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    Headstock Finish repair questions

    Hello! Promised my boy a new PRS CE24 as his first real US built guitar. Found a 90’s one that was listed as mint and flawless so I took the bait and the cheap way out and bought it. The body is flawless but the headstock has a series of chips on the non-painted side. Is it possible to repair damage like this on the cheap and get it looking 100%? Being a CE it’s a satin finish on a maple neck. It was hard to photograph but I’ve included one.
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    Thanks!
    "We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace." Sri Chimroy, 1948
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  • #2
    Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

    Honestly, for a 90s one, if that is the only issue, you are lucky. I wouldn't worry about it.
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    • #3
      Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

      If it’s lacquer then it’s quite fixable, if it’s poly then superglue is actually pretty phenomenal to patch the finish. I wouldn’t bother with it to be honest, your son will adore it as-is.
      Originally posted by King Buzzo
      I love when people come up to me and say “Your guitar sound was better on Stoner Witch, when you used a Les Paul. “...I used a Fender Mustang reissue on that, dumbass!

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      • #4
        Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

        Thanks everybody for weighing in - I will think on what to do from here.
        "We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace." Sri Chimroy, 1948

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        • #5
          Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

          Those are so minimal, I wouldn't worry about it. Indeed, if it's really from the '90s and in that condition, you are incredibly fortunate. If your son plays it properly, it'll see more wear than that as it ages

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          • #6
            Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

            When he first picks it up walk past him, and bump the headstock

            Tell him you just did it

            He'll forgive you
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            • #7
              Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

              That is NOT worth worrying about. Give it to the kid and tell him to play it until his fingers fall off.
              aka Chris Pile, formerly of Six String Fever

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              • #8
                Re: Headstock Finish repair questions

                A 'quick and dirty' repair would be to drop a tiny bit of satin poly into each chip, ensuring it flows throughout the chip. Might make them less visible.

                Larry

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