Repairing a Nasty Headstock Break on a Gibson Les Paul - Full Timelapse Video

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  • Опубликовано: 24 май 2021
  • How many times can you put up a les paul headstock repair? apparently not enough! if you like guitar related content please comment like and subscribe. I bought this to refinish then I decided to take on other projects. Well this sat and finally repaired it.
    This is the full timelapse video of the repair.
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  • @replicated
    @replicated Год назад +6

    I have never seen such a clean headstock repair, but also never saw someone refinish the the whole damn neck doing it. Great work.

  • @chipoverbaugh5919
    @chipoverbaugh5919 3 года назад +2

    I am new to this whole guitar thing and am in awe of your skills. Never knew things like this could be done. Totally enjoyed watching and thank you for sharing!

  • @LeStraTele
    @LeStraTele Год назад +3

    Nice work. Plus that glue joint is stronger than the wood itself.
    I fixed my Gibson headstock by switching to PRS.

  • @PL-fc6hm
    @PL-fc6hm 2 года назад +2

    now that's a proper headstock repair. thanks for sharing and very well done 👏

  • @Timoteo53575
    @Timoteo53575 3 года назад +1

    Excellent repair, and an unusual, yet strong, alternative to long splines. The bonus is that it really matches the grain and neck shape unobtrusively. Well done !

  • @gavinpearcey
    @gavinpearcey 3 года назад +5

    You could make a living on just fixing Gibson headstocks I bet. I do enjoy watching the really messed up ones.

  • @tdalb8985
    @tdalb8985 2 года назад +1

    From trash to greatness.
    Outstanding.
    I watch all your videos.
    Every project better than the last.

  • @briansimpson8116
    @briansimpson8116 3 года назад

    Your repair videos are some of my favorites

  • @GlenDeanII
    @GlenDeanII 3 года назад

    Stellar work as always, Derek!

  • @danielzubov
    @danielzubov 3 года назад +1

    This the only one acceptable way to repair broken Gibson headstock. Thanks man!

  • @blackfender100
    @blackfender100 3 года назад +1

    Awesome work as always. Great Job

  • @bevinmodrak4997
    @bevinmodrak4997 3 года назад +1

    Awesome fix. I've seen bow tie fixes but never diamond/square but it makes great sense. My highest compliment: I'd buy it because it's been pre-repaired unlike a new one.

  • @brunolevasseur
    @brunolevasseur 7 месяцев назад

    What a creative way to repair a broken headstock!
    Congrats!

  • @meBreizh
    @meBreizh 3 года назад

    Love watching those repairs. What a result too!

  • @blkjckgtr3075
    @blkjckgtr3075 Год назад

    Nice repair Derek you make it look so easy!Cheers!

  • @briannelms158
    @briannelms158 3 года назад

    Looks amazing! You fantastic craftsmanship!

  • @Ayliar
    @Ayliar 3 года назад

    Beautiful work. I really wish I was crafty and handy like this.

  • @ForceOfNorse
    @ForceOfNorse 3 года назад

    Really involved work! Nice job!

  • @monkeybrains
    @monkeybrains 3 года назад +33

    Never heard of les Paul's having problems with headstock breaks. Must be a one off.

    • @crotonik
      @crotonik 2 года назад +1

      It's a well known Les Paul problem. There are like 100+ headstock repair videos on RUclips.

    • @blackbetty476
      @blackbetty476 2 года назад +7

      ah ah ah is this a joke? lolz

    • @liboy9844
      @liboy9844 2 года назад

      The Gibson wood grains at the headstock bend is like 40-45 degrees making it weak at that area. Fender headstocks are straight with straight grains and therefore don’t break as easily.

    • @captbuscemi
      @captbuscemi 2 года назад +1

      @@crotonik Whoosh

    • @rudybigboote3883
      @rudybigboote3883 Год назад

      Bwaah haaaa, you a funny guy! I know luthiers that live off of Gibson neck breaks.

  • @noelgrant-henderson1950
    @noelgrant-henderson1950 3 года назад

    Another awesome repair!🎸

  • @RockyH.
    @RockyH. 3 года назад

    It's good to see ya bud! You have done one "hell" of a job Derek on that repair.....I've said it before I'll say it again you are very much my favorite luthier hands down.......I know there are some good ones out there like Dan from Stew Mac-- but, Big D I love your style sir.....best wishes to you and your family stay safe and healthy ok!

  • @howardyoung4185
    @howardyoung4185 Год назад

    Terrific work -great to see-thanks

  • @andreacampana4754
    @andreacampana4754 2 года назад

    That's a great job, well done!

  • @rudybigboote3883
    @rudybigboote3883 Год назад

    Damn dude you are right up there with Dan Erlewine! Excellent repair job!

