Why in the hell would anyone want to remove the 22nd fret on a bolt on neck?
well, there’s two justifiable reasons why.
Number 1
Aesthetics- some people really just like the look of the 21 fret and the end being flush with the body. I’m totally guilty of this!
Number 2
Necessity- encountering issues with different neck pocket routes (especially imports or vintage). Or issues with thicker pickguards where the overhang is preventing the neck from being seated properly. I’ve also seen a few ones where the neck pickup butts up against the edge of the overhang.
Two Simple Solutions
1. Buy a new neck and move on with your life.
2. Cut the little fucker off. (it can be expensive depending on how well you want it done).
On this neck It was for aesthetics and love how it turned out. Just be aware that some of the old fret slot needs to be filled, sanded and polished. I used a silver of maple and wood glue to fill it. Then the next day a spray of sealer to finish it all.
Precaution: the 22nd fret is on an overhang so cutting it off will not affect the scale length. And as always, please please use caution and make sure you understand scale length and wood working. If you dont, just pay someone qualified or buy a proper neck!!!!!
FIN
As always thanks for reading and comment with any questions and feedback!