How to Tell if a Guitar Needs a Neck Reset

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I wanted to make this video to help educate people who are looking to buy vintage and used acoustics on what to look out for.
It's not just guitars. You should also be keeping this in mind when looking at any fretted musical instrument, especially ones that have a lot of tension like 12 string guitars and mandolins.
This is one of the most common sad cases I get in the shop. There a a lot of people selling old acoustics on craigslist, reverb and ebay that need neck resets. They might put them up at a pretty good price so people buying those guitars think they are getting a good deal, when in reality they are saddling themselves up with a lemon that will need a lot of work to get it playing again. It's unfortunate, but I have had to break this bad news to a number of people who brought me guitars they bought thinking that they had gotten a great deal on.
Drew's Guitar Shop
West Seattle Guitar Repair
Used and Vintage Instruments
www.drewsguitarshop.com

[@37Dionysos]

I have a 1963 Martin 00-21, fantastic guitar---but it needed a neck reset. Took a lot of work to find a technician I could trust, but I went for it. It was like putting your child in the hospital for spinal surgery. Yet when it came back it was a NEW instrument, full of harmonics and tones never heard before, plus hugely easier to play. So---find the right tech, and go for it. Totally worthwhile!

[@davidjoel5606]

Very nice and concise video and explanation. Every person purchasing a used acoustic should with and be informed of this! Well done, Drew!

[@dzl8596]

Great video Drew! One of the best explanations I've seen.

[@heavypizzas6004]

Excellent informative video thanks Drew

[@hakanaxlund4316]

Excellent run through. Great, thanks.

[@daviddouglas7950]

Hey Drew,

[@joq702]

Best explanation I have seen on knowing what to first look at in the neck for consideration of the purchase of a used guitar.

[@HealthvsWealth4me]

Thank you for explaining this without going into technical specs etc. You made it very clear, understandable easy to watch/listen. Although I looked into this many years ago and understood at that time, I forgot what a neck reset is and why it's needed. Thank you!

[@jasperpearson4624]

thank you this was extremely helpful :)

[@patrii9100]

Thank you very much! I'm having these exact issues and I've tried everything else to make it work. Now I know what it needs to be done. Cheers!

[@jayscrappa8296]

Great video. Thanks so much!

[@eljeffe9545]

Great video, very clear and detailed explanation.

[@snuffyballparks6501]

Drew did a great job on my 1996 Guild JF-55 NT. He does excellent work.

[@davidstevens2555]

Good video. Thanks

[@jelly8594]

Great video! 👍☺

[@chic3979]

Thanks Drew👍

[@Candaluk]

Great video

[@luvinlife2887]

Learned some stuff 👍

[@TMoody]

Very nice/informative video.... I am seeing more and more guitars like this one.... low saddle but high action.

[@JulianFernandez]

thanks so much!