RobF -> RE: Fixing a warped Mastil/Neck (Jan. 13 2019 17:04:03)
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It sounds like the shop is giving you good advice. For option A, I believe they are suggesting removing the existing frets and then planing the fingerboard to remove the warp and adjust the action. This will more than likely lead to the fingerboard being slightly thinner at the nut area than originally, but it will be straight and pointing in the right direction. Once the fingerboard is prepared then new frets will be put on. The repair might not even be noticeable to a casual observer. The thing to consider is there will not be a lot of fingerboard removed from the area of the warp, so the structure shouldn’t be further weakened in that area. But the neck area from the nut to the fifth fret will likely be a little bit thinner, which you might notice. Then again, you might like the new feel. IMO, the shop is suggesting a prudent course of action, which adds to their credibility. Assuming the fingerboard is thick enough, and I think they would tell you if it isn’t, then Option A is a viable solution and well worth considering.
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