  • @yrulooknatme
    @yrulooknatme 3 года назад +3

    that's not a nasty one...that's a clean one.

  • @StinkyRotorhead
    @StinkyRotorhead 3 года назад

    I just bought a 74 Gibson SG Standard with a Heaestock repair. Was kinda messy so i did it again, also to restore the valute that was missing. Did the same routing you did. But i did send it to a good friend to get that Spot repainted in the right colour. It was cherry red back then, now it a Mix of Red and brown. Looks really cool

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 3 года назад

    Class work man !

  • @richard.sexton
    @richard.sexton 3 года назад

    Great work! I like the tri-star TN hat!!

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas 3 года назад +1

    Another great video, thanks. Given the frequency of the Gibson headstock break, I think I’ve seen repair videos by a half dozen or so YT luthiers. Everyone has a slightly different variant on the process and approach. Keeps it both informative and entertaining, for sure.

  • @rodeamaster
    @rodeamaster 3 года назад

    Superb work.

  • @frankentronics
    @frankentronics 2 года назад

    Friend, you're my new hero.

  • @redroosterstudio
    @redroosterstudio 2 года назад

    Thats amazing work

  • @DJBuglip
    @DJBuglip 3 года назад +1

    Masterful repair, Derek. Really well done.

  • @guitarsofold100
    @guitarsofold100 3 года назад +1

    Great Work!

  • @jamesbarta5452
    @jamesbarta5452 Год назад

    excellent work

  • @mattliebenau9083
    @mattliebenau9083 3 года назад

    Cool vid. I’m glad I’m not the only one who smooshes the wood filler in with my fingers. 😄

  • @JamieDuran-hr3bp
    @JamieDuran-hr3bp 4 месяца назад

    Very good job dude .

  • @butterbeans898
    @butterbeans898 3 года назад +2

    Great job 👍👍

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars 3 года назад

    Thank you for the video!

  • @nzsteve
    @nzsteve 3 года назад

    Great job!

  • @MrTimThunder
    @MrTimThunder 3 года назад

    Awesome job D

  • @MrGeroth
    @MrGeroth 3 года назад

    Great fix

  • @asifsharoon9773
    @asifsharoon9773 Год назад

    Super job

  • @jeffmclowry
    @jeffmclowry 2 года назад

    When I first saw that block inlay bullshit I was like, oh hell no!
    But I must admit, that came out pretty damn good. Thanks for sharing...

  • @Terry3Gs
    @Terry3Gs 3 года назад

    Nice job !!

  • @andreidoanca4262
    @andreidoanca4262 2 года назад

    Cool job mate. If I were based in the US you'd be the guy who would fix my guitars! cheers

  • @madgeniusmusic
    @madgeniusmusic 3 года назад +1

    Very nicely done.

  • @johnwrench4speed
    @johnwrench4speed 2 года назад

    Nice fix. As for the "diamond" shaped wood piece, in the furniture making business it is called a "dutchman."

  • @decomputerleraarable
    @decomputerleraarable 3 года назад +4

    For the top headstock: Crimson has a black superglue. Penetrates further into the wood then a wood filler. As usual : NICE JOB! R,

  • @ua7812
    @ua7812 3 года назад

    awesome job

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer 3 года назад

    Looks great

  • @jerryjaystone9444
    @jerryjaystone9444 11 месяцев назад

    Superb!

  • @michaelr.4878
    @michaelr.4878 4 месяца назад

    That guitar had an incredible fingerboard. The wood almost looked like the what you could find a Lp custom. I have 2 standards and 1 tribute, and none of them have fingerboards that look that good. This video also highlights why I don't leave my LPs on stands when I am not playing them. I have 3 dogs who like to wrestle and play with each other...and all it would take is for one of them to bump a guitar stand and someone might be making one of these videos about one of my guitars. Due to their fragility, I do not mind when Gibson use maple for LP necks. I don't have any evidence, but I do think that maple necks are more resistent to falls and just toughter in general . You rarely see videos like these being made with Norlin era LPs or current day Tributes.

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 3 года назад

    From Leo: You Sir are an artist

  • @rabrown22000
    @rabrown22000 3 года назад +3

    I wonder if Graphtec needs to come up with an entire gibson headstock replacement l

  • @Constriktor
    @Constriktor 3 года назад +1

    ART

  • @mt-nv4jd
    @mt-nv4jd 3 года назад

    I heard somewhere that Gibson will offer a discount to anyone who will accept delivery of a new guitar with the headstock already broken. You can use the savings to take it to be repaired at a shop of your choice, and it will then be better than new. I think it's a great idea.

  • @robertmichael1797
    @robertmichael1797 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent job, major repetitive problem with Les Pauls

  • @Justafeller
    @Justafeller 3 года назад

    I have no experience with repairing head stocks, but looks like a nice job to me.

