Gibson Les Paul Guitar – Broken Neck
Here we have a Gibson Les Paul guitar which has a broken neck.
![Serious break just below the headstock.](/userimages/01_les_paul_broken_neck.jpg)
An unhappy Les Paul
![Clamps and twine holding the two sections in place.](/userimages/02_les_paul_binding_break.jpg)
Binding the break
![Two inset strips of wood for strengthening.](/userimages/03_les_paul_splinting.jpg)
Splinting
![Smooth splints and neck.](/userimages/04_les_paul_shaping_sanding.jpg)
Shaping and sanding
![Black lacquer finish to match the original.](/userimages/05_les_paul_repaied_neck.jpg)
The finished repair
![Smiling musician holding his newly repaired guitar.](/userimages/06_les_paul_happy_customer.jpg)
A happy customer
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Here we have a Gibson Les Paul guitar which has a broken neck.