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Les Paul headstock...what to do?


saturn

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If you liked the Studio you should contact Gibson & get a referral to one of their Gold Star, or whatever they call them now, Luthiers & have it repaired..   Ask to see some of their Work & refererences of people who had their Guitars Repairedby them if possible... 

If you really like the Guitar you might consider having Gibson repair it or have a new Neck installed by them.. Pricey but it’ll be right & they'll back up their work..

Meanwhile buy another Guitar.. If you’re a working Musician, in normal times, you need at least a couple back ups.. I have at least 2 of my most played Guitars because you never know what can happen...

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On 2/6/2021 at 12:51 AM, saturn said:

Back to the OP. [biggrin]

I think I've decided to take my guitar in to work (a machine shop) some time and figure some way to drill, screw or clamp it. Might as well make it a project.

 


That's good news, Jay. 
Should be fun. 

Keep us updated, sir. 

🙂

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On 2/6/2021 at 1:51 AM, saturn said:

Back to the OP. [biggrin]

I think I've decided to take my guitar in to work (a machine shop) some time and figure some way to drill, screw or clamp it. Might as well make it a project.

 

Please tell us how that eventually works out for you. When my heater goes out. I don't call a plumber. I call the right guy for the right job.

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On January 25, 2021 at 3:47 PM, duane v said:

My daughter took my JL  Epihone Revolution Casino to school to show her band teacher, and instead of putting back in the case right away she leaned it up against a chair and she accidently knocked it over and the headstock cracked. 

$800 later for a profession fix and five years later no issues and you cant even tell it was ever cracked

Did you get mad at her?

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4 hours ago, saturn said:

Yeah. I was just thinking out loud. Probably wouldn't do something like that.  

Another cheap thought that may be easier for you to do  in the shop. Glue it up and use two screws to clamp it together. Try to put the screws through the thickest part of each piece. After it has dried remove the screws and drill a 3/8" to 1/2" hole where the screws were. Get a piece of hardwood dowel rod and glue in the drilled holes, snug but not tight. Trim them flush after drying. I think it would add a little extra strength than just gluing and screws. Not as strong as splines but same concept and easier!

Of course a pro would be ideal. 

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