Neck repair on new Epiphone Riviera

[jdogric12]

...and carefully complete the break.

As soon as I read that, I broke into a sweat.

Arrived... UPS took care of the first step for me!!!

[jps]

Did they, really?

UPSOOPS will probably blame it on the earthquake. At least, was it a clean break?

[jdawe]

...and carefully complete the break.

As soon as I read that, I broke into a sweat.

Arrived... UPS took care of the first step for me!!!

Always best to leave it to the pros!

[Clint]

I guess that was your Birthday present from UPS.

[johnallg]

Obviously no one here is surprised.

[jdogric12]

You all are killing me.

Yes, it was a clean break. Only one "in-between" piece, which fits "in-between" perfectly. So, this may sound like a herp-a-derp question, but should I remove the truss rod before messing with the gluey stuff? And if so, should I protect its cavity somehow?

[johnallg]

You all are killing me.

Yes, it was a clean break. Only one "in-between" piece, which fits "in-between" perfectly. So, this may sound like a herp-a-derp question, but should I remove the truss rod before messing with the gluey stuff? And if so, should I protect its cavity somehow?

Gut reaction, I would, but what to I know. Paul will have the answer.

[Rubsoul]

Jdog,
Was it insured? lol

[jdogric12]

I always knew the Rivieras were simply stripped down Sheratons, at least the 60s models, cos of the mini-'buckers. Guess the P-90s distracted me. When I was out in SoCal, I saw a 68 Riviera...twice at the same place within less than a year! I didn't play it, but I did snag a pic of it that I don't have on me right now.

And the Sheraton was originally based on a ES-355, the Riviera a 335 and a Casino a 330. Please tell me I at least got that right, John-O (doesn't quite work with you)

Don't forget, too, the Casino has a spruce top, making it lightweight. Rivieras by comparison, are pretty heavy, as is this one! Even without the headstock! Hmmm maybe I'll Steinberger it...

[jps]

...Here ya' go!

[blueflamerick]

Any progress?

[jdogric12]

Nah, been way too busy. I plan to buy a tub of the stuff PW recommended and hopefully that will do the trick. I may need to get a proper clamp, though, I think I left mine in Florida.

[jdogric12]

Home Depot didnt have it. Do I need to buy it online?

[jingle_jangle]

Most good lumberyards will stock it. Otherwise, online. It's worth tracking down, as nothing else is quite like it for this purpose.

[ken_j]

Marinas may also have it as this is what we used on Mahogany boats.