  • @westrose7525
    @westrose7525 3 месяца назад

    Nice guitar

  • @petreauchristophe7589
    @petreauchristophe7589 3 года назад

    hello good job l take note of the video surtout for the polishing l am finishing a GIBSON les paul model christophe FRANCE

  • @WhiteDragon689
    @WhiteDragon689 День назад

    If i ever buy one of those, I would have a Luthier put in the hard wood spints in right out of the box.

  • @jeremiahebert1
    @jeremiahebert1 3 года назад +1

    So good!

    • @bigdguitars
      @bigdguitars  3 года назад

      yours is more complicated!

    • @jeremiahebert1
      @jeremiahebert1 3 года назад

      @@bigdguitars if it looks half as good as this tho I’m gonna be thrilled!

  • @davidflint12
    @davidflint12 3 года назад +2

    I love P90s on a Les Paul. Good choice to keep them. Your work is impeccable. How do I contact you for a setup on my Les Paul

  • @Wildman9
    @Wildman9 3 года назад

    Great save ,and at first it's barely noticeable . A sold color on the neck ,like black and you would not notice it at all . Just let everyone know that you had fixed it . 🎸😎

  • @mattbrillhart2922
    @mattbrillhart2922 2 года назад

    Out of curiosity/learning, how is this diamond block better vs two strips of mahogany running thru neck and headstock? Just preference?

  • @RussellStClair-cy1vu
    @RussellStClair-cy1vu 3 года назад

    Nice .
    Question ? Self locking joints / blind dovetail joints . Any reasons why not in use ?
    Much better than butt joints .
    Or possibly splines/ lemon splines would improve first build .
    ( Broken necks are like . Pete and Repeat sitting on a fence . Pete fell off . Who's left ? Repeat ! Got nail Pete down 🤣🤣🤣)

  • @assiopio9025
    @assiopio9025 Год назад

    Bought a acoustic guitar with the headstock split a part. The problem is that the split is almost perfect, like they sawed it in a vertical line, I tried to glue with contact glue (best glue the construct shop worker recommended me), a week later, splited again. Dunno how to repair, especially because the singular way the two parts are separated. Pls someone can help me???

  • @pitviper7924
    @pitviper7924 Год назад

    Guitar repair shops love Gibson.

  • @TheGuitologist
    @TheGuitologist 3 года назад +8

    Nice fix, Derek. I have a couple of these headstock repairs sitting waiting to be done. Was there a reason for not putting the logo under the clear coat?

    • @camilo1455
      @camilo1455 3 года назад

      Do you document these jobs also, or just amps?

    • @kmichaelp4508
      @kmichaelp4508 3 года назад +1

      Yes! He forgot 🤐

  • @rauschguitars
    @rauschguitars 3 года назад +1

    Now it's a real Gibson!

  • @timothyvandyke-lc1oi
    @timothyvandyke-lc1oi Год назад

    Good job ..I need mine fixed do you take in work for the public

  • @Telecaster65
    @Telecaster65 Год назад

    wow!

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 Год назад

    I was just wondering is there anything Gibson could change in the production of these to prevent breaks? Like an internal metal strap hidden like the truss rod? Just seems so fragile on an expensive piece of gear.

  • @Eric_In_SF
    @Eric_In_SF 8 месяцев назад

    I would probably assume the amount of head stocks that break are very low percentage however, I’m wondering if Gibson could invest in some sort of a technology to strengthen that section of the neck, like possibly impregnating the wood with epoxy just in the headstock area.

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas 3 года назад +2

    Friskit, frisqet, phriscet? I’ve never actually heard of that thing, however you spell it. Pretty cool idea.

    • @1106Winter
      @1106Winter 3 года назад +2

      Brisket, nice.

    • @DavyHulme
      @DavyHulme 3 года назад +1

      Frisket 👍
      Comes as either a masking liquid or sheets of adhesive plastic film

    • @bldallas
      @bldallas 3 года назад +1

      @@DavyHulme I learn something new everyday. Thank you!

  • @Hemifan4266
    @Hemifan4266 Год назад

    I am curious as to why you went directly above the truss rod and not a slat to either side? I am wondering if spot spraying the repair rather than stripping the whole neck would have made a better repair.

  • @IronSausage
    @IronSausage 3 года назад

    That pull chain.

  • @davidkarr5119
    @davidkarr5119 2 года назад

    What kind of price tag comes with this great work.?

  • @mvyper
    @mvyper Год назад

    Awesome! That's the one you recently refinished in mean green?

  • @GuitarZombie
    @GuitarZombie 3 года назад

    is it really worth it?

  • @JesHill
    @JesHill 3 года назад +1

    This is so common, how did such a vulnerability be allowed to stay to this day?
    Cool repair and nice vid. But then there's soo much experience out there on how to fix this.

