Have you found that your acoustic or set neck guitar is hard to play? Does the action feel different to how it once was? These are signs you might need a guitar neck reset.

Guitar Repair Economics

Guitar repairs, in particular where a neck reset is needed, falls down to a matter of economics. You weigh up the value of the guitar against the work necessary to make it playable again. Is it worth the financial cost, or is it perhaps time to buy a new guitar? For vintage or expensive guitars, or those with a sentimental value to you, then the cost of the repairs will often be worthwhile. 

Neck Reset Process

At Ackworth Guitar Setups, we start by evaluating the neck position in relation to the bridge. This helps us to establish what is causing the fault with the instrument when playing. From there we can determine the best course of action to reset it. 

Modern Solutions For Your Guitar

Traditionally, luthiery has relied on steam as the main way to free the glue in the neck joint. However, at AGS, we can’t endorse this method as, in our experience, the steam can have a negative effect on guitar lacquer. Instead, we use new techniques pioneered in the USA, which involves inserting heating elements into the neck. While nerve wracking to watch – as this process relies on precision placement of the heating elements – we feel this method protects your guitar from unnecessary risk.