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  1. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Excellent advice all around, and yes, I am figuring the frets and fret board could use some work as well... Thanks for the great advice!
  2. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    lolol
  3. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    vicsylz... and a big thanks to you, as well! I have several option, apparently :)
  4. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    I will surely do that, Frank. In fact I might just do it today! Thanks!
  5. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Hi Michael.. near Oroville. Not far from Grass Valley.
  6. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Thanks Potosimando... BIG thanks. Yes, the label says 4/16/90.... wow,, it would be very cool if this does, indeed, have a truss rod!! I will contact Boyd. Maybe I will remove the end-pin and take a...
  7. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Hi John.... I did that on an electric solid-body 5-string I built a few years ago, after my super-slim laminated maple/walnut neck wasn't as stiff as I thought it would be. I even used a carbon-fiber...
  8. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Thanks Steve... got it that time!
  9. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Thanks Jstring.. I will add him to my list!
  10. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Hey Steve,,,, I am nowhere near Glendora,, on the other hand, I love to drive and have lots of time (retirement is good that way). I am very impressed by the response to my inquiry.. and thank you!!...
  11. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    A medium... clever :)..... and yes I know R.L. passed some time ago, as well. I hadn't thought of Gryphon. I know them, I used to manage the 5th string in Berkeley back in the late 70's, so I know...
  12. Re: R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    That is on my list to do. I was hoping to find someone a bit closer, but if I can't I will contact Givens. Thanks for your input!

    Al
  13. R. L. Givens #533 Neck Repair - recommendations?

    Hello, I have #533, and over the past 23 1/2 years, the neck has gradually bowed to where playing above the 12th fret is basically impossible. It does not appear to be a "bulge" in the neck, just way...
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