Old Smaug Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 A friend of mine directed me to you knowledgeable folks regarding an Epiphone ES-339 that was recently given to me as a gift. It's a great looking/sounding guitar so far. I noticed two odd hairline cracks at the top of the neck, on almost identical opposing locations (see pics). Obviously a big concern is that the wood is cracking, but I can't tell if it is the wood or just the super-thick paint. Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nice-looking newer Epi!. From the pics, it looks like a neck fracture....(slight) OR....at the least...'fracture marks' from stress in the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I assume that it was used when it was given to you. If so, just play it and see if it gets worse. If it was brand new, I would take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Smaug Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 @retrorod - Thanks! I have a gut feeling that it may be fracture marks as well. My guess is that it may have fallen forward and hit the front-top of the headstock to stop its fall. Hopefully it's just the paint :/ @cjsinla - Yes, it was a gift. The previous owner played it for a little over a year. I think just playing it may be my best option right now. I have little repair experience on guitars (mostly drums growing up), and even less funds for a pro to fix it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I assume that it was used when it was given to you. If so, just play it and see if it gets worse. If it was brand new, I would take it back. Good advice on just wait and see. I have a vintage Gibson with a U-shaped headstock fracture that has been stable for many years and unrepaired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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