NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

[Lockbody]

Thanks for all the words of support guys.

I've got a few emails out to some trusted guys here in town to see who they might recommend for repair. While I recognize the talent of the Young Master, I don't look forward to shipping it in this weather, or the extra $200-250 for next-day air shipping both ways. If I don't find anyone who impresses, I guess I'll just sit on it until I can send it to BCR.

[Lockbody]

I've been told by several contacts that this guy is the man here in town.

"I wouldn't trust that repair to anybody else in the state." said one.

From the pics it looks like he does good work. I guess I'll find out.

http://www.burnsrepair.com/Broken%20Headstocks.html

[BubbaVO]

I'll take it off your hands for ... $350.

[Lockbody]

Wash your mouth out with soap.

[geoff_hartwell]

No kickin the man when he's down!!! Could've just as easily been you!

While Greg is certainly an undisputed master, that Birmingham fella shows some

really great work too. I know the wound is fresh right now, but I don't recommend spending

huge amounts on shipping just for overnight Air- Whoever you decide to help ressurrect

this one will want to take their time and do it up right- she'll still come back to you soon enough.

Love and Strength, Brother!

[mirrorimij]

One of the best sounding guitars I've EVER heard (and I've heard a few) was a NORLIN era maple neck LP Custom with a repaired headstock. The guys at the Les Paul Forum kicked me in the balls when I made that statement but I stand by it to this day.

That broken guitar has a future.

[hamerjunkie]

One of the best sounding guitars I've EVER heard (and I've heard a few) was a NORLIN era maple neck LP Custom with a repaired headstock.

I had a 77 Les Paul that was like that, was sent back to the factory in the mid 80`s when it got knocked off the stand, they routed it out and put a couple of fingers (unsure of technical term?..tenons, maybe?....dowel like things to join the neck and headstock) in it and fiberglassed the break area......the only way to tell was the paint on the front of the headstock didn`t match perfectly......and it sounded much better AFTER that happened.........