Markk
New member
So, after a previous thread on asking if it was possible, I started repairing.
I have this strange feeling that this must have been done at the airport. Reasons:
1. the case has a 'fragile, handle with care' on the front and back of it.
2. the guitar looks brand new, how does one destroy it so quickly?
3. the case smells brand new, see point #2
4. the contents of the compartment had Sam Ash picks, keys to the case,...it must have been new and got a beating crossing a border
But I'll update that as I find out more info.
I first asked if this was repairable as I'm definitely no luthier. I'm not really a guitar fixer. Humans, yes. Guitars, not really. But the majority said it's do-able and I'm also an optimist.
I layed down some wood glue. I didn't cover the tross rod (blue thing) with anything like wax paper because the blue is actually covering the rod and it seems to be moving inside that. I didn't think it was necessary.
Putting the two pieces together I used the original nut to check the spacing/placement of the neck. I had two of these clamps lying around and bought 3 more for a buck a piece. I read online about someone suggesting these as they add enough pressure while c-clamps are usually over screwed by amateurs (?)
Glue was cleaned off using water and old shirts. Damp cotton buds were used for more detailed cleaning.
My work bench is my dining room table. Had to do this at night to decrease the risk of a child wandering about. Guitar magazines helped serve as counterweights.
I expect that some sanding and re-lacquering will be necessary.
I'll update you guys in after a day or so. Hopefully this works out
I have this strange feeling that this must have been done at the airport. Reasons:
1. the case has a 'fragile, handle with care' on the front and back of it.
2. the guitar looks brand new, how does one destroy it so quickly?
3. the case smells brand new, see point #2
4. the contents of the compartment had Sam Ash picks, keys to the case,...it must have been new and got a beating crossing a border
But I'll update that as I find out more info.
I first asked if this was repairable as I'm definitely no luthier. I'm not really a guitar fixer. Humans, yes. Guitars, not really. But the majority said it's do-able and I'm also an optimist.
I layed down some wood glue. I didn't cover the tross rod (blue thing) with anything like wax paper because the blue is actually covering the rod and it seems to be moving inside that. I didn't think it was necessary.
Putting the two pieces together I used the original nut to check the spacing/placement of the neck. I had two of these clamps lying around and bought 3 more for a buck a piece. I read online about someone suggesting these as they add enough pressure while c-clamps are usually over screwed by amateurs (?)
Glue was cleaned off using water and old shirts. Damp cotton buds were used for more detailed cleaning.
My work bench is my dining room table. Had to do this at night to decrease the risk of a child wandering about. Guitar magazines helped serve as counterweights.
I expect that some sanding and re-lacquering will be necessary.
I'll update you guys in after a day or so. Hopefully this works out
