Necks without braces are at risk for being bent down. Often, as part of a repair, a neck brace will be installed. It is also possible to install a neck brace as a preventative measure before damage occurs.
Shown above is a simple brace added to the under side of the neck.
This neck had been bent down at some point, and was soldered back on at an incorrect angle and still out-of-round. We’ll be adding a neck brace once we restore it to its natural state
This neck had been bent down at some point, and was soldered back on at an incorrect angle and still out-of-round. We’ll be adding a neck brace once we restore it to its natural state.
Neck Brace added.