Headstock Crack Repair (Part 1)

Thabks for filming this, made me realise that the crack i got in my les paul can and should be fixed instead of looking to replace the whole neck

Speaking as one with as good as zero knowledge of your craft, Gabriel, I wouldn't have thought that neck was capable of being saved. I shall follow this job with interest. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for your video!

Ive found in similar repair situations that a syringe filled with glue gave me access to some far reaching areas.

Bolt on necks for the win! 😎

Hey I used to live in Tucson! Currently in Yuma. I’ll be checking out your stuff!!

A friend gave me a 5-string bass that has a crack from the 5th string tuning peg hole, 'out' to the bottom of the headstock. The crack goes with the grain and I believe that if I can wedge it open just slightly then it shouldn't be an issue getting glue in there. I'm more worried about clamping it properly so that I don't create one of those "lips" you were talking about it and that brings me to the glue. I've been viewing vids about this sort of a "fix" on a headstock and I've seen a lot of them suggest C.A. glue with a thin-tip applicator but I really don't like the idea of working on something so unforgiving whilst using a glue that is so unforgiving. This is why I like your vid; I didn't even think of just watering down wood glue and pushing it in there with another object. Two thumbs up man!! Side-note: Best part about my headstock fix is that I don't have to remove the nut lol

you are a wonderful person... glad to see and join you. your vid followed my own on a similar need, cool to meet you.. I have some syringes if you want to try them.... michael wilson

I've never seen clamps like those. What are they called and where are they sold? Do you have felt or leather on the insides of them to prevent marring finish?

Hi Gabriel. I've just purchased a B-Stock guitar for a great price and it was only after I made the purchase did I realize that it's got a vertical hairline crack on the neck around the 5th fret on the back of the neck to the right if center. It's barely visible but it's there. I've consulted some online community and I've got mixed responses. Some people advising me to back out, some to take it that think it will be fine, and some that say to take it but fill it with glue. Have you any advice for me?

My Washburn acoustic guitar has the same damage

I hated to see this,by chance was this an epiphone? Those cracks look similar to what's on my epiphone!

how’d you take the nut off?

An injection syringe with a fairly thin needle could help putting in that glue.

My friend dropped my guitar and this exact crack has happened today literally looks the exact same but I'm not sure what to do about it. Shall I buy some wood glue and do it myself or send it off to a repair shop and if so, how much are we looking at?

...so where is part 2?

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The zombies trying to get into his home though