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Old 09-26-2013, 02:04 PM
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Default Gibson B-20 - Neck Reset + - worth it?

I have a Gibson B-20 (from the 70's?)which I'm told needs a neck reset, which is not going to be cheap. There are also some cracks to repair, but it's the neck reset which is the major surgery necessary.

I'm just wondering if people have any thoughts about the quality of that guitar, and whether it's worth the expense of restoring?
(As opposed to investing in a better quality new or used instrument?)
It's a sweet 000 guitar - I think Gibson considered it a "student guitar" at the time. I already have a few other acoustics (Martin OM-21, Eastman parlor, Eastman OM) - so have to decide whether to restore or just let go of this one.
It's really not playable now.
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Old 09-26-2013, 02:24 PM
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I think it's worth it. These guitars are getting more and more popular. B-20, LG-1, LG-2, etc. seem to be popping up everywhere.
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