CBenson89 Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 How sturdy are the neck joints in Les pauls? I am trying to baby my new standard I mean can I pick it up by the neck joint with one hand and it will be okay or is that bad for the guitar? I have no qualms picking up my sg by the neck joint because it’s so light but I was just curious. Thanks for the feedback! Quote
Rabs Posted June 21, 2020 Posted June 21, 2020 (edited) Yes.. The neck joints are fine... Its the Headstock you gotta worry about 🙂 Have you never seen LPs hanging up on a wall before??? Edited June 21, 2020 by Rabs Quote
CBenson89 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Posted June 22, 2020 I guess I meant more can I pick it up by the neck joint and twist it around or hold it parallel to the ground one handed at the neck joint. So I can hold it up with one hand by the neck joint while I put my strap on. I’ve also seen videos of people playing les Paul’s and jumping around and I feel like what would put a lot of stress on the guitar since it’s so heavy idk lol. Just trying to not hurt my purchase lol Quote
Rabs Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 Sounds like you are doing yoga with your guitars??? 😉 If I have to hold one of my LPs like that I hold it in the cut away area of the body... Failing that you could always get some strap locks, or just put the strap on in the case... I have never once heard of a neck snapping off put it that way.. Well unless you are Pete Townsend????? 1 Quote
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 All 4 of my LP's neck joints just snapped while sitting in their stands. I guess I was doing something wrong. The next one though is hopefully gonna be a good one. Quote
Evilive1999 Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 it'll break. never pick up a les paul by the neck. Quote
CBenson89 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Posted June 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: All 4 of my LP's neck joints just snapped while sitting in their stands. I guess I was doing something wrong. The next one though is hopefully gonna be a good one. Your necks all broke from sitting on their stands? Quote
kidblast Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: All 4 of my LP's neck joints just snapped while sitting in their stands. I guess I was doing something wrong. The next one though is hopefully gonna be a good one. LOL!! I certainly hope so,, hey the odds are in your favor! (...don't mind him folks, he's a kidder... ) 7 minutes ago, CBenson89 said: Your necks all broke from sitting on their stands? HA! Na,, .. I think he's doing a bit of chain yankin... Edited June 22, 2020 by kidblast 1 Quote
kidblast Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Evilive1999 said: it'll break. never pick up a les paul by the neck. What? no!.. I've got a closet full a Gibson's 2 of em are 20+ years old. Quote
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) Never ever had an issue with any Gibson neck ever. Not sure if mine were long or short tenon's. I've had SG's, LP's, an Explorer, a 335, a BB King, a J-15, and a The Paul. All solid. Edited June 22, 2020 by Sgt. Pepper Quote
CBenson89 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Posted June 22, 2020 Lol thanks guys! Is this coloration normal? It’s like the glue between the neck and the joint. Quote
kidblast Posted June 22, 2020 Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) that looks ok to my eyes,, if it was a seam crack/separation it would look a lot more obvious these guitars are much more durable than what you're worrying about. there are "tenons" that go into the body which you cannot see. Don't fret (ha! see what I did there) about that neck joint. what is fragile with a set neck setup like this is up at the nut / headstock region. not just gibson any guitar built that way,, that's the weakest spot.. word to the wise, don't drop it! Strap locks, always, never leave a cable plugged in to the output jack, just be mindful of where you keep it when it's not in the case.. which is the safest place when not playing it. Edited June 22, 2020 by kidblast Quote
CBenson89 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) That looks good too? Last question I swear. I guess I’m just worried because my SG neck looks completely sealed all the way around. Sorry for the poor image quality I couldn’t post a better photo because of size restraints. Edited June 22, 2020 by CBenson89 Quote
merciful-evans Posted June 23, 2020 Posted June 23, 2020 7 hours ago, CBenson89 said: Lol thanks guys! Is this coloration normal? It’s like the glue between the neck and the joint. Yes. Gibson always do that. Fender use screws. Gibson prefers glue. Quote
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