messed up inlays..

[Crusader]

Hi Gents,
What is involved in removing the fretboard from the neck?

[wokkaboy]

Hi Neil,
big job you have to get a steam iron and heat up the fingerboard and try and lift the fingerboard from one end with a paint scraper of something to wedge in the gap and slowly separate the glue.
Which neck is this the maple PRS one with inlays ?

Have a search on youtube and search for how to remove fingerboard from neck or something similar

[Crusader]

Yes. I hate the inlays, have been considering my options to make something from. Because I really like the res of the neck.

[wokkaboy]

Neil why don't you try and see if you can remove the inlays ? Otherwise I would consider PRS sticker markers might be an easier fix

[Crusader]

Yes, my first option will be to route them out, I have purchased new ones to put in.
Since the hole will be too big, I am debating filling around them with red abs or maple chips. I'll see how I go.

I need to build a router base for my rotary tool first. 😀

[Crusader]

no, damn it, I am not scared of a challenge.

I am going to remove the current Maple Fretboard and replace it with a Hornbeam one.
in doing so change it from and F type nut to a G type nut. and insert the new inlays.

Just thought you might like to know :P ...

this is going to take me some time, but that is fine.

[wokkaboy]

good luck Neil,sure you will learn new skills taking on the challenge

[Crusader]

thanks, and yes that is the idea..

[stan]

haha, good man, go hard

[Crusader]

5 mins to remove the fret board...



now to attach the new one going to be a bit harder ...