grommet Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi everyone, I was hoping for some opinions. I broke the head stock on my J-45 when I fell recently. I shipped it off to Gibson and they're telling me it will be around $1100 to fix it. (It was a really bad break.) Would you fix it, or would you just buy something new? I can't decided. I would love some help. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I don't know how it could be $1100 to fix, but I'd get a second opinion. If it were mine I'd have fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Gibson Repair and Restoration are NOT "Cheap!" They do excellent/awesome work, and it will be done right! However, that quote is almost 1/2 the cost of a new "standard" J-45. It almost sounds more like the cost of a total neck replacement, vs. just a head stock repair. But, IF you decide to go with them, they will do it right, and the repair will be invisible! Good Luck, on your decision! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommet Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 The break is really bad. Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Where are you located? One of us should be able to direct you to a good luthier that should do it for a fraction of that amount. I recently took a mandolin of a friend that was split from above the nut to halfway down the neck to the luthier I use. It was barely noticeable when done and my friend said it plays better than before the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grommet Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Where are you located? One of us should be able to direct you to a good luthier that should do it for a fraction of that amount. I recently took a mandolin of a friend that was split from above the nut to halfway down the neck to the luthier I use. It was barely noticeable when done and my friend said it plays better than before the break. I have the name of an excellent one where I'm at in Chicago. I was just lazy and sent it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Here's the mandolin I mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Find a local luthier. $1100 to fix it is an outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin 1940D28 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Should it be a 1942 thru 1960 J 45, IMWO I'd fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi everyone, I was hoping for some opinions. I broke the head stock on my J-45 when I fell recently. I shipped it off to Gibson and they're telling me it will be around $1100 to fix it. (It was a really bad break.) Would you fix it, or would you just buy something new? I can't decided. I would love some help. Thank you! Pictures would be a great help.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregsguitars Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Get it sent back and send it to a qualified luthier in your area for half of that at least.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 We would have to see some photos to get a better idea of what is involved, but that's does seem a lot for a neck repair. IME it doesn't really matter how bad the break was, a competent luthier could fix just about any neck break for 250~500. One thing on your side though is with Gibson doing it, the chances of it coming back with the fix 100% undetectable, is probably very high. Any time you have a guitar shipped BACK to the builder for a repair, it's gonna cost-a-plenty for the fix, but it will most likely be done right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Get thee to a luthier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Trad Pro II Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The break is really bad. Thanks for the input! Is there ever a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickc Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Technically, the picture shows a "good"break; it's long, looks quite clean and there is a massive surface area for the glue to work on. I'd very comfortable fix this myself; just use good glue and lots of clamps then use super fine sand paper to clean up the lines of the break and re-polish. The break looks so clean that I'm sure it will not be obvious once repaired. There doesn't appear to be any missing chunks/splinters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I think he said in his second post that due to laziness he sent it to Gibson..in July of 2017. Which means he should be getting it back soon.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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