ... which was so easy with a bolt-on neck ... this whole glue thing has me worried.

Can I trust the neck is spot on and just go ahead and glue and clamp it?

My experience says no ...

Would love some advice before I execute ... and invariably pay the price.

Thanks in advance ...

Darren

[WeirdBits]

Clamping the neck in place and checking scale length, neck alignment (string spacing to fretboard edge) and action/neck angle is always a wise move. You should also check for any gaps around the neck pocket that may indicate either the neck isn't sitting correctly in the pocket could cause issues when glueing.

[Reynod]

Thanks Scott.

I have fitted the machineheads now ... and the bridge inserts.

Will flip a couple of light strings on it and see how much Play I have ... and whether it needs to be shimmed out.

Like I said ... this is my first glue job.

The bolt on necks are more to my liking.

Cheers for the professional assist.



Darren

[WeirdBits]

professional

[Reynod]

Ok ... had enough movement above the fretboard with the bridge wound slighly up (2mm) Scott and its pretty flat (used a straight edge.

Glued and clamped ... prayed to the god Crom ... will check it in a week.

Might need some more help then.

Cheers,

Darren

[Reynod]

This helped ... http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...m4Pot%20v5.pdf

Finished.

[Andy40]

Good to hear you got it sorted Reynod. no silly questions here. we've all been through the nail biting experience of the first glue in neck.