danl56 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I recently had a Joe Bonamassa Epiphone delivered with a cracked neck so I hadto send it back. Anybody had any issues like that with theirs? Also I have read reviews and they all seem positive but was just wondering if I should try somehting else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Cracked necks are common on guitars with angled headstocks; the crack can happen at the headstock or body. Certainly not limited to the JB Les Paul. They really need to design better shipping boxes so that when it falls and bouncesa round, the neck and headstock don't take so much of the impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danl56 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Appreciate the reply Blueman I have had a few delivered in the mail before just never seen one come in with a crack like that. I can certainly understand how it can happen though. Just the first one in my house I guess and was concerned about it . Everybody here has more association with Guitars than I do sowas just solicting input thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Appreciate the reply Blueman I have had a few delivered in the mail before just never seen one come in with a crack like that. I can certainly understand how it can happen though. Just the first one in my house I guess and was concerned about it . Everybody here has more association with Guitars than I do so was just solicting input thanx I had a new Epi P-93 Riviera come with a cracked neck, returned it, and they sent a new one that was fine. I love angled headstocks, but they don't love to be shipped. You see them with cracked necks sold regularly on eBay (any import make or model that has an angled headstock), for a big discount, which appeals to luthiers that know how to fix them properly. Traveling half way across the world on ships, trucks, forklifts, and conveyor belts is not a smooth journey for a wooden instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I owned an Epi Bonamassa they are definately one of the best LP's they make in terms of looks and hardware. When transporting Guitars in the post I always slack the strings, this prevents most transit issues I find. I now own a Bonamassa Studio, Same thing just move bling & tonal woods its a monster at 9lb 6oz! tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danl56 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I appreciate the replys, you get straight forward and truthful answers here helps alot thanx Should be getting the replacement Joe Bonamassa Epi some time next week and will get to play it. So far haven't heard any one speak bad about them. Better wait another year to buy any more though. Thought I was bad about buying guitars until I joined here realized I was just gettin started LOL THanks again for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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