Neck crack at headstock - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T01:17:11Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/neck-crack-at-headstock?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A148438&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNice Paul !!!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-12:2177249:Comment:1484382015-07-12T21:49:47.880Zpeter meyerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/petermeyer
<p>Nice Paul !!!</p>
<p>Nice Paul !!!</p> Should work a treat :)tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-08:2177249:Comment:1482342015-07-08T20:13:04.734ZVictor Crollhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/VictorChristian
<p>Should work a treat :)</p>
<p>Should work a treat :)</p> and a few more picstag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-08:2177249:Comment:1480732015-07-08T16:40:42.842ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>and a few more pics</p>
<p>and a few more pics</p> Again - thanks for all of the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-08:2177249:Comment:1481302015-07-08T16:38:56.483ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>Again - thanks for all of the thoughts and ideas. Here is what I decided to do (drawing from many of your comments). </p>
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<li>Drilled two 1/16" diameter holes at the bottom of the nut slot following the crack to it's full depth.</li>
<li>Used a whip tip (got these at Hobby Lobby) and a Syringe to inject Titebond into the holes with X-acto blades used to shim the crack open slightly. Glue squeezed out both sides of the cracks about 2/3 the way down</li>
<li>Removed the blades and…</li>
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<p>Again - thanks for all of the thoughts and ideas. Here is what I decided to do (drawing from many of your comments). </p>
<ul>
<li>Drilled two 1/16" diameter holes at the bottom of the nut slot following the crack to it's full depth.</li>
<li>Used a whip tip (got these at Hobby Lobby) and a Syringe to inject Titebond into the holes with X-acto blades used to shim the crack open slightly. Glue squeezed out both sides of the cracks about 2/3 the way down</li>
<li>Removed the blades and worked the crack open and closed to promote further glue flow. Injected additional titebond and held guitar headstock up (gravity helps)</li>
<li>Cleaned up the excess and clamped with a neck caul and two quick clamps.</li>
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<p>Photos attached. Again, my profuse thanks to all who contributed.</p> Hi Mario.
I'll whip one up &a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-08:2177249:Comment:1481272015-07-08T07:12:59.849ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Hi Mario.</p>
<p>I'll whip one up & get a photo or 2 as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Thank you & Mark for the kind words.</p>
<p>Hi Mario.</p>
<p>I'll whip one up & get a photo or 2 as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Thank you & Mark for the kind words.</p> wow Paul, that's a really coo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-08:2177249:Comment:1482192015-07-08T05:15:02.613ZMario Cardenashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarioGabinhoCardenasVega
<p>wow Paul, that's a really cool device. Do you have pictures??</p>
<p>wow Paul, that's a really cool device. Do you have pictures??</p> I was a bit sloppy on this fi…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-07:2177249:Comment:1480552015-07-07T06:07:51.646ZVictor Crollhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/VictorChristian
<p>I was a bit sloppy on this fix as it was my own (very inexpensive) guitar and I'd take more care over a customer guitar but you get the idea. So long as you don't snap the headstock off, your guitar will glue up fine...</p>
<p>I was a bit sloppy on this fix as it was my own (very inexpensive) guitar and I'd take more care over a customer guitar but you get the idea. So long as you don't snap the headstock off, your guitar will glue up fine...</p> I'd personally clamp that at…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-07:2177249:Comment:1481162015-07-07T06:07:01.201ZVictor Crollhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/VictorChristian
<p>I'd personally clamp that at the second fret (with something hard) between the clamp and neck/fretboard (obviously) and gently work some glue in. It looks exactly like the repair I did recently. You'll get a good solid join there!</p>
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<p>I'd personally clamp that at the second fret (with something hard) between the clamp and neck/fretboard (obviously) and gently work some glue in. It looks exactly like the repair I did recently. You'll get a good solid join there!</p>
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<p></p> Very unlikely, I'd say. The n…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-07:2177249:Comment:1481992015-07-07T03:41:00.938ZGreg Mirkenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
Very unlikely, I'd say. The nut isn't buried very deep- you could remove it with a sledgehammer and not do that kind of damage. More likely a typical whiplash break caused by the case falling flat on its back. An old crack, too, judging by the dirt and discoloration. I agree with the thin hide glue worked in and clamped shut. The crack itself is probably pretty clean because it has been held shut. Excellent chance for good outcome.
Very unlikely, I'd say. The nut isn't buried very deep- you could remove it with a sledgehammer and not do that kind of damage. More likely a typical whiplash break caused by the case falling flat on its back. An old crack, too, judging by the dirt and discoloration. I agree with the thin hide glue worked in and clamped shut. The crack itself is probably pretty clean because it has been held shut. Excellent chance for good outcome. After pulling the nut, it app…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-06:2177249:Comment:1481982015-07-06T23:02:43.592ZJ R Emmetthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JREmmett
<p>After pulling the nut, it appears that the crack extends all the way across the nut slot at the fingerboard. Glue of unknown origin used to roughly glue in the nut (which came out easily. Cleaning up the mess.</p>
<p>The condition leads me to believe that the crack may have occurred when someone removed the nut without properly supporting the head of the guitar. I use fret nippers and a rocking motion, FTR.</p>
<p>After pulling the nut, it appears that the crack extends all the way across the nut slot at the fingerboard. Glue of unknown origin used to roughly glue in the nut (which came out easily. Cleaning up the mess.</p>
<p>The condition leads me to believe that the crack may have occurred when someone removed the nut without properly supporting the head of the guitar. I use fret nippers and a rocking motion, FTR.</p>