BRUTAL Gibson SG Neck Break Repair (Part 1) | Axe From The Grave

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  • Gibson SGs might be one of the coolest guitars ever made, but they are unfortunately vulnerable to nasty neck and headstock breaks if mistreated.
    This 2005 SG has a BRUTAL neck break - Can we bring this one back to life?
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  • @ScienceofLoud
    @ScienceofLoud  Před 2 lety +65

    Gibson SGs might be one of the coolest guitars ever made, but they are unfortunately vulnerable to nasty neck and headstock breaks if mistreated.
    This 2005 SG has a BRUTAL neck break - Can we bring this one back to life?
    Products used in this video:
    Ross' Rock Shop Fretboard Food - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274705578043?hash=item3ff5ba783b:g:SfQAAOSwarFgP6bT
    Crimson Guitars Templates -
    www.crimsonguitars.com/collections/templates?ref=csguitars
    Nitrocellulose Touch Up Tins - www.northwestguitars.co.uk/nitrocellulose-touch-up-repair/
    Gibson Factory Tour video - czcams.com/video/U_dwK3LFt6M/video.html
    This video was funded by supporters on Patreon - www.patreon.com/csguitars
    More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - www.csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
    #gibson #sg #axefromthegrave
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    • @nicosonic
      @nicosonic Před 2 lety +2

      any guitar can break.

    • @ScienceofLoud
      @ScienceofLoud  Před 2 lety +14

      Thanks for this observation - while true, the physical design of Gibson SGs means its statistically more likely that an impact or fall will lead to breakage.
      It's a thinner body and a weaker neck join than most other guitars, add to that the neck back angle and it takes less impact force to cause severe damage to an SG.

    • @doctersound9630
      @doctersound9630 Před 2 lety +3

      Wow great repair! Nice work! Thank you for the video! May I suggest a sideways Vibrola?! I prefer the look/feel. I would 💯% rock this guitar! The history/story is 1/2 the fun! Cheers 🥃 from Canada! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

    • @TheBrianRaglandChannel
      @TheBrianRaglandChannel Před 2 lety +1

      This video is totally awesome I have to tell you I enjoyed it very much much love and respect man.🤟

    • @liverloop123
      @liverloop123 Před 2 lety

      Great work. It's should play perfectly fine when it's finished.

  • @CastToVoid
    @CastToVoid Před 2 lety +144

    Classified under "Gibson Extreme Headstock Break"

  • @oliverjames7315
    @oliverjames7315 Před 2 lety +90

    Colin is so good at guiding me through these I end up sitting here like 'yeah, I did a great job repairing that guitar'

  • @garyhardman8369
    @garyhardman8369 Před 2 lety +4

    Don't EVER apologise for your accent.
    It's refreshing to hear a 'non-American' accent. Especially when it is from my favourite place in the world!

  • @deadoctopi5070
    @deadoctopi5070 Před 2 lety +87

    After seeing how much heavy lifting a lot of the "solid" repaired guitars on Reverb look like maybe they did theirs in a dark room with a blindfold, I'd say this is clean enough to sit in that Mod Shop dude, well done!

    • @ScienceofLoud
      @ScienceofLoud  Před 2 lety +22

      I've seen some pretty rough epoxy and bondo style repairs, which just look awful regardless of how stable they are.
      I decided the best thing to do was rebuild and reinforce the wood - use only what would have been there from factory. It turned out better than I expected and I'm hoping it looks nice once the nitro is finish sanded and polished.

    • @munkypilot
      @munkypilot Před 2 lety +3

      @@ScienceofLoud I've seen plenty for sale that have been "professionally" repaired. May be down to budget, but some reputable names have produced repairs that just look like glue and clamp (gibson headstock breaks). I have also seen repairs on CZcams which are almost invisible and look stronger with routed section which have strengthening inserts.

  • @riffsnoleads
    @riffsnoleads Před 2 lety +99

    This looks amazing. Regardless of the wood grain. Incredible work.

  • @barracudafighter79
    @barracudafighter79 Před rokem +1

    You are the only guy that I know that has a decent video out here about fixing neck pockets on fixed guitar necks. Ty

  • @AzAtHoTh1666
    @AzAtHoTh1666 Před 2 lety +4

    Your non-American accent is half the reasons i love your videos, the other being your incredible knowledge of guitars and pedals and your uncompromising love for prehistoric creatures. Keep it up, Colin, love your work!

