alembic1989 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have a customised Kramer fretless with an Aluminium neck. The action is pretty good..but there seems to be a 'generous' amount of relief (forward bow). At some point I think it will need straightening...does anyone know of anyone out there with the necessary expertise? Any pointers in the right direction would be gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The only way you will be able to sort this is by removing the frets and having the finger board planed straight, then refretted and levelled. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='319861' date='Nov 1 2008, 10:16 PM']The only way you will be able to sort this is by removing the frets and having the finger board planed straight, then refretted and levelled. Sorry. [/quote] I guess that is made a lot easier by the fact that it's fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 [quote name='thedonutman' post='319867' date='Nov 1 2008, 10:43 PM']I guess that is made a lot easier by the fact that it's fretless.[/quote]Classic fail, doh, doh and doh again. Easy job then for any skilled luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Unfortunately, it's not an easy job. The fingerboard is ebanol rather than wood, so probably won't take very kindly to being planed. There are several people in the US with the required expertise and proper equipment to straighten the neck for you but it won't be cheap. If it's not done correctly you will have problems with the non-aluminium sections separating from the aluminium ones. The best place to ask for advice and find who can do this for you is the [url="http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"]Kramer Aluminium Forum[/url]. Good luck. Edited November 1, 2008 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 A blow torch and some judicious hammer blows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='319880' date='Nov 1 2008, 11:44 PM']Unfortunately, it's not an easy job. The fingerboard is ebanol rather than wood, so probably won't take very kindly to being planed. There are several people in the US with the required expertise and proper equipment to straighten the neck for you but it won't be cheap. If it's not done correctly you will have problems with the non-aluminium sections separating from the aluminium ones. The best place to ask for advice and find who can do this for you is the [url="http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"]Kramer Aluminium Forum[/url]. Good luck.[/quote] Many thanks for the link...looks very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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