Taylor Heel Crack (Neck Reset)

[@bldallas]

Wow, I had no idea Taylor guitar necks were that easy to remove/adjust. I’ve always been a Martin fan, but I own a 1st year production run Baby Taylor. It’s built completely different, but bc also super easy to remove / shim the neck. Martin’s dovetail joint is really solid, but I can see the advantages of Taylor’s more modern design. On a side note, I love your shop, Scott. It’s so organized and you really seem to have every clamp, vice, tool, potion (glues, polishes, etc), that a luthier could ever need. So cool. Another great job, too! Thanks!

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks a lot. I realize now that this particular model was a little easier than the standard paper tag over the neck block models. It’s tricky to remove the paper tag without tearing it 😵‍💫

[@stealingtomorrowband]

Perfect... something good to watch before work!!!! Have a fantastic day Scotty D...

[@harpethguitar]

Enjoy!

[@jefferp]

Nice demo tune. How about an extended version?😀

[@bldallas]

Wow, I had no idea Taylor guitar necks were that easy to remove/adjust. I’ve always been a Martin fan, but I own a 1st year production run Baby Taylor. It’s built completely different, but bc also super easy to remove / shim the neck. Martin’s dovetail joint is really solid, but I can see the advantages of Taylor’s more modern design. Great job! Thanks!

[@HayesTech]

Another great job. I don't care for the Taylor sound much though. So I wouldn't own one, but I know a lot that do like their sound.

[@jimdoner3443]

A word of advice 🤣🤣🤣 just kidding , nice repair. Love my Taylors

[@harpethguitar]

Right on!

[@brianogrady7900]

Some say epoxy not a good wood glue some would use tightbond what would you say great videos on guitar repair well done

[@harpethguitar]

Thank You 🙏 It seems like either is fine in this scenario although titebond is rather thick and this crack was very thin so you’d have to water it down which would compromise its strength.

[@keithschultz3644]

Sup Scotty'D how yu bee my man!!? Keith from 'ole Virginnie hollering @ cha! I really enjoy yer content!!!

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks Keith, nice to hear from you 👍🏻 See ya round (like a doughnut) har-de-har-har!

[@jonahguitarguy]

So will they sell that set of shims to any repair person now? They weren't fun to play with back in the day. Beautiful work as always Scotty D.

[@harpethguitar]

Yessir! Just call with a credit card in hand. Thanks!

[@radred512]

Nice work Scotty. Do you know when Taylor started using the shim solution? I have a 1999 314 that's gonna need a neck reset soon.

[@harpethguitar]

Thank You 🙏 earlier in the 90’s perhaps. I think all of the El Cajon, CA production are bolt on

[@DTGuitarTech]

Lovely glue-up. Can I just ask, why epoxy and not Titebond? Is it just what Taylor recommends?

[@harpethguitar]

Taylor knows best. They’ve repaired hundreds of them. Thanks!

[@DTGuitarTech]

@@harpethguitar thanks!

[@gorgiasxx]

Did you get that service kit for free from Taylor? I think I heard somewhere that you could get shims for free if you own a Taylor guitar but i guess you wont get the whole set with tools and all.

[@harpethguitar]

They charged me for the kit. Give them a call! They have pretty good customer service

[@MuscleDad420]

Dude, what in the AI generated hell is that shirt??? lfd zppfliin???

[@harpethguitar]

🤘👽🤘