Is it possible to change the neck on a set-neck Epiphone Les Paul?
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mrBobknot
Squier Talker
Its not an easy repair but it can be fixed, could end up costing a bit though
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
Have you done or witnessed anything like this?
Of course, it would be better to take it to a luthier, but the seller says he did just that and the luthier didn't think it was possible.
I know GFS sells necks for Les Paul type guitars, but I don't know if it's possible to remove the neck and if the GFS neck would fit.
https://www.guitarfetish.com/Unfini...ood-fingerboard-Curved-Headstock_p_32445.html
Of course, it would be better to take it to a luthier, but the seller says he did just that and the luthier didn't think it was possible.
I know GFS sells necks for Les Paul type guitars, but I don't know if it's possible to remove the neck and if the GFS neck would fit.
https://www.guitarfetish.com/Unfini...ood-fingerboard-Curved-Headstock_p_32445.html
A real luthier can build a guitar from scratch, so he/she could find a way to either repair the break or change the neck. Maybe he took it to a guitar tech.
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
I suppose it depends on how Epiphone glues their necks. I mean, nobody used hide glue anymore, so nowadays, it might be glued with something like epoxy resin that is nearly almost impossible to take apart. I have no idea.
Why not just glue the headstock back on?
DrBeGone
Dr. Squier
Yeah, looks like a straightforward headstock glue job to me. Lots of surface to bond the parts back together.
Is this your guitar, or one you intend on buying ?
Can you give us close-up pics of the break on both parts, both sides ?
Is this your guitar, or one you intend on buying ?
Can you give us close-up pics of the break on both parts, both sides ?
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
I don't know. Seller says it can't be done. Does it look feasible to you?
Guitarmageddon
Squier-Axpert
Not without it costing you twice as much as the guitar is worth......NOT at all feasible.....
It would be a VERY difficult repair to try to fix that broken headstock.....
I'd only buy this guitar for $100 or less for the pickups and hardware.....
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
It's just an add that I saw. The seller was saying the repair was impossible and he was selling it for parts. I just thought it was a shame to take this lovely guitar apart.
Unfortunately, these are the only pics, no close-up shots.
It is for sale for 100 euros, but if I was getting it, it would be to donate it to someone who would play it - even with a neck repair - but I wouldn't get it for parts.
Unfortunately, these are the only pics, no close-up shots.
It is for sale for 100 euros, but if I was getting it, it would be to donate it to someone who would play it - even with a neck repair - but I wouldn't get it for parts.
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Guitarmageddon
Squier-Axpert
It's not impossible - I know a guy who could do it (headstock repair) and hide the repair well - but I'd have to pay over $150-200 US to have it done......it's not for your average part time guitar tinkerer.....
Papa Joe
Squier-Axpert
The neck can be removed and a new one can be put on it..This can be done by a person with the skill and knowledge to do that kind of repair..Cost might just be too much to make it worth while..
Easier repair would be gluing the head stock back on..Yellow carpenters glue and clamps is all that's needed..
I could repair that and it would hold..
I should add that I know I can do it because have done it..It was a Gibson J 60 with the same break..The guitar was still being played the last time I saw it..
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BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
Thanks for your advice!
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
@Guitarmageddon Thanks for your advice!
BlueSquirrel
Dr. Squier
@PapaJoe Wow! Congrats on repairing that Gibson J60!
And how would you manage with the trussrod? Was there a trussrod in the one you repaired?
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Yeah, neck can be removed and a replacement put on. would be quite a bit of work though imho.. If all the wood is there from the broken parts, then i would suggest trying to glue the headstalk back on, I would think a couple of spline braces would be needed though to strengthen the weak spot..How much is he asking for the guitar?
IronSchef
Dr. Squier
If thats a Les Paul 60s Tribute Plus - which it appears it might be - those have actual Gibson '57 HBs in them!!
Papa Joe
Squier-Axpert
It's been so long,I don't recall a truss rod issue..That was over 40 years ago..But as I recall it didn't need attention..
Papa Joe
Squier-Axpert
Here's my old Strat that I rescued as it was about to be put in a dumpster..Complete piece of garbage..
I tore it apart, put it back together and gigged it for 15 years..
I tore it apart, put it back together and gigged it for 15 years..
Guitarmageddon
Squier-Axpert
The truss rod is broken off in the guitar in question....so I think the OP was asking how you'd fix that?