  • @nwojdak
    @nwojdak Před 2 lety +13

    Axe from the grave is definitely my favorite series of yours. There is something so satisfying about seeing something so abused come back to life. Can't wait to see how this turns out!

  • @DoctorIdiot124
    @DoctorIdiot124 Před 2 lety +82

    I personally would have left the mahogany plugs unstained and just applied clear coat, I thought it added some really unique character without looking extremely out of place. Excellent work!

    • @mr.poopybutthole5571
      @mr.poopybutthole5571 Před 2 lety

      same

    • @menhirmike
      @menhirmike Před 2 lety +2

      Like Racing Stripes on a sports car. Heck, one could embrace the fact that it was repaired and turn it into a Franken-SG of sorts. But I gotta say, I _love_ how the new cherry color blends in with the rest.

    • @TomPage51
      @TomPage51 Před 2 lety +2

      So would I but it wouldn’t be as impressive a project

    • @davidjairala69
      @davidjairala69 Před 2 lety +3

      @@menhirmike agreed, if we perpetuate the mentality that neck breaks should be hidden, it's Gibson that wins.

    •  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, it definitely would have been better that way. The guitar could wear it's scars with pride.

  • @MrTicTics
    @MrTicTics Před 2 lety +5

    The repaired area looks really clean. It's much easier to "get over" the aesthetic difference considering the damage is on both sides rather than just one

  • @IanHaghighat
    @IanHaghighat Před 2 lety +13

    This looks killer so far! I’ve had “professional” repairs to guitars that came out looking worse than when the guitar wasn’t functional. This is virtually seamless! Looking forward to part 2

  • @Daddy53751
    @Daddy53751 Před rokem +1

    As a guy who started making guitars (wife wouldn’t let me spend a fortune on my whim of the week)
    These kind of videos really help expand my skill set.
    Thanks for the lesson!🤘🏻

  • @GaryMcNeill
    @GaryMcNeill Před 2 lety +2

    Im supposed to wait 14 MINUTES?! Damnit, Colin! Cant wait to watch this!

  • @matthorner35
    @matthorner35 Před 2 lety

    There's something charming about a guitar that shows off its stories

  • @briansmith2125
    @briansmith2125 Před 2 lety

    LOVED what you did here. A person could buy a new SG for the price a luthier would charge for doing this work in the US, but what you did was save an otherwise dead piece of the earths resources. There should be a lot of pride in this simple gesture.

  • @GetawaysandGuitars
    @GetawaysandGuitars Před 5 měsíci

    I've never done a full neck repair but I bought a Les Paul Studio that had a terrible headstock repair job and I fixed it up! Its now almost invisible. So happy as its my go to living room guitar! I posted it on my YT Channel....

  • @BinarySecond
    @BinarySecond Před rokem +1

    Best part of 20 years and 2005 just made my brain crash.

  • @MartinAidoru
    @MartinAidoru Před rokem +1

    I had a similiar neck break to my good ol' Gibson SG I had gotten for my birthday, which had devastated me so badly in the past.
    Seeing you repair that guitar with elegance & effort to disguise the repairs made me almost tear up!

  • @kenhafermann8284
    @kenhafermann8284 Před 2 lety

    I'm not sober enough nor have enough character space to describe how much I enjoyed this video. Thank you for your content.

  • @Mayyde
    @Mayyde Před 11 měsíci

    Hey Colin! I just wanted to say that these Axe From The Grave videos have genuinely been really inspiring me to pick up some new skills on how to take care of guitars better. I've jumped into doing basic carpentry and guitar maintenance work on my own instruments. I've learned how to level and crown frets through watching videos of yours and I don't feel afraid to do the work anymore.
    Thank you so much Colin, for making these really helpful videos!

  • @juddharley6674
    @juddharley6674 Před 2 lety +3

    Always love watching you resurrect an Axe from the Grave! Wasn't expecting to see this "slightly used" Gibson SG today, but in your hands I'm glad I did!

  • @harrisonhenley5760
    @harrisonhenley5760 Před 2 lety +17

    I love this, Colin! Not only is it always brilliant watching you go into work in such a detailed and incredibly honest way, but also you’re looking great, dude! ❤️

  • @richsackett3423
    @richsackett3423 Před 2 lety

    Just ordered a 70s Yamaha SG bolt-on neck to put on an older Epiphone SG with awesome pickups, loud body but a stupid-feeling scarf joint neck. Stopped by for inspiration on that project and was very pleased. Thanks!

