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Headstock re-break and old glue residue
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Headstock re-break and old glue residue
I have a Gibson Chet Atkins in the shop with a nasty headstock re-break. The headstock was broken off previously and repaired (at another shop). The repair to the front of the headstock has held, but the main break opened back up along the same line. Since the headstock is hanging on by the headstock veneer I can’t really open up the crack enough to clean out the old glue residue that’s deep inside the break.
I’m looking for advise as to whether it be best to remove the headstock to prep the surfaces fully before regluing, or should I just clean out what I can reach before gluing this back together? I’ve had breaks like this before, but none that had the added complication of old glue residue. I’ve been using West Systems epoxy and adding splines on difficult breaks like this recently with good results.
Appreciate any help. Thanks.
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do you happen to know what kind of glue was used on the previous repair?
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Looks like Titebond. It doesn’t re-tack like a protein glue when wetted.
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Hi Matt, I would say that if it was Titebond that was used, there is a good chance that enough glue wasnt used since there is enough wood surface that a proper glue-and-clamp with Titebond should have held fine. With that in mind, I would try to get as much glue residue removed as you can and proceed with West Systems. I think you have enough surface that a good glue up with epoxy should hold without additional reinforcement. Predictably, I would opt for a carbon fiber overlay over splines if you want to do a reinforcement, but that is because I don’t do splines and prefer the cf method, especially on a black finish. But I know that cf isn’t everyone’s cup of tea… Good luck and keep us posted!
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