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| Author: | banjopicks [ Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Touch up on Yamaha |
I just finished resetting a Yamaha neck and need to do a little finish touch up. Wondering what I should use that will adhere to the old finish. I'm thinking lacquer might be the best way to go but also considering poly. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
Have you considered GluBoost and Kovax Tolecut abrasives? https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/supplies/sanding-and-polishing/buffing-and-polishing/kovax-tolecut-finish-repair-system/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2021-07-gp&pref_currency=P&shipcalc=UK&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3f6HBhDHARIsAD_i3D8zcpkzVDmKy1J1W5qlF82ygf9IptK3aeKezqwl4V2zCuj3RgQnyJUaAg-rEALw_wcB I've found them excellent combination for touch ups on many finishes. And no waiting for lacquer drop fills to dry |
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| Author: | Freeman [ Wed Jul 28, 2021 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
Were you successful in resetting the neck? What model? Come apart OK? Did you have to angle the steam injection needle? Old Yammies were lacquer - that is what I would use. If its newer I would test first. |
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| Author: | banjopicks [ Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
I finally strung it up and was surprised to find the action was still high on the high e strings. When I checked before stringing it up with a straight edge, it was well above the bridge but after stringing it, it was below the bridge. After checking the relief I found there was plenty of room for adjustment so I cranked about 3/4 turn and that helped. Brought it to about About .110" on the high E and .09 on the low E. I think this is OK for a 12 string but I also found that after clamping the fretboard to the body that it looks awful and I don't think I can live with that much fall off so I'm going to un glue it and add a rosewood shim. I may take the neck off again and increase the angle. Your thoughts |
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| Author: | banjopicks [ Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
The guy was happy with the rest and plays beautiful. He wants a shim under the fretboard though and offered to pay the extra. |
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| Author: | Barry Daniels [ Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
Is the fretboard currently floating? |
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| Author: | banjopicks [ Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Touch up on Yamaha |
No, I glued it down. Time to learn to make tapered shims and scrape out glue. |
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