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Old 01-08-2017, 02:47 PM
Sperry Sperry is offline
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This early 1990s Hohner cost me $10. I removed the tuners, clamped the headstock to my table, and let gravity upon the guitar body open up the crack. A screwdriver assisted slightly. Plenty of Titebond and a business card. The card , covered with glue, went into the crack over halfway, in and out repeatedly, the entire width of the crack. In and out until I was confident of total coverage.

Then I removed the screwdriver and clamp, wiped up some glue, and clamped the headstock proper. Cleaned up all the excess glue. 24 hour set, a little 0000 wool, then a little buffing compound. I'd bet the repair is stronger than the surrounding wood.

The guitar made a good Christmas present, the crack is barely noticeable, and it is easy to play for the novice student who received it.

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