Looking at this Epiphone Les Paul but it has a crack at the headstock. It is on both sides but I’m unsure if it’s just a lacquer crack or something more serious.
I’ve played it in person and there wasn’t any movement on the headstock.
What’s this guitar worth and if it’s cracked is it repairable?
Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
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Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
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Re: Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
No idea what it is worth but that crack isn't "just the lacquer". It might be stable now but as things cool down over winter it could easily start shifting ....proceed with caution
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Re: Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
I'd pass on that myself...
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Re: Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
I could just imagine changing strings on it and as you wind the tension off the top of the neck falls off 
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Re: Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
If it did split, it would be a pretty easy fix with wood glue, clamps and a syringe. Offer him $150. If he's keen but you still don't want it, send it this way!
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Re: Need help identifying how serious neck crack is.
A long auger drill and a bit of rebar smothered in glue chucked in the hole and it's all sorted!
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