fretplay Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I have a Gibson L50 made pre war. It has a hair line crack across the heal. Can any member advise me if this is a problem and what if anything should be done about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It is really tough to say much of anything without seeing the crack. Mind you, I ain't a luthier - just someone who over the decades has had to deal with every rotten, lousy thing that can happen to a guitar. What you can do depends on where on the heel the crack is and how severe it is. If it is just a surface crack it ain't a big deal and can be repaired pretty easily without removing the neck. Just slap some Titebond or Elmers in there and clamp it (making sure to clean everything up good). If the crack is through the heel into the block I am pretty sure you will have to remove to neck to fix it properly. With me how much I do depends on the guitar. I am alot more willing to try and fix something myself when it is on my old mahogany top Guild or Harmony Sovereign which ran me only about $100 each than a guitar that is worth considerably more. But the best thing as always is take the guitar to someone you trust and let them have a look and advise you. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretplay Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks ZW that's more or less what I thought. She's a tough old bird so I guess it's just a hair line. Thanks again for your advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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