1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset

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1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset Dec 10, 2016 20:48:39 GMT -5

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Post by CTGull on Dec 10, 2016 20:48:39 GMT -5

What can I say, I'm on a roll!! I got the neck off in 2 hours!! Including separating the fretboard (a little over an hour) and it only took 2 steaming sessions (6 & 4 minutes) to get the neck off. I think I've figured the steaming off but the fretboard separation is still tough.

On to the FG-180!!!

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I'm sad to say I FINALLY glued the neck back on this guitar, 13 months after I took it off!! The alignment looked good before gluing. Hopefully it's still good once I take the clamps off tomorrow. Then make a saddle, fit a new nut, and string it up and see how it sounds. Well, you can't really SEE how it sounds, but you get the idea...

Then the FG-180 is next.

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seagullplayer Supreme Member Posts: 1,022 Location: Southern Indiana Playing guitar since: Long enough I should be better at it...	1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset Jan 23, 2018 9:38:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by seagullplayer on Jan 23, 2018 9:38:03 GMT -5 The amazing part at my house would have been finding something I had laying around for that long!
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1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset Jan 23, 2018 10:36:15 GMT -5

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Jan 23, 2018 9:38:03 GMT -5 seagullplayer said:

The amazing part at my house would have been finding something I had laying around for that long!

I have a document that specifies exactly where all 55 guitars are in the house. Possibly half of them need work. I've got them in so many places it was impossible to find one I hadn't seen in a while.

DAMN!! I never counted them before!!!!

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1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset Jan 23, 2018 18:34:44 GMT -5

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Post by ladyssolo on Jan 23, 2018 18:34:44 GMT -5

I have to say you win for the most guitars - I only have 7 (and if I ever get the deal I want on a Spanish guitar I will have 8.) And I know where all of mine are without a list. Unless someone else chimes in with more, you officially have to most "toys" and you win.

CTGull Global Moderator MOD/ADMIN Posts: 4,634 Location: Connecticut Playing guitar since: Early 80's & 2011	1974 Yamaha FG-170 Neck Reset Jan 23, 2018 18:57:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jan 23, 2018 18:57:33 GMT -5 If it wasn't for the rescuing and fixing I'd have far fewer. Part of my New Year's resolution is to get it down to 30. That might be tough!
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