Stamping Serial Number in Gibson Headstock - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T20:38:37Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/stamping-serial-number-in-gibson-headstock?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A147843&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHI Ned,
I haven't found a Gib…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-03:2177249:Comment:1478502015-07-03T00:24:28.603ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
<p>HI Ned,</p>
<p>I haven't found a Gibson headstock break that requires such drastic thoughts. Refacing/refibring/rebranding a Gibson peghead is straightforward, as is reinforcing and "back-strapping" or laminating a break. </p>
<p>I don't get why people lose the serial numbers, we (generally) strip the back of the heads with heat and scrub out the number indents - re-imprinting them as required and refinishing in a thick and nasty Gibsonesque manner.</p>
<p>Rusty.</p>
<p>HI Ned,</p>
<p>I haven't found a Gibson headstock break that requires such drastic thoughts. Refacing/refibring/rebranding a Gibson peghead is straightforward, as is reinforcing and "back-strapping" or laminating a break. </p>
<p>I don't get why people lose the serial numbers, we (generally) strip the back of the heads with heat and scrub out the number indents - re-imprinting them as required and refinishing in a thick and nasty Gibsonesque manner.</p>
<p>Rusty.</p> Russell,
You are right about…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-02:2177249:Comment:1478432015-07-02T19:48:15.201ZJustinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JustinGreen
<p>Russell,</p>
<p>You are right about the U.S.A thing, it was an oversight when typing this question. I have looked up the serial number and have determined it is an actual Gibson, so no worries there. I guess i'm going to have to do some shopping to find an affordable set. I think it will be a good investment, as I know have done 4 Gibson headstock breaks this year, and I'm sure I'll have plenty more. This is the first one in which I will need to do a complete refinish on the headstock, and…</p>
<p>Russell,</p>
<p>You are right about the U.S.A thing, it was an oversight when typing this question. I have looked up the serial number and have determined it is an actual Gibson, so no worries there. I guess i'm going to have to do some shopping to find an affordable set. I think it will be a good investment, as I know have done 4 Gibson headstock breaks this year, and I'm sure I'll have plenty more. This is the first one in which I will need to do a complete refinish on the headstock, and wanted to recreate the stamps if possible.</p>
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<p>Thanks for the tips!</p> Has anyone thought about cutt…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-02:2177249:Comment:1478392015-07-02T16:29:56.045ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>Has anyone thought about cutting the top of the original head in a scarf and attaching it to the top of the new head?</p>
<p>Has anyone thought about cutting the top of the original head in a scarf and attaching it to the top of the new head?</p> Hi Justin,
The tools are call…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-02:2177249:Comment:1478302015-07-02T01:00:54.890ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
<p>Hi Justin,</p>
<p>The tools are called "letter punches" (which are also number punches) and the size depends on which serial size the original had. A 70's Custom I have in for a restore has 6mm and 4mm (or imperial equivalent) They, along with letter punch toolholders which keep the punches aligned for a series of numbers are available on Ebay and through most engineering supply shops. However we use the original spacing when it is known.</p>
<p>The Branding says "MADE IN U.S.A." not…</p>
<p>Hi Justin,</p>
<p>The tools are called "letter punches" (which are also number punches) and the size depends on which serial size the original had. A 70's Custom I have in for a restore has 6mm and 4mm (or imperial equivalent) They, along with letter punch toolholders which keep the punches aligned for a series of numbers are available on Ebay and through most engineering supply shops. However we use the original spacing when it is known.</p>
<p>The Branding says "MADE IN U.S.A." not "America" and please beware of counterfeit branding and serial numbers and look up the providence of the instrument before attempting to brand or rebrand an unknown or unbranded instrument.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Rusty.</p> If you search either the Les…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-07-01:2177249:Comment:1479932015-07-01T17:25:53.924ZThomas Jameshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJames
<p>If you search either the Les Paul forum or the TDPRI ? Been a while, but I remember some in depth discussions on this.</p>
<p>If you search either the Les Paul forum or the TDPRI ? Been a while, but I remember some in depth discussions on this.</p>