Neck removal question

DannyG · #1 06-13-2006, 09:39 PM

I have an Epiphone Thunderbird and plan on temporarily removing the neck so that I can replace the neck plate. Will doing this affect the set-up on my bass? Action, intonation, truss rod, etc.

62bass · #2 06-14-2006, 06:31 AM

It shouldn't so long as you put it back together again the same way with the same guage and tension strings. Why do you want to replace the neck plate?

**HeavyDuty** · #3 06-14-2006, 06:34 AM

It shouldn't, so long as the neck is only off for a short time. If it'll be off for a while, you'll want to loosen the truss rod.

lonote · #4 06-14-2006, 06:44 AM

No, it won't be a problem. When you reinstall the neck, be careful when you tighten the screws so you don't strip the holes in the body.

DannyG · #5 06-16-2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62bass

Why do you want to replace the neck plate?

I'm going to move the strap pin and don't want two holes in the plate.

DannyG · #6 06-16-2006, 08:57 AM

Thanks for info guys!