Neck Replacement

[philbagg]

I have a BC Rich Warlock out in my car-hole, the neck snapped after it fell down the stairs about two years ago. The neck is still attached to the body, it wasn't a complete break.

Just wondering, is neck repair/replacement expensive? I paid €400 for it about 5 years ago (cheap I know, but I love it).

Or, stupid question, is it something I could have a go at myself?

Playin em for years, haven't a clue about em

Cheers doods

 

[darrin_h2000]

Id say just get a replacement...but the NJ series style might not look as good on a warlock as a mockingbird...eagle or a Bich...I have and extra Jackson style neck here.

 

[ggunn]

I have a BC Rich Warlock out in my car-hole, the neck snapped after it fell down the stairs about two years ago. The neck is still attached to the body, it wasn't a complete break.

Just wondering, is neck repair/replacement expensive? I paid €400 for it about 5 years ago (cheap I know, but I love it).

Or, stupid question, is it something I could have a go at myself?

Playin em for years, haven't a clue about em

Cheers doods

Whether it's fixable or not depends on the nature of the break. A break parallel or nearly so to the plane of the fingerboard is not that bad, but a break across the neck is much more problematic. If t'were my guitar, I wouldn't try it myself; you only get one shot at it.

 

[muttley600]

Pictures?...

 

[Walt-Dogg]

Pictures?...

I was just about to say that.

As said, if it's a split, meaning semi-parallel to the fret-board you could get it repaired. If it's a snap, meaning perpendicular to fretboard (this only can happen around the nut though) is more ore less unrepairable. If it's a total break, meaning not only did the neck snap or split but the fretboard did along with it, you're better off buying a new neck. Considering your guitar is a B.C. Rich, a replacement neck couldn't be too expensive, unless it's a more expensive model and you want the more expensive neck.

But, then again, it could just be cheaper to get a replacement neck then have the neck repaired. Or maybe a new guitar for that matter. My friend had an Epiphone Les Paul Custom, total destroyed the neck, it was gonna be as much as he paid for it to repair it, so he bought a Gibsion Les Paul instead.

 

[philbagg]

Thanks for the replies fellers

I'll post some pics tomorrey (well, today, it's 8am and I haven't slept yet) when I root it out of the garage

 

[darrin_h2000]

Ive just found in most cases that a replacement of a bolt on neck is the fastest...least expensive and most dependable repair...attepting the gluing is a last resort.

Ive seen alot of broken BC Rich necks at the Musicians friend Distribution center...and I could buy warlocks for $50 each when that place was open...that neck design is asking for trouble...but many BC Rich designs are super...try a Bich or Eagle...or Mockingbird if you like exotic shapes...they make some cool stuff.

 

[Roguetitan]

I have a BC Rich Warlock out in my car-hole, the neck snapped after it fell down the stairs about two years ago. The neck is still attached to the body, it wasn't a complete break.

Just wondering, is neck repair/replacement expensive? I paid €400 for it about 5 years ago (cheap I know, but I love it).

Or, stupid question, is it something I could have a go at myself?

Playin em for years, haven't a clue about em

Cheers doods

philbagg

If the fret board is busted along with the neck and possibly a bent truss rod save yourself some money and just replace the neck number one a repair will cost more even if the damage is minimal even with no damage to the fret board because the fret board and truss rod will have to be removed in order to properly repair the neck then you are looking at the time it takes to clean out the glue from the truss rod slot and face of the neck. so basically what you are looking at as far as a repair is time and labor costs. with a broken fret board you are looking at even a higher cost. a replacement neck would cost in the neighborhood of $125.00 US opposed to, at the minimum $250.00 to repair and that is a very conservative estimate not knowing how bad the damage is and could even cost more than what the guitar is initially worth.
I personally wouldn't give you two plug nickels for a BC Rich but that is just me
So Ya just save your self the money of a repair and purchase a new neck
IIRC that model does have bolt on neck so replacement would be pretty much a no brainer to which you could do your self and just make it a project guitar
anyway that is just my .02
Good luck

 

[muttley600]

Just get some pictures up as soon as you can. Everyone elses comments are worthless at present.

