Suhr neck pocket crack

My evh didnt have any cracks and my 2000 axis has now issues in the neck joint. I have been talking to john suhr about this recently and his take on it is was also that it almost always happens during shipping, and that its due to very rough handling the guitar stops abruptly when its thrown and. I just put a deposit on a used american strat that has very slight neck pocket cracks small surface cracks on both sides of the neck, barely visible. Hello all, i was reading previous discussions on neck pocket cracks and i have a question. Buy with confidence classic antique our perspective. I have a guitar with a tiny finish crack at the neck pocket, assumed it was a nothing. Another neck pocket crack fender stratocaster guitar forum. Build quality wasnt a contest, the suhr is a different level i found the custom classic strat was a disappointment, quiet and not resonant and you could fit a pick either side of the neck pocket i would highly recommend a suhr, they are really competitively priced.

Shes a very encouraging muse, and i have to admire the smooth and silent flexibility of her neck as it supports her improbably large head. On the forearm area there are two small finish scratches shown in the pictures. I just bought a 1997 american stratocaster on ebay. Oh course we dont crack anything but you hear this saying all the time. With over 80 shape and thickness combinations, plus a choice of time tested tone woods, usacg necks are truly custom pieces, made for individual players preferences. Pictures are examples only, because every piece of wood has a unique grain pattern and colors are displayed differently. Suhr classic jm roasted neck lake placid bluedemo guitars electric. A few posts ago, i showed you my new strat named ray which is made from parts. Even in a home with well maintained climate sometimes the humidity can go hair wire.

If your crepitus neck is accompanied by any of the following factors, you should seek the advice of your doctor as it may be indicative of a. Neck pocket cracks fender stratocaster guitar forum. The body is made from solid alder and the neck and fingerboard from maple and rosewood respectively. Lovely daphne blue color, but the seller forgot to mention that it has a pair of 12inchlong hairline cracks in the finish coming out from each corner of the neck pocket. Neck grinding or cracking produces a crackling sound similar to what we hear when some people twist their knuckles to reduce stress. The two on the face of the guitar between the neck pocket and the neck pickup rout are as a result of the neck being hit at the headstock and pushing the neck into the body theres not a lot of wood there and it can crack happened to my beater made no difference at all to the tuning stability of the guitar as others say, if it aint broke, dont fix, it so to speak. Impacts with foreign objects whether the guitar is in its case or not will often crack necks and headstocks because of the load of string tension carried by the neck. Suhr custom modern custom colour rw neck with ebony fb huge selction of. Hello, i was thinking about bidding on an item on ebay but i am not very experienced and i have a question. Tuning stability comes from a cracking gotoh 510 tremolo, it offers improved.

Posted on october 22, 20 at october 23, 2018 by doug knight. However, it can result in some undesirable side effects like pain, osteoarthritis, and stroke. To me it looks like maybe the body was exposed to very humid conditions and the body can swell and crack the finish, this is more than a neck pocket crack but id be willing to bet not the wood, unless it was dropped. As i sit and write this, the princess leia bobblehead on my desk nods her head approvingly with every keystroke. The pro series c1 from luthier john suhr boasts lushes tones and a gorgeous three tone sun burst. Once there is glue in the crack, there is no chance to remove it and redo it. Tuning stability comes from a cracking hipshot hardtail bridge, it offers. If its of any interest, i have a new shur pro superb guitar which also has a neck pocket finish crack.

I also promised to show you how i modified the neck pocket to cure a nonadjustable problem with fret buzz at. This beautiful suhr classic antique custom was originally ordered through georges music center by one of the better players in the area after 6 years he has decided to sell this beast this guitar is super light weight at 7. Neck pocket routing templates are for building solidbody guitars or basses with bolton necks. There is an impact mark on the back by the neck plate and neck pocket cracks on either side, see pictures. If everything went well, you should be able to hold the body by the neck. When you see a crack near the neck pocket going towards the back of the guitar, be cautious and just go to a tech. The neck was cracked in several places, and the more cracks, the harder it is to put together.

Cracking your neck gently or only on occasion generally wont cause you any harm. What happens after that has elluded builders for decades as several guitars require shimming because of the neck. Suhr standard hss guitar, orange crush metallic, rosewood. If you find neck cracking becomes a habit or doesnt provide lasting relief then its probably time. Suhr modern carve top set neck generator matts music. Suhr custom modern 2tsb pau ferro neck peach guitars. I really like it, but found some neck pocket cracks. A maple neck the suhrs birdseye neck really doesnt count here in this analysis, because it was a free courtesy option given to a dealer is usual, and so are rosewood fingerboards. Our necks are truly custom made necks usa custom guitars.

