Slanted Neck

[Lxke_Gxorge]

Hello,

I recently started an EXA-7 build and I decided to glue the neck to the body early on in the building process. However I believe that I overtightened the clamp, leading a dent in the back but mainly the neck is now slanting back away from the body.

Will this cause any issues in playability or intonation? If so how can I remove the neck easily?

Thanks, Luke

[Brownsworthy]

May just be the neck break angle due to the bridge style used in this kit.

Some more educated members than myself may have better advice though.

[Lxke_Gxorge]

May just be the neck break angle due to the bridge style used in this kit.

Some more educated members than myself may have better advice though.

The thing is when testing that the neck fitted I’m basically 90% sure that the neck was flat

[CascadiaGuitarGeek]

You would need to post a photo of a side view of the neck in place for people to be sure, but Explorers will have a neck angle similar to the Les Paul in this image so unless the angle is larger than it should be you'll be fine. The Tune-o-Matic bridge raises the strings high enough to keep them in line with the neck.

[Lxke_Gxorge]

You would need to post a photo of a side view of the neck in place for people to be sure, but Explorers will have a neck angle similar to the Les Paul in this image so unless the angle is larger than it should be you'll be fine. The Tune-o-Matic bridge raises the strings high enough to keep them in line with the neck.

How do you attach an image? Sorry I’m new hah

[CascadiaGuitarGeek]

When you post a reply, there is a tool bar at the top where you can select font type, size, etc. Scroll over the buttons until you find the one that says "Insert Image". Then select the photo to upload and post it. Just make sure the photo isn't larger than like 1500 x 1500 pixels.

[chrissyinbkk]

Damn, learnt something new...I always went to "go advanced" and uploaded the image

[Lxke_Gxorge]

I was posting from my phone before but I've found it now on computer




Note I had to crop the pictures significantly

[Sonic Mountain]

Looks about right for a tunematic style bridge. Can you show us the 'dent' on the back of the neck?

[chrissyinbkk]

I'm no expert by any means so wait for someone who know what they are talking about to reply, but the angle does look a bit excessive to me from those pics....... is the neck pocket completely flat?....