mercer wrote:
Hi, here is a link to some photo's! https://picasaweb.google.com/johngilber … directlink
Beautiful guitar! It deserves a neat repair.
1 2011-06-26 17:58:09
Re: Broken Headstock on an F top (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
2 2011-06-26 17:52:53
Re: Broken Headstock on an F top (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
mercer wrote:
Hi, does anyone have any idea on what glue should be used to repair the headstock on an old arch top that I have just found in a market?
I have heated the headstock and removed it from the guitar, cleaned the old glue off which was animal glue.
It also had two metal plates on it that I don't want to replace.
Cheers.
John.
Hi. I don´t know if you are still searching for this solution. But I hope it helps:
1. Once broken, the surrouding wood along the break is greatly weakened. The fibers integrity are lost. Glue alone will be a temporary solution.
2. A long term repair is done with the installation of a steel rod internally, in both ends of de break.
3. Make 1/4 inch holes in both ends of the broken pieces, depth at least 2 inches.
4. If the neck/headstock is in a flat angle, easyer will be. If not, you need to lightly curve the rod to accomodate the angle.
5. This rod is kept in place with epoxy, is the better fixation solution for confined spaces.
6. The headstock/neck joint should be repaired with wood glue at your preference.
7. Be sure to keep all parts properly clamped for 24 hours before to perform any finishing manouver.
By.
Cesar