Happy new year all. Long time viewer, first time poster. I've got a 1974 les Paul custom that's had at least 4 broken headstock neck repairs. Although the last one seems solid, I'm entertaining sending it to Gibson for a replacement neck which was estimated around 2000 to 2500 dollars.
One of the repairs had replaced the fretboard with a dot inlay and binding without any fret markers. I can only assume the original fretboard was broken. In addition, the bridge post holes wete moved slightly, i assume to compensate for some neck shifting as a result of the repair.
Wondering if anyone has advice or experience with 'recent' Gibson repair shop and/or if there are other options to recommend. I realize this isn't the most collectable guitar out there, but there is a sentimental value that's through the roof.
Thanks!
Todd
One of the repairs had replaced the fretboard with a dot inlay and binding without any fret markers. I can only assume the original fretboard was broken. In addition, the bridge post holes wete moved slightly, i assume to compensate for some neck shifting as a result of the repair.
Wondering if anyone has advice or experience with 'recent' Gibson repair shop and/or if there are other options to recommend. I realize this isn't the most collectable guitar out there, but there is a sentimental value that's through the roof.
Thanks!
Todd