Broken headstock glue-up :: 1992 Gibson Les Paul
Another Gibson headstock repair in progress. The break was clamped up with hot hide glue. You can see the initial break here.
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Another Gibson headstock break :: 1992 Gibson Les Paul
Yet another Gibson in the shop for a broken headstock repair. Here we go again: strip the tuners, clean / align the joint, dry run test clamp, glue & clamp ...
Some tips to help prevent head breaks:
- Use a properly fitted hard shell case for storage and transport (extra strategic padding for shipping too)
- Use a solid stand or wall hanger when not playing - no leaning it against an amp, chair, etc
- Unplug the cord when you set the guitar down
- Install strap locks to prevent accidental releases
Gibson's in for repairs recently :: LP Double Cut & SG
I've had quite a few back-to-back Gibson repairs in the shop lately. The 2003 Les Paul Double Cut Faded was in for a broken headstock and the 2001 SG most recently was in for a broken strap button. Not pictured above was a 2002 ES-333 for an intermittent pickup and broken tuners. Coincidentally, all three of these guitars had their broken headstocks repaired at some point.
![2003 Gibson Les Paul Double Cut Faded [7.0 lbs] :: headstock break](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1430980698700-ND5QAPIZIKV49Z028B1R/image-asset.jpeg)
