Capricorne Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Hi I've just bought this little Epiphone Les Paul 60's (2020). Took it on the road back from holidays, and i didn't see it. The next day, when i played it, i felt something on the neck... There is a crack on both sides 😞 The seller said it was'nt there, and i don't think it took a shock on the travel. Anyway, it's there... So, the question is: finish cracking, or neck broken ? I'm a little scared to took off the strings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) It's definitely a trauma crack that probably runs deeper than just finish level, possibly from an impact of sorts against the headstock. That you bought a guitar in that condition without noticing seems improbable. More probable is that the shock happened during transit or otherwise because the headstock wasn't secured enough. The guitar strings should definitely be taken off or at least unwound a bit so as not to make the crack worse through string tension. If you're lucky it's just a finish crack, but the left side of the neck doesn't look like it. Edited September 18, 2022 by Leonard McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Agreed. Doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorne Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) That's what I feared... Thanks for your advices. Edited September 18, 2022 by Capricorne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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