Taylor Neck Reset Done Right — No Shims, Perfect Action

Taylor Neck Reset Done Right — No Shims, Perfect Action

A complete, workshop-tested neck reset on an older Taylor — performed without shims to restore correct neck angle and silky, low action. This video shows the exact steps I use to achieve stable playability and clean intonation while preserving the guitar’s natural tone.

What you’ll see

Careful removal and safe separation of the neck joint

Joint cleaning, seat preparation and precise neck re-fit (no shims)

Neck angle correction, hide-glue refit technique and clamping tips

Reassembly, bridge/ saddle recheck, action setup and intonation tweak

Final play test and before/after tone comparison

00:00 – Intro & assessment
01:10 – Diagnosing neck angle & action issues
03:20 – Safe neck removal procedure
07:05 – Joint prep & surface cleanup
10:40 – Neck re-fit (no shims) & glue up
15:30 – Reassembly, bridge check & stringing
18:45 – Action, truss rod & intonation setup
21:50 – Final play test & tone comparison

Precision gauges, clamp system, hide glue, straightedge, feeler gauges, measuring calipers.

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Gratefully in your Service, Michael McConville.