How would you approach a neck reset where the heel has already cracked?
I have a red-label Yamaha FG-180 that’s in overall nice condition, but the neck angle is poor and the heel is already cracked. I’d like to attempt a neck reset, but I’m unsure how to proceed given the existing crack. Should I approach the reset as usual, or plan an alternate method because of the damage? Has anyone here tackled a reset on a guitar with a pre-existing heel crack? I know a crack can develop during the reset process, but I…
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Hi Nathan. Here are the dovetail measurements from the FG75. Don't know if they're the same but may get you in the ballpark.