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Old 01-20-2017, 12:31 PM
AcousticAmber AcousticAmber is offline
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Default Taylor neck crack

I just bought this Taylor 114e on eBay, it has two broken tuners and this neck crack.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/147703...posted-public/

I'm no stranger to crack repairs, including neck crack repairs, but I've never repaired a crack like this before. I'm used to neck cracks that extend from the nut, down the neck (usually on both sides). In which case I'd CAREFULLY pry open the crack, inject watered down glue followed by straight glue. Then clamp the crack closed, and let dry.
This crack however, is only on one side of the neck and is not flush. I can't think of a way to open this crack to get glue into it (without causing further damage) and I'm thinking it will be difficult to clamp flush after I get glue into it.
Would it be a ridiculous thought to drill some TINY holes directly over the crack to inject glue into? If not, how else could I get glue into it?
And since its not a 'uniform' crack, what would be the best way to get it looking as invisible as possible after its been glued?

Any advice appreciated, thanks all.
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