zeppedled Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I am restoring a mid 90's Gibson Les Paul studio I have from when I was a kid, and am in search of a replacement neck for it. The headstock busted clear off over 10 years ago and I have lost it over the years. I removed the neck and am going to refinish the body, however, I need a new neck. Any suggestions as to where I can find a replacement neck? Gibson has not provided me with any options and finding necks for that are Gibson rather than Epiphone or generic is impossible. Thanks! -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hello Jason and welcome to the Forums! Gibson does not sells necks. Once, I was thinking about buying a '74 Les Paul Custom with headstock damage. I mailed to Customer Service asking about a replacement neck, and they told me to turn to a Gibson authorized repair shop, because they do not sell bodies/necks. So, I can advice the same: bring Your instrument to a professional luthier. Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 It really depends on the sentimental value of the guitar, as probably the only way to get the proper "Gibson" neck is to buy another Studio and rob the neck off it. This is of course cost prohibitive in the real world of "return-on-investment", as you will have the cost of two Studios in one guitar, but.... that's your call. The low end market value of Studios looks to running about $500. The other thing that might save you some money is if you can find a "parted-out" Studio, since parting out guitars seems to be an industry all in itself these days, you may find a "carcass" for sale as hardware and electronics is where these people think the money is. Keep a diligent eye on e-bay, with various search parameters, you may find just what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppedled Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 The sentimental value does not exceed a new studio. However, I was hoping to find a parted out neck or if a Luthier could get a hold of one I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Gibson doesn't sell bodies or necks, to Consumer's! It does supply them, to their authorized repair "stations," though! It's the same with the Maestro "lyre" tailpieces. You have to get it from a repair station or authorized dealer, as a replacement part. Gibson will not sell them, direct, to the public. Given the amount of forgeries, who can blame them! You might check out the Gibson "Repair and Restoration" shop, about repairing it. Won't be cheap, though! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppedled Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for the info, I will check in with Milwaukee Luthier which is local and well know here in town and see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppedled Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looks like the only option is to get a third party neck or one from a parted out LP. Any suggestions are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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