Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
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Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
I'm looking at a pretty expensive Les Paul and i've been sent a photo of this-
The seller said that he isn't sure what it is, and that it doesn't wipe off. Now I posted this photo on the 'Gibson Les Paul' group on Facebook and half of the people say it's likely to just be a lacquer crack that's likely to have been exposed to air and turned milky, and the other half think it looks a bit suspect, like excess glue to indicate a neck repair/reset. I'm pretty sure my PRS Tremonti had this problem and I know for a fact that had never had a repair.
What's people's thoughts? Harmless?
The seller said that he isn't sure what it is, and that it doesn't wipe off. Now I posted this photo on the 'Gibson Les Paul' group on Facebook and half of the people say it's likely to just be a lacquer crack that's likely to have been exposed to air and turned milky, and the other half think it looks a bit suspect, like excess glue to indicate a neck repair/reset. I'm pretty sure my PRS Tremonti had this problem and I know for a fact that had never had a repair.
What's people's thoughts? Harmless?
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
A photo from the angle of the bottom of the neck heel might reveal more.
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Agreed - let's see the heel, and if possible the other side of the neck.
I don't like the look of it but it could be nothing serious.
I don't like the look of it but it could be nothing serious.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
photo from the top showing string alignment may be worth a look.
what year is the guitar?
what year is the guitar?
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.
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Without knowing, I reckon this is an 80's or early 90's Custom.
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I've asked the seller for more photos of the neck joint. It's early 90's. String alignment is perfect.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Can you please narrow it down to something closer than two decades!!! hahahaha!!!!GrantB wrote:Without knowing, I reckon this is an 80's or early 90's Custom.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Ok here goes folks. The seller said the guitar has been in storage for about 10 years and he's not aware of any repairs carried out to the guitar prior. All looks well on the back and opposite side. He presumed the whiting was just a result of aging.
I've dealt with the guy before, he's genuine, so I have no reason to believe he's hiding anything. In fact, he said if it turns out to be something that significantly devalues the guitar then he is prepared to undo the deal as it wouldn't be fair.
I've dealt with the guy before, he's genuine, so I have no reason to believe he's hiding anything. In fact, he said if it turns out to be something that significantly devalues the guitar then he is prepared to undo the deal as it wouldn't be fair.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Word brother!DongHua wrote:I’d skip it regardless of what it is. I personally never buy Gibsons.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
It looks fine...but use it as leverage.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Isn't that a great way to get a headstock break?GrantB wrote:It looks fine...but use it as leverage.
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Stop teasing me Chris, and let me know what the top looks like!!!! hahahaha
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Re: Les Paul experts- Suspect neck joint?
Actually, after someone else helpfully pointed out, I don't think it looks fine. Notice how the gap between the back of the neck and the body binding isn't uniform. There is a much greater distance on the bass side than treble. From every photo I've looked at of other Les Pauls, there is equal spacing between the back of the neck and binding.GrantB wrote:It looks fine...but use it as leverage.