markh1 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. I recently Inherited my grandfathers 1951 ES-125 which my grandmother purchased for him new in "51". Sometime in the 50's my aunt broke the head off the neck which he repaired himself. The guitar is beautiful other than the neck repair he painted the head covering the Gibson logo and clear coated it. It has been kept in the original case when not being played and it still plays very well. My dilemma is that I would like to restore it back to its original condition or should I just leave it as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 even truly restored this isnt going to be a collectible thing. I would take it to a competent luthier to assess his handiwork. if it's lasted this long it's probably solid. If it's deemed as much, i'd leave it as it is, it's the character of the guitar now and a lasting tribute to grandpa's ingenuity and your aunts clumsiness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Kind of difficult to give a answer without pictures to see what were dealing with. take it to a luthier to get a proper answer to your question. Then you can decide if its worth cleaning up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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