Its not an ibanez wizard neck and its not a gibson baseball bat. I bought my suhr classic antique around 5 months ago and have been loving it. I would clean the crack with solvent like naptha and a brush and wick in some very thin super glue with a razor blade. This neck was cracked when the guitar hit the floor headstock first and is not the typical crack behind the nut youll find from over tightening of the nut, although the repair is the same for both. From the moment you pick it up, the standard pro comes alive in your hands. Hairline cracks in case necks question shooters forum. Filling the gap or gaps so neck fits tightly in the neck pocket is the only fix. I have a suhr modern and it is hands down the nicest guitar ive ever played. Loose neck pockets dont allow the neck and body to couple as well. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all boltnecked guitars bought online. This crack is tough to see as its nearly perfectly closed.

Please contact us for information on anything not shown here. Heres what you need to know about the risks and treatments. Neck has never been on a guitar and is nice and straight with really smooth level frets. Now test the fit by fitting the neck inside the pocket. The appointed gotoh 510 tremolo bridge features dual steel knife edge pivot points to provide greater funct. Suhr modern pro victory v50 ibanez lover s1s2 standard pro whether on stage or hanging on the wall, the standard pro is designed to inspire. The sleek elliptical neck profile, balanced asymmetrical body, and innovative neck heel make the suhr modern an instrument without rival when it comes to. Also, i think there are very few builderscompanies making instruments at the level of fit and finish as suhr. I will say this too, once you play an axis or ebmm evh you wont play the prs very much. Once you are happy with the fit, remove the neck and do not test the fit. Stratocaster body wd lake placid blue wdslpb ebay lake. The suhr guitars pro series features the same great fit and finish as the custom series suhr guitars, but at a much more affordable price point.

The cracks sound like stress cracks indicative of a tight neck pocket. Neck pocket cracks are about the most common thing to happen to a neck pocket if there is a snug fit to the neck. Super cool little doublecutaway that shows some signs of wear but is ready to rock. Suhr custom modern 2 tone sunburst pau ferro neck sn 43679 we have a great. Prices, woods, models and options are subject to change without notice. The frets feel great to me and you can bend for days on them. The neck is thin but still feels sturdy in your hand. Suhr classic s antique custom 2011 2 tone tobacco burst ebay. I stopped by my local guitar shop today and fell in love with this mim stratocaster 60th anniversary edition from 2006. Very good used condition, hairline crack at pocket see photo great chance at.

Very clean, though there is a really tiny neck pocket crack only in the clear coat, not in the wood, and the very first side dot is missing modifications. If you love strats and telecasters, own the best of both worlds. Its why companies like washburn, ibanez, esp ltd went to deeper then average neck pockets. Suhr s2 standard alder orange crush metallic for sale online ebay. Natural finish on this quilted top looks like you could stick your hand in it love the le 12th fret inlay, offset block inlays, and logo on the matching headstock beautiful. The suhr ts classic combines the body styles of the classic and classic t for the most comfort and playability in a guitar.

Ive also had at least two axis guitars with cracks. I dont have a primer pocket swage so i just sell all the crimped brass at gunshows for 2. It may be nothing simply a crack in the finish rather than the wood but if it is a developing crack be sure to have it fixed. People may crack neck to relieve tension in the neck.

When i sold my purple 92 evh the buyer wanted to know about the neck pocket. Just curious is there any danger to the guitar beyond aesthetic. How to repair hairline cracks around strat neck pocket. Neck angle of bolt on neck necessary or not telecaster. See neck inventory build your custom neck now neck features a number of. When i first opened the box of my first suhr which is a standard, it got 2 long cracks on the neck pocket, i was really upset about that and i had been wondering for about a week. Neck pocket routing template for fender instructions. When neck cracking and popping needs medical attention. Fixing a cracked gibson neck silesia guitars guitar. Before trying to crack a stiff or sore neck, consider seeking help from a qualified health professional listed below. Suhr modern plus curly fireburst 2018 limited run w. Used stress crack in finish at neck pocket that has been touched up by our luthier. On a one piece neck, as is seen on many martin and gibson guitars, cracks typically occur at.

They are not always there but can happen from a drop in the case, shipping or if the wood shrinks or expands. The neck pocket and the neck heel are manufactured assuming a 0 degree angle. Mine has a crack too on the lower side but the neck. Our necks are truly custom made usa custom guitars replacement necks offer you the best feel, tons of options, and the highest quality available anywhere. I have been talking to john suhr about this recently and his take on it is was also that it almost always happens during shipping, and that its due to. Opinion on a recent guitar purchase, neck joint cracks. I sold this bass in october 2019, and unfortunately the bass mustve taken a knock in shipping because it arrived at my customers home with a 34 crack in the body finish emanating from the neck pocket. This shortish video looks at neck pocket cracks the scourge of just about all bolt necked guitars bought online. Strandberg, prs, suhr, music man, parker, ibanez, mayones. It has some small dings and scuffs pictured and the usual fender crack in the paint near the neck pocket. Cracked necks and headstocks archive finger lakes guitar. There is a hairline crack in the finish at the neck pocket which is not unusual.