ES 335 neck reset ?

[Robert Freemond]

Just wondering if anyone has done an ES 335 neck reset.
I didn't find much info. on how its done.

[Barry Daniels]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the need for the reset?

[Robert Freemond]

Hi Berry, Thanks for the response.
The answer to your question is, I guess, the same for most guitars the neck is pulling up as evidenced by the gap at the neck joint.
I've watched many videos on steaming a dovetail joint but this is very different & I'm not sure if the steam will penetrate all the areas necessary.

[Barry Daniels]

The fact that there is already a gap is in your favor. That gives a point to inject steam and also indicates that the neck joint has already been in movement and should loosen up easier than a tight joint. You may need to remove the fretboard first. That will give you access to the top of the joint where you can drill additional steam injection holes.

I found a webpage with some photos of the neck joint:
https://historicmakeovers.com/guitars/1 ... storation/

[Robert Freemond]

Thanks for that - It gave me some ideas. Now I'll need to get some tools in order.
I'll let you know how it goes.

PS I'm not getting any notification in my e-mail. I have to go to the Forum site to see
any responses to my questions - even though I checked the box below. Any ideas ?

[Barry Daniels]

No idea on the email thing. I have never done it that way.

[Charlie Schultz]

Gordon,
Some things to check for notifications:
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If that doesn't help, send me a PM and I'll do some more digging.

[Robert Freemond]

Worked like a charm - all done in about an hour, & very little damage to the finish.
The best part was the bolt (see photo) I drilled & taped
part of the tenon & used the bolt to push the tenon up.

Thanks again for your help.