Hall Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 As a project, I've been repairing an old 70ies severely wounded square shouldered SJ since Nov. in all aspects of its parts (cracked back, split bridge back to original, frets, fretboard, neck binding, new truss rod ready, and pending neck reset, etc). It has a very poorly repaired break at the heel of the headstock now left as the main issue. I can not identify or soften the glu used and have no option left except to re-break. Anyone done this one before? Steve edit: ballcorner, just saw your post, wish it would have also had a headstock repair! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 As a project' date=' I've been repairing an old 70ies severely wounded square shouldered SJ since Nov. in all aspects of its parts (cracked back, split bridge back to original, frets, fretboard, neck binding, new truss rod ready, and pending neck reset, etc). It has a very poorly repaired break at the heel of the headstock now left as the main issue. I can not identify or soften the glu used and have no option left except to re-break. Anyone done this one before? Steve[/quote'] If the glue has failed to soften with solvents and heat, it is likely an epoxy. If possible, I would try to cut the section out and replace it with similar wood attached with dowels. I don't imagine this one is going to be easy at all, but I do applaud your efforts to save the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Thanks, ballcorner. I'll work at it as you have suggested first before trying the scary way. If I can get this done, I am in business the rest of the way and will have one fine hog. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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