Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
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kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
What you see in pic 5 is a 2 inch deck screw. There was only a small area in which to glue on the bass side. I was afraid when I drilled for a dowel hole the whole thing could bust off! (then I'd be scewed) Instead of building a jig,
I inserted the deck screw for stablity while working on the other side. Once I
had the bass side glued and doweled. I removed the screw and installed a steel roll pin in this place.Then I started to fill it with Stewmac black slo-set epoxy. ( took several weeks to bullt it up)
It's sounds and plays awesome. I used it for the up coming Ace Frehley tribute we are doing. It has a Duncan hybrid 59/CC A2 PuP .Great job man!!
How does it sound and play now?
I used Reranch clear. At 1st I wanted a unique color,So I dreamed up that Bourbon Burst Idea. I had it ! but then I tried to to tweak it and screwed it all up. So I sanded it off for a more traditional color.J Moose said:
It was a B.I.N. for $360. I emailed the seller for more pics.He never lied in his discripetion `Amatuer headstock repair... Need a pro repair' but he took very good pics to coverup how bad this thing was FUBAR!El Dorado said:
The truss rod cavity was filled with gorilla glue. Had to skillfully chip a the glue out! Thank God the rod turned.tone4days said:
What you see in pic 5 is a 2 inch deck screw. There was only a small area in which to glue on the bass side. I was afraid when I drilled for a dowel hole the whole thing could bust off! (then I'd be scewed) Instead of building a jig,
I inserted the deck screw for stablity while working on the other side. Once I
had the bass side glued and doweled. I removed the screw and installed a steel roll pin in this place.Then I started to fill it with Stewmac black slo-set epoxy. ( took several weeks to bullt it up)
StrangeSound
GlossesForNothin'
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
Amazing
Amazing
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
very nice and patient work my friend.
I wish I could have that kind of patience, I'd have it sold on fleabay and pickied a new one out in a day!
Nice job.
very nice and patient work my friend.
I wish I could have that kind of patience, I'd have it sold on fleabay and pickied a new one out in a day!
Nice job.
J Moose
New member
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
WOW!!!
How long did the repair take from start to finish?
Was it your first headstock repair or have you done this before?! heheheh
WOW!!!
How long did the repair take from start to finish?
Was it your first headstock repair or have you done this before?! heheheh
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
That is awesome ... you are my hero!
That is awesome ... you are my hero!
kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
It took me about 6 weeks (giving the Epoxy a good week to setup) This was a extreme case. Phase one- was to undo amateur botch job. This was the hardest and most time consuming part removing all the Gorilla glue. Phase two- Aligning the headstock to the guitar. with all the missing wood this made things complicated.( I had a buddy help me with this) Phase 3- Was filling in the epoxy. I used slo-set epoxy because I believe it sets up stronger,And you have More time to mold and shape it.
This was actually my 2nd headstock repair. This kid bought me a Epi Lp with a broken headstock. He said his mother ran it over with her car.:argh: It was a nice clean break, But the truss rod was bent:headache:
It took me about 6 weeks (giving the Epoxy a good week to setup) This was a extreme case. Phase one- was to undo amateur botch job. This was the hardest and most time consuming part removing all the Gorilla glue. Phase two- Aligning the headstock to the guitar. with all the missing wood this made things complicated.( I had a buddy help me with this) Phase 3- Was filling in the epoxy. I used slo-set epoxy because I believe it sets up stronger,And you have More time to mold and shape it.
This was actually my 2nd headstock repair. This kid bought me a Epi Lp with a broken headstock. He said his mother ran it over with her car.:argh: It was a nice clean break, But the truss rod was bent:headache:
M
MartinSixStringCustoms
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Re: Remember that Busted up LP I got for Xmas?
Awesome work bro!
Awesome work bro!
