bass neck does not attach back on to body?

jazpheen · #1 09-28-2008, 08:12 PM

Hi all,
I have a MTD Kingston one P/U 5 string bass. The neck has been off for about a week and now it's too tight to reattach. I'm afraid if I force it on, I will break the thin edge of the body cavity. Some paint has been chipped by trying to fit the neck back on. What can I do?
jaz

praisegig · #2 09-28-2008, 08:19 PM

I hope you are trying to install the neck into the cavity from the top, and not from the end. Remember most necks have a slight taper and have to be installed directly from the top of the cavity.

jazpheen · #3 09-28-2008, 09:09 PM

You're right dude, It fell right in, duh!
Thanks a million.
jaz
P.S.
How about paint chip repair. What's the secret on that? A small piece came off about 1/10 the size of a dime.

praisegig · #4 09-29-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jazpheen

How about paint chip repair. What's the secret on that? A small piece came off about 1/10 the size of a dime.

You might be able to super glue it back in.