Guitar Neck & Headstock Repair in Redding, CA
Neck angle, twisted or loose necks, neck pockets, and cracked or broken headstocks.
The neck is where most of the playability lives, and a lot can shift over time. Bolt on necks can lose their angle so the action won’t go low enough. Screws strip out, pockets get paint in them, and replacement necks need fitting. On acoustics, the neck angle can creep until the saddle has nothing left to give.
We handle neck shims and angle adjustments, pocket work, stripped screw holes, and replacement neck fitting. For bigger jobs like twisted necks, neck resets, and cracked or snapped headstocks, we look it over and give you a straight quote before doing any work.
Dropped your guitar or noticed a crack? Loosen the strings and bring it in.
Neck & Headstock services
23 services. Don't see your problem? Call or text, we probably fix it.
Neck shim
Shim a bolt on neck to correct the angle so you can get low action without running out of saddle adjustment.
Sounds like: saddles bottomed out, can't lower action, neck angle wrong, action too high
Neck micro-tilt adjustment
Set the neck angle using the micro-tilt screw on guitars that have one.
Sounds like: micro tilt, neck tilt screw, adjust neck angle
Neck reset
Remove and reset an acoustic neck when the angle has shifted so far that the action can't be fixed with the saddle. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: acoustic action way too high, needs neck reset, saddle already shaved down, neck angle shifted
Neck heat pressing
Use heat and clamping to correct a bowed neck that the truss rod alone can't fix. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: neck bowed and truss rod maxed, warped neck, heat press neck
Neck twist correction
Straighten a twisted neck so the action is even across the strings. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: twisted neck, neck warped, action higher on one side, neck twist
Neck carve reshaping
Thin or reshape the back of the neck for a more comfortable grip. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: neck too thick, reshape neck, slim down neck, neck uncomfortable
Neck finish sanding (satin conversion)
Sand the gloss off the back of the neck for a smooth, fast satin feel that doesn't get sticky.
Sounds like: sticky neck, neck too glossy, satin neck, hand sticks to neck
Neck refinish
Refinish a worn or damaged neck. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: neck finish worn, refinish neck, neck finish peeling
Neck replacement
Fit a replacement neck to your body, including pocket fit, drilling, and setup. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: replace neck, new neck, warmoth neck, neck broken
Neck pocket shim
Add a full pocket shim to fix neck angle or a loose neck fit.
Sounds like: neck pocket shim, loose neck pocket, neck wobbles
Neck pocket routing
Route a neck pocket so a replacement neck fits snug. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: neck won't fit pocket, neck pocket too tight, route neck pocket
Neck pocket cleaning
Clean paint and debris out of the neck pocket for solid contact and a good fit.
Sounds like: paint in neck pocket, neck doesn't sit flat, clean neck pocket
Neck bolt replacement
Replace stripped, rusty, or missing neck bolts and screws.
Sounds like: neck screw stripped, missing neck bolt, rusty neck screws, neck loose
Neck plate replacement
Replace a bent, rusted, or missing neck plate.
Sounds like: neck plate, replace neck plate, bent neck plate
Neck insert install (threaded)
Install threaded inserts in the neck so it can be removed and reinstalled without wearing out the screw holes.
Sounds like: threaded inserts, neck inserts, machine screw neck, neck removed often
Neck screw hole repair
Plug and redrill stripped neck screw holes so the neck clamps tight again.
Sounds like: stripped neck screw hole, neck screw spins, neck won't tighten
Neck joint reglue
Reglue a loose set neck or acoustic neck joint. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: neck joint loose, neck coming off, set neck crack, gap at neck joint
Headstock crack repair
Glue and reinforce a cracked headstock before it breaks all the way.
Sounds like: headstock cracked, crack behind nut, headstock crack, dropped guitar
Headstock break repair
Glue and reinforce a snapped headstock so it holds full string tension again. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: headstock broke off, snapped headstock, les paul headstock broke, broken neck
Headstock re-veneer
Apply a new veneer over a damaged or repaired headstock face. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: headstock veneer, headstock face damaged, re veneer headstock
Headstock refinish
Refinish the headstock after a repair or to cover damage. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: headstock finish damaged, refinish headstock, headstock touch up
Headstock angle reset
Correct headstock angle issues that cause poor string break or buzzing at the nut. Quoted after a look.
Sounds like: headstock angle, low break angle, headstock angle wrong
Headstock logo application
Apply a logo decal to the headstock and seal it in.
Sounds like: headstock decal, headstock logo, waterslide decal headstock