davidos Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I am the original owner of this '96 Les Paul that is in otherwise perfect shape. The headstock has developed a problem with the finish... Is this a warranty issue? Can it be repaired? Les Paul headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 not sure what that is, but typically finish issues are NOT covered under warranty. HOwever, i am not the person who makes the decisions on that sort of thing. you really need to contact Gibson Customer Service for more feedback on whether or not this issue can be resolved under warranty. they are at 1-8004gibson, or service@gibson.com Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuckerpig Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I have never seen anything like this. Is it finish cracks? I would be interested in knowing what you find out from Customer Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidos Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 I sent an email to customer service... I also emailed a local luthier who said it was finish checking... but I've never seen it as bad as this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandoleer Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 That's the not often seen flamed ebony.O:)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 It is the clearcoat separating from the headstock. It can be caused by tightening the nuts on the tuning posts too tight, a blow that flexes the headstock, cracks in the finish, or wear on the edges of the finish and some exposure to humidity or moisture. It is finish wear, probably just slightly accelerated by something else like humidity, or possible damage/blow to the headstock. The headstocks on Gibson USA models are not ebony, nor are the historic reissues. Gibson USA uses a black fibre to overlay the mahogany. The Reissues use a piece of holly wood dyed black (holly head veneer). Finish checking is the formation of fine cracks in the finish. Checking might be allowing air/moisture in to cause the lacquer to lift, is it covered in tiny cracks too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse92 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That Does Look Like Checkering. That Sucks. There Is A Luthier at St. Mortiz Guitar That Might Help Search St. Mortiz Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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