    • @matthewf1979
      @matthewf1979 3 года назад

      Gibson did try with volutes and maple necks. The maple necked Gibsons from the NorLin era have held up very well. What made them go back? It’s 100% the fault of the Burst and the customers. Tradition, in other words.

    • @bigdguitars
      @bigdguitars  3 года назад

      yea they needed a les paul modern that fixes all these issues, going back to the volute. or reinforce with maple strips before they place the headstock plate on.

    • @peachmelba1000
      @peachmelba1000 3 года назад +1

      @@bigdguitars The could also just place the adjustment end of the truss rod at the body end of the neck, thus eliminating that void behind the nut. It's not the lack of a volute causing the breaks, it's that absence of wood in general.

    • @ryanfulldark2775
      @ryanfulldark2775 3 года назад

      If you take care of your Gibson there is never a need to worry about this. Any guitar can crack if treated carelessly.

    • @peachmelba1000
      @peachmelba1000 3 года назад

      @@ryanfulldark2775 Sure, but even the most careful people can have an accident. When was the last time you heard of a Strat or Tele headstock breaking off because the guitar fell over? Not saying it can't happen, nor that it never has, but Gibson Les Pauls and SGs are notorious for this happening.

  • @Beaver1969
    @Beaver1969 3 года назад +1

    Lol that's actually an easy one. The tough one are the ones with multiple break points and jagged fragmented edges.

  • @VoyeurGuitars
    @VoyeurGuitars 3 года назад

    Okay D, this one left me with a lot of questions. I'm nowhere near as experienced as you, so here goes -
    1) Why did you not rout the block you added to the neck joint in a more "centered" position? To me it just seems offset a touch. Was there some reasoning behind the chosen position and shape?
    2) Why not mask off the neck binding when you started sanding the neck finish off?

    • @bigdguitars
      @bigdguitars  3 года назад +3

      yes it was slightly off. Thats because there is a crack that extended further on one side. the binding was done terribly on this guitar. tons of scratches this was a major improvement.

  • @michaelsingley5641
    @michaelsingley5641 3 года назад

    Sound better after repair.

  • @offal
    @offal Год назад

    that freboard is gorgeous what is that?

  • @davidr.wilson8194
    @davidr.wilson8194 4 месяца назад

    It looks like that big buffer wheel could cause a new break.

  • @Curtislow2
    @Curtislow2 3 года назад

    I think the wooden patch piece is called a biscuit or cleat.

  • @danjack-son4871
    @danjack-son4871 Год назад

    My Epiphone Les Paul headstock broke the other day :-( is there any point on having it repaired? I am thinking the cost to repair it would cost more than what the guitar is worth ($1,000.00 Canadian).
    Cheers

  • @Eric_In_SF
    @Eric_In_SF 8 месяцев назад

    Just because of the way my brain works it would drive me nuts that this little diamond was set off to the side and not centered with the neck for aesthetics.

  • @spike7038
    @spike7038 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome….First I’ve seen with a square block rather than longer, thinner type. Someone smarter than me can maybe explain the difference and what’s more effective

  • @DedaOkk
    @DedaOkk 2 года назад

    Можно было бы сделать волют,для надёжности,а так получился отличный ремонт 👍

  • @Curtislow2
    @Curtislow2 3 года назад

    You should provide the EBay link.

  • @karenmend8066
    @karenmend8066 2 года назад

    Looks like an ebony board?

  • @gibsondrummer
    @gibsondrummer 3 года назад

    You cant even see it , thats ballsy

  • @NunchucksHabit
    @NunchucksHabit 2 года назад +1

    I get why a Gibson's value decreases after a headstock is broken, but I don't get why it goes down so drastically. If fixed correctly, it's as strong and as accurate as it was new. The guitar retains the tone, tuning stability & quality it did before the break. There should be a way to rate the repair, like a certification, that if met, can help it retain more of its deserved value.
    I must be bad with money, 'cause I'd pay 80-90% of a guitar's value otherwise if the neck is fixed with the care shown in this video. It seems like they lose 75% of their value upon headstock break. I'd personally prefer the neck glue melted & entire neck removed & replaced, but I guess bolt-on exists for a reason.

  • @ryotaryuu
    @ryotaryuu 3 года назад

    I think 2 longer parallel stripes would would better.

    • @bigdguitars
      @bigdguitars  3 года назад +2

      it didn't need that. that would have been overkill.

  • @thehandseesall
    @thehandseesall 3 месяца назад

    Good job, but it doesn't look like you are wearing any protection from all the harmful dust and spray vapor

  • @fernandobazan1746
    @fernandobazan1746 3 года назад +1

    Your hat gets the the way of the camera limiting the view.

  • @yzmtalibesen992
    @yzmtalibesen992 3 года назад

    Byk kerja...