Neck heel markings "TG - 1 - 55" indicate that this neck was shaped by the famous Tadeo Gomez in January, 1955. Whoever applied the white finish to the neck thankfully had the forethought to preserve the date marking. The truss rod nut was one of the few parts not removed for this pictorial. The author did not wish to disturb the neck relief which was in perfect adjustment.

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