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Topic: Warped Fretboard National New Yorker |
John Mulligan
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 27 Jul 2018 4:55 am |
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| I bought a National New Yorker, 1951, and it's great. I got my Amphenol connector from Elderly. But, the fretboard, which seems to be some kind of plastic or acrylic, is warped and interferes with the string action. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? Thanks in advance! |
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Steve Wilson
From:
Morgan Hill, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2018 1:20 pm
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| Got any pics to look at? My 41 NY has a metal fretboard so I am not familiar with the acrylic ones. It must really be warped to interfere with string action. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2018 6:04 pm
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If the fretboard can be removed from the instrument, it may be possible to straighten with a couple flat chunks of 3/4" plywood cut slightly larger than the fretboard itself, a few stout c-clamps, and a heat gun.
That method worked for me on a warped plastic fretboard from a first generation Gibson Ultratone. |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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John Mulligan
From:
Ontario, Canada
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Posted 29 Jul 2018 3:37 pm
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| Thanks, everybody. I guess I will go with the suggestion to find a fabrication shop that works with this material. |
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Jul 2018 6:52 pm
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Been there !!! When my New Yorker was a year old, ( 1951) I let it lay in the car on the back seat, in the case...bad idea !!. Sun beat on it !! Luckily, a new fret board was available back then !! 
Only issue will be the back paint, and the numerals near the fret markers, but they can be touched up if necessary, if heat causes some problems.. |
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