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FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / Headstock repair

greg1948 Contributing Member ********* Vero Beach FL Tbird Greg	Sep 30th, 2019 10:38 AM   Edit   Profile   I came across a 1995 Gibson Nighthawk (fireburst finish) in a pawnshop. Looked to be in good shape, but then I found a repair at the headstock. Visible only from the back, it seemed like an old repair and it was obviously still holding up. When I initially asked the price, before discovering the repair, the owner said $1000 (with OHSC). After I pointed out the repair, which he said he'd not noticed, the price dropped to $600. Does that price sound reasonable?
Pinetree Moderator Emeritus (with many stars) Come at me bro.	Sep 30th, 2019 10:59 AM   Edit   Profile   If he's willing to drop $400 just like that, then there's probably some more wiggle room left. Do you want the guitar or the deal?
Leftee Contributing Member ********** ********** ********** ********** VA	Sep 30th, 2019 11:00 AM   Edit   Profile   I’d ask for another $200 for his lie.
Peegoo Contributing Member ********** ********** ********** **** Lauren's a tractor	Sep 30th, 2019 12:08 PM   Edit   Profile   Yep. Bump it at least another $150-$200 and that's a good deal. Many folks believe Gibson should pre-break and repair all their headstocks before the guitars leave the factory. The rationale is the headstock always breaks at its weakest point. Which means that repaired Nighthawk is actually stronger than it was when when it left the factory.
Pinetree Moderator Emeritus (with many stars) Come at me bro.	Sep 30th, 2019 12:11 PM   Edit   Profile   Get yerself a black light and you'll see all kinds of things on used guitars.
Leftee Contributing Member ********** ********** ********** ********** VA	Sep 30th, 2019 12:14 PM   Edit   Profile   Ewwwwwwww
Peegoo Contributing Member ********** ********** ********** **** Lauren's a tractor	Sep 30th, 2019 12:18 PM   Edit   Profile   A UV flashlight is also a really good way to read non-inked serial numbers stamped into wood that have flattened out over time and are otherwise unreadable.
thumbpicker Contributing Member ******* St. Louis "Thumbpicks don't slide into soundholes"	Sep 30th, 2019 12:38 PM   Edit   Profile   I had one repaired years ago. My own fault for not having a decent case. I have to say it never gave me a bit of trouble the next ten years till it was run over by my drummers station wagon. (This message was last edited by thumbpicker at 02:40 PM, Sep 30th, 2019)
Te 52 Laws of Physics strictly enforced	Sep 30th, 2019 02:26 PM   Edit   Profile   If it had been a Telecaster it would have given your drummer's car a flat tire and a maybe a dented rim.
Bigfoot Contributing Member ******* Indy When I get older, losing my hair...	Sep 30th, 2019 07:42 PM   Edit   Profile   The irony is Gibson headstocks can easily break, and the neck is set. Fender headstocks don't break and the neck is easily replaceable.
TheProfessor Contributing Member ********** * MI After 30 years, I should play better.	Sep 30th, 2019 08:19 PM   Edit   Profile   If you haven’t jumped, I wouldn’t. If you have, I hope it works out great!
walshb Contributing Member ********** ********** Manchester, TN Ask me how I know!?	Oct 1st, 2019 04:46 AM   Edit   Profile   "....it was run over by my drummers station wagon." See how they are?! A guitar player would never do that!
littleuch Contributing Member ********** ******** Florida	Oct 1st, 2019 05:50 AM   Edit   Profile   "....it was run over by my drummers station wagon." See how they are?! A guitar player would never do that!" He probably wasn't even in the car at the time.

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