pohatu771 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 As some of you know, I have a 1966 (?) LG-0, that needs a few repairs. I don't have a lot of time to go to a shop to get an estimate, so I was wondering if anyone could give me a ballpark figure, based on previous repairs. As far as I can tell, it needs the following repairs: Two braces - one on the back, one on the top below the bridge The remains of the original braces will have to be removed, and the new ones will have to be put in place. Bridge replacement - I've already removed the original, plastic, screwed-on bridge. From what I've read online, the finish from under the bridge should be stripped and a replacement should be glued in place. The bridge plate may or may not need replacing or re-enforcing. After the braces are replaced, the two cracks on the top and back (they aren't all the way through, just where the wood has bent) will probably have to be touched-up, but not seriously. [EDIT] I don't know how much this matters, but I'm not in a big city, so I don't have to deal with LA or New York prices. I'm sure it's not a lot cheaper, but it's got to be something. Photos located in this album: Gibson LG-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I can't answer that Pohatu771 but bumping it back up to the top, it might get noticed by someone who can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 I appreciate the response. I've also edited the original post to include a Photobucket link to some pictures I have. I can take more if anyone has a specific request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutch220 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 just a guess, but I would think if you sent your guitar in to the Gibson repair shop in Nashville, all of those repairs would cost about $1000. Also, they might tell you that you might need more work done (a neck reset would run the total up to around $2000). If you brought it into a "local" repair guy he might charge you ~$750 for the repairs you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 That's... quite a bit more than I expected. Considering the guitars sell for around $600... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutch220 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 oh, it might be less than. Just call some places up to get a better idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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