Where can I get a neck reshaped? and other bits

grammar · March 2015

I've got a Les Paul traditional that sounds great but could play a bit better. I want the neck reshaped to the usual Les Paul Slim 60's asymetrical.

I also need the entire guitar shielded and grounded.

Turn around time is 2 weeks max!

Any suggestions?

I'm based in London

Garthy · March 2015

I was going to use this chap to reprofile my Carvin but some unforeseen and enormous household bills have postponed the work:

http://flameguitars.co.uk/

I can't vouch for his work at all obviously, but the reason I picked him was because he was one of the very few luthiers that bothered to have an address or location in an easy to find place on their website and a bit of gut feeling.

FelineGuitars · March 2015

We're in Croydon , South London and do that sort of thing.

What type of finish were you hoping for on the neck.

hubobulous · March 2015

@grammar - you will find hundreds of endorsements here for the quality and customer service from @FelineGuitars. That would be where I'd take your sort of request :-)

Stevepage · March 2015

Without a doubt, Feline Guitars. I've had major work done on my Strats neck a couple of years ago and was the best decision I made. Top quality work.

axisus · March 2015

Another vote for Feline - the best place!

grammar · March 2015

@felineguitars ;

Probably an oil finish? I'll give you a bell tomorrow if that's cool

Matt

FelineGuitars · March 2015

Neck is stripped and shaped.

Just going to re-stain and oil finish the neck now

Stevepage · March 2015

Blimey, that's quick!

monquixote · March 2015

How big a job is a neck reshape?

FelineGuitars · March 2015

A few hours, but because Grammar had time limits we tried to prioritise to ensure we didn't get caught out.

Thankfully Tom is on good form this week as I am ful of cold and flu, and not being very productive myself.

breadfan · March 2015

My Tele's maple neck has an oil finish & it feels amazing.

Will the OPs neck now need regular maintenance, given the porous nature of mahogany?

Sassafras · March 2015

Most people would hesitate to have this done and bleat about "resale value" being affected. Nice to hear that's not an issue with you.

grammar · March 2015

Yeah I get that if you go through a lot of guitars, for me they're tools and when I find a good one I keep it. Took me bloody ages to find a nice resonant Les Paul

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