Black Tele with Newly Added Rosewood neck by Haywire Custom Guitars Custom Shop

At Haywire Custom Guitars We Prioritize Precision When Adding A Neck

Remember: You can only perform a great guitar set-up IF the guitar neck is added and aligned properly.  Precision is THE priority.

• Prepare the Surface: If a neck already has holes, fill them with wooden dowels (like BBQ skewers) and glue, then sand smooth to create a fresh surface.
• Initial Clamping: Use a C-clamp to hold the neck, body, and neck plate together. Place thin wood pieces between the clamp jaws to protect the fret board, frets and finish.
• Set perfect string “Margins”: Before drilling, install the 1st and 6th E strings. Move the neck slightly left or right until the space between the strings and the fret board edges is perfectly even all the way down.
• Control Your Drilling:
  • Mark your drill bit with blue tape to act as a depth stop, preventing you from drilling through the front of the fret board.
  • Drill bottom holes first, add the screw (using liquid dish soap as a lubricant), and re-check string margin alignment before drilling the remaining holes.
• Fine-Tuning: If alignment shifts after the first screw, loosen the clamp slightly, tap the head stock with the heel of your hand to nudge it back into place, then re-tighten the clamp.
  

• Service Inclusions: Their installation includes leveling and polishing frets, adjusting string action, and setting intonation.
• Specialty Options: We offer custom modifications like the Recessed Heel Crest for easier access to high frets ($65) and Neck Shaving to thin down a profile for comfort ($135).
• Wider Necks: They can install extra-wide necks (up to 2-1/8″) for players with larger hands.