Although I still have a great deal of love for this bass, I discovered quite some time ago that the neck has an awful and quite apparent twist along with some serious ramping at the end of the fretboard. I had taken it to a reputable local luthier to evaluate for repair, and of course this was going to cost me hundreds. Therefore, being not exactly prepared to spend this much at this time, I set it aside and it is now collecting dust.
Recently, I stumbled upon a few guides for DIY fretless conversions (one being a successful warwick defretting), and I thought that perhaps this might be an alternative solution. Of course, I understand the difficulties with defretting, especially the chipping effect with a wenge board, but I think with the right tools and patience I can pull this off. Any tips, thoughts, words of encouragement (or reasonable discouragement) would be appreciated. I was also hoping that in the process, using a 20" radius sanding block, I might be able to even out some of the twist. Is this incorrect? Thank you all.
Recently, I stumbled upon a few guides for DIY fretless conversions (one being a successful warwick defretting), and I thought that perhaps this might be an alternative solution. Of course, I understand the difficulties with defretting, especially the chipping effect with a wenge board, but I think with the right tools and patience I can pull this off. Any tips, thoughts, words of encouragement (or reasonable discouragement) would be appreciated. I was also hoping that in the process, using a 20" radius sanding block, I might be able to even out some of the twist. Is this incorrect? Thank you all.
