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1965 Silvertone Harmony model S1478 With Original Fibreboard Case |
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At this point in the simultaneous picture-taking of guitar and case progress my camera went tits-up and no longer works. This Rascal guitar was finished and vacuum packed moisture proof and securely into it's case and the case vacuum packed moisture proof for secure shipping. |
Neck screw refurbishing has dried and is sanded ready for installation with shim. |
The shim is hand sanded to approximately .075" on it's thick end and paper thin on it's thin end. |
An oblique view of the shim. A simple block of wood near the back of the neck is usually what is used for shims, ....even gauged guitar picks placed there; But I have found that good solid shim contact with the neck and pocket transmit the sound loop through the body and neck MUCH better. |
The shim's excellent fit into the neck pocket. The shim will compress slightly as the neck is tightened upon it. |
The neck's screw holes doweling is painted black to help guard against any oils or moisture getting into the neck wood. |
