Bass Bar Profile Question??

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Aren Winebrenner

I need to fix a shoddy button repair on mine as well. Could you post pictures of yours, before and after. Sounds like it may be a good point of reference for me.

And yes, I'm definitely planning on paying close attention to neck angle pitch, bridge height etc. I'll get the numbers right before I ever touch a tool!

Sorry, by button extension I meant an addition to the neck heel to push it out over the body for a bigger overstand.

Like here, before and after;


This Bass has a 'Back' Button Repair done about 140 years ago or so when the shoulders were cut.


For more inside pics of the Gilkes, scroll down on the link.

[Aren Winebrenner]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Sorry, by button extension I meant an addition to the neck heel to push it out over the body for a bigger overstand.

Like here, before and after;


This Bass has a 'Back' Button Repair done about 140 years ago or so when the shoulders were cut.


For more inside pics of the Gilkes, scroll down on the link.

This is the plan for my bass. I haven't removed a neck from a mortise or dovetail joint yet, so this will be an execise in patience I'm thinking. I've read various things about this procedure, but having not actually witnessed it being done, I'm a bit nervous. Any tips are welcome!

Thanks for the pics by the way.

[Matthew Tucker]

Originally Posted by Aren Winebrenner

TAny tips are welcome!

Many people achieve this by taking their bass through a low doorway

[Aren Winebrenner]

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

Many people achieve this by taking their bass through a low doorway

I hadn't even considered. This would certainly be the quickest method for neck removal!! Should I get a running start?