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    Gunge on the neck heel?

    hi guys,

    I started a new mahogany LP kit yesterday. During the mock build I noticed that the neck heel has quite a lot of crap built up on it. To me it looks like the neck has been glued before?? It's about half a mm thick.

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    There's nothing similar to be seen in the neck pocket. However the same kind of crap is also built up near the binding under where the fretboard rests.

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    So my question is, what should I do about it? The neck can be wedged into the pocket as-is, but can I just glue to this existing crap? I'm worried that the joint wont be strong enough. If I try to clean it off, I might damage the neck heel and create a loose fit in the pocket.

    Any suggestions? I've never seen anything like this on a kit before and I'm at a complete loss.

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    Hey Gav, never seen an LP kit like that. I'd carefully sand the glue off, trying not to take much mahogany off.
    I'd to a test fit every couple of minutes to make sure the neck/neck pocket fit isn't getting too loose.
    Usually when you glue it the glue fills any small gaps and they should get a strong bond
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    Looks like there was a spillage of glue that wasnt wiped off properly...

    Sand it off and dont worry too much if the neck seems a little loose side to side.
    95+% of the bond strength comes from the bottom side of the neck heel to body join so you should be OK

    There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....

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    cool DB, didn't know that about joint strength

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    Thanks Wokka and DB.
    I'll get sanding on it! It's nice to know that even if I don't get it all off, that the joint isn't really dependent on it.

    cheers,
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    seems to come back to the basics Gav, if in doubt: sand.... haha

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    That's it stan . I got the 180 grit out and blasted most of it away. The fit is a little looser now but not unmanageable.

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    cheers,
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    that looks much better Gav,
    @ Stan thats it, if in doubt, sand could be the new motto
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    Thanks Wokks - the neck fit is even still ok. very simple fix in the end! When in doubt, sand it out!!

    cheers,
    Gav.
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