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    The document provides instructions for setting the neck on an NT guitar in 12 steps: 1) Insert shims and check their positions; 2) Slide the neck heel into the pocket from the top; 3) Hand-tighten the top heel bolt to secure the neck; 4) Fully tighten the extension bolt; 5) Apply a clamp at the 15th fret for additional support; 6) Re-tighten the clamp and top bolt; 7) Install and tighten the back heel bolt; 8) Check the neck angle and adjust shims if needed.

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    The document provides instructions for setting the neck on an NT guitar in 12 steps: 1) Insert shims and check their positions; 2) Slide the neck heel into the pocket from the top; 3) Hand-tighten the top heel bolt to secure the neck; 4) Fully tighten the extension bolt; 5) Apply a clamp at the 15th fret for additional support; 6) Re-tighten the clamp and top bolt; 7) Install and tighten the back heel bolt; 8) Check the neck angle and adjust shims if needed.

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    Taylor Neck Reset - Setting The NT Neck

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    The document provides instructions for setting the neck on an NT guitar in 12 steps: 1) Insert shims and check their positions; 2) Slide the neck heel into the pocket from the top; 3) Hand-tighten the top heel bolt to secure the neck; 4) Fully tighten the extension bolt; 5) Apply a clamp at the 15th fret for additional support; 6) Re-tighten the clamp and top bolt; 7) Install and tighten the back heel bolt; 8) Check the neck angle and adjust shims if needed.

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    Setting the NT Neck - Order of Operations

    1. Clean the pocket, insert the shims, make sure extension shim is
    flush at the ledge, heel shim is slightly below the ledge.

    2. Hold the body upright, slide the heel into the pocket from the
    top toward the back, continue holding the neck in place.

    3. Install the top heel bolt, hand-tighten to secure the neck, then
    tighten with 7/16" wrench or nut driver.

    4. Hold the guitar on its side, insert the extension bolt, fully
    tighten with 3/16" Allen wrench.

    5. Apply Quick-Grip clamp at the heel block (15th fret).

    6. Loosen the top heel bolt, re-tighten the clamp.

    7. Re-tighten the top heel bolt.

    8. Remove the clamp.

    9. Hold the guitar sideways, install and tighten the back heel bolt.

    10. Sight the neck to check the angle. If not good, remove the
    neck and change the shims.

    11. When angle is good, replace the heel sticker.

    12. Restring, tune, adjust truss rod as needed, check the action.

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