- Neck Joints -
Like other parts of the instrument, the neck joint is constructed and glued in a way that allows it to break before other more "tradgic" damage like breaking the neck occurs. There are some different ways to handle the repair depending on how it breaks, budget, and the value of the instrument. But it's not as bad as it seems. Sometimes the repairs can be done by cleaning and regluing the break, even if the whole heel didn't break out (see below). I was able to reinforce this repair by installing a dowel.
Depending on circumstances, or if the instrument is of little value, it may be better to reinstall the neck with a bolt.
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Jon Paget has been working on his own instruments and modifying gear for more than 30 years. More recently he has worked on Upright Basses for customers ranging from pros like Bunny Brunel, Stanley Clarke, and Brian Bromberg, to local schools and their students.
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