 

[Roguetitan]

Blow me Mutley

Philbagg if you haven't figured it out by now mutley600 is our village douchebag

I think I have given you a pretty good suggestion without actually seeing the damage of the neck but you can pretty much judge for yourself how bad the damage is and whether the neck is an easy fix or not
it is not rocket science like some people in here try to let on.

 

[muttley600]

Just get some pictures up as soon as you can. Everyone elses comments are worthless at present.

Thats really good advice mutt, as usual. It's not wise to start handing out advice with out all the basic info to hand despite what some may think. That sort of thing can make you look a complete idiot sometimes.

 

[Roguetitan]

and apparently in love with the sound of his own voice as well

 

[philbagg]

Jesus... I forgot how fucked up the guitar was

Replacement seems like the best option

Sorry for the bad quality, phone pictures

 

[philbagg]

...and then the head came off...



I just hope replacement doesn't cost too much, I've no money

 

[muttley600]

Rouguetitans right, It's fucked. I don't know why you bothered posting pictures that ain't going to help you.

Seriously dude if you get real stuck chuck it in a package to me but it's not one you're going to attempt yourself. It can be done but i't going to require a bit of experience and some wiggling.

 

[philbagg]

Rouguetitans right, It's fucked. I don't know why you bothered posting pictures that ain't going to help you.

Seriously dude if you get real stuck chuck it in a package to me but it's not one you're going to attempt yourself. It can be done but i't going to require a bit of experience and some wiggling.

I wouldn't dare going near it myself

I'll raise some funds first and then work out what I'm going to do with it. It's
been sitting out in the garage for so long, there's probably dust clogging up
the insides aswell.

Just wondering, roughly how much would you charge for a job like this?

 

[muttley600]

I wouldn't dare going near it myself

I'll raise some funds first and then work out what I'm going to do with it. It's
been sitting out in the garage for so long, there's probably dust clogging up
the insides aswell.

Just wondering, roughly how much would you charge for a job like this?

I'd have to see it first to commit but if it will go back together without needing other remedial work not too much. Many people write off things like that because they look bad. Often it isn't as bad as it looks.

As I say if you're not in any hurry and prepared to wait until I have some bench time free you can send iut over and I'll have a good will crack at it. For the cost of a bit of packing and a few pints what have you to lose.

 

[philbagg]

I'd have to see it first to commit but if it will go back together without needing other remedial work not too much. Many people write off things like that because they look bad. Often it isn't as bad as it looks.

As I say if you're not in any hurry and prepared to wait until I have some bench time free you can send iut over and I'll have a good will crack at it. For the cost of a bit of packing and a few pints what have you to lose.

It's true to say I'm not in any hurry but when I get an idea in my head I'm like
a child waiting for santa claus I kinda went off playing guitar for a while, and
now I'm really getting back into it, and I've come to realise that the rockwood
Les Paul I've basically stolen from my best friend (he's a bassist he doesn't need
it ) isn't great. The overall feel of the warlock, and sound (I listened to an
old recording I did with it recently) is pretty good IMO.

I've a few contacts around Dublin, I'll ask around and get a few prices and
I'll keep in touch. Although, I'm very grateful. Thanks Mutt

It'll probably be a while before I get the money though

 

[Roguetitan]

Just wondering, roughly how much would you charge for a job like this?

Phil that is about a $350.00 repair opposed to a brand new $150.00 neck
pretty much a no brainer and the neck replacement you can do your self with a little bit of guidance.

*awaits smart ass reply from mutley*

 

[Roguetitan]

As I say if you're not in any hurry and prepared to wait until I have some bench time free you can send iut over and I'll have a good will crack at it. For the cost of a bit of packing and a few pints what have you to lose.

now that is a very kind gesture Pete maybe you are not as big a of a douchebag as I thought you was.
Phil I would take him up on that offer. I have no doubt it can be repaired but if you was going to pay out right you would have been better off buying a new neck but for the price of post and a few pints then ya letting mutley fix it would be the way to go. I have no doubt he has the mad skillz to fix it right.