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Post by paperbackreader on Dec 2, 2006 17:00:48 GMT -6
Bought a T-style body from a guy and the neck plate holes have been drilled crooked. If I install the neck plate using these holes it will look bad and not square with the rest of the body. Is there any way to repair this or should I send it back ?
Thanks in advance as always,
John
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Dec 3, 2006 7:10:54 GMT -6
John -- It is possible to plug and redrill the holes, but if you can send it back, you probably should. If you can't send it back, there are a couple of questions:
(1) What finish are you putting on the guitar? Is it clear or solid. If it is a clear or semi-clear finish, it will be difficult to cover up a repair.
(2) What kind of wood is the guitar made from? Some woods seem to take repairs better than others.
Let us know what you do,
Good luck,
John
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Post by paperbackwriter on Dec 3, 2006 10:33:24 GMT -6
John, Thanks for the quick reply.
In answer to your first question,- finish will not be an issue because the repair will be covered by the guitar's neck plate.
Second question,- the body is made of swamp ash.
I was pondering maybe I could use a brad point bit on a drill press to drill the existing holes through and then glue in some wooden dowel and then drill more accurate holes.
What do you think ?
John
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