  • @OssianEMills
    @OssianEMills Před 2 lety +1

    1. Loved that you cleaned during disassembly (shows you care).
    2. Loved the disassembly montage (and the montage backing track).

  • @ConvexSpade
    @ConvexSpade Před 2 lety +3

    That turned out better than I expected. Great work! I look forward to seeing and hearing the end results.

  • @MilianMalivukMusic
    @MilianMalivukMusic Před 2 lety

    Nothing more charming than vintage tuning instability!

  • @heathtraywick9893
    @heathtraywick9893 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks good Colin. Always love your “Axe From the Grave” videos. Nice job!

  • @patrickhunter
    @patrickhunter Před 2 lety +2

    "Slightly used Gibson SG Standard" Damn it, Colin😂😂😂

  • @bryanmccoy3316
    @bryanmccoy3316 Před 2 lety

    I'm a sucker for almost any SG...love the character this one has now with your repairs....and P90s.....DROOL!

  • @LosRockson
    @LosRockson Před 2 lety

    Axe from the grave will always be my favorite segment of this channel. I’ve lost the count of how many times I have seen the cleanup video for Jack’s guitar. It just relaxes me so much.

  • @Krullmatic
    @Krullmatic Před 2 lety +1

    That's an amazing job, my man! Can't wait to see and hear the final product.

  • @kobbskyy
    @kobbskyy Před rokem

    That went extremely well ! Your whimsy was well appreciated as well.

  • @Rand_al_Thor372
    @Rand_al_Thor372 Před rokem

    I love dowels for repairs like this. My favorite repairs involve internally intersecting/locking dowels that I've revived from olden days.

  • @rhyskenny6429
    @rhyskenny6429 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome work! And honestly I like being able to see where repairs have been done it gives the guitar more of a story

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been repairing guitars over 40 years, and you did a good job in my opinion.

  • @ALEEN517
    @ALEEN517 Před 2 lety

    You make awesome videos. You are one of a small handful of pages that I steer people to for solid, accurate information. Your reputation for accuracy is impeccable.
    Thank you for effort and time in making great videos.
    Cheers

  • @lokarrsboots9337
    @lokarrsboots9337 Před 2 lety

    Great job so far! Looking forward to the final video on this!

  • @munkypilot
    @munkypilot Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant work. If mine ever breaks, I know where to bring it...!! Regardless of the break or not, do to the fill pieces and good clean contact on the break line, once glued, this will be pretty much as strong as the day it was built.... look forward to hearing it.

  • @petertauscher316
    @petertauscher316 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy Mother of Orville! This looks spectacular! Personally I love it, when a repair has visible reminders. Makes the Guitar "visibly tell a story" and I like that. Much more than "perfect" guitars!

  • @TheSpiffyBiscuits
    @TheSpiffyBiscuits Před 2 lety

    Brilliant job. Nice balance between blending it in and being honest with the repair.
    Personally I love being able to read the history of a guitar by looking at it.

  • @bmdoughe
    @bmdoughe Před 2 lety

    The repair looks super solid, I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
    Also wanted to add that your channel has influenced me to learn more about repairing and maintaining my own guitars. It's been great, keep up the good work!

  • @steveg.3022
    @steveg.3022 Před rokem

    Nice work. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this repair.

  • @peterholyman489
    @peterholyman489 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant repair. Well done. Great character to the guitar and a story to tell.

  • @kempwnski
    @kempwnski Před 2 lety

    I actually like the change in finish between the old and new. Adds character.

  • @troyjeffrey4311
    @troyjeffrey4311 Před 2 lety

    I think you’ve done a fantastic job and I appreciate the transparency regarding a guitar’s repair history. As long as it plays and sounds as good as before, the look is just character 🤘

  • @backlom
    @backlom Před 2 lety

    Well done so far! The crimson build has given you confidence.

  • @DJBuglip
    @DJBuglip Před 2 lety

    Well done, young man. Your work was outstanding, your ethical reasoning was flawless.Thanks for sharing, Colin.

  • @marcotaticchi5343
    @marcotaticchi5343 Před 2 lety

    Bravo! Great repair.
    Congratulations Colin!

  • @StuartAlderson
    @StuartAlderson Před 2 lety +1

    That’s a superb repair job, can’t wait to see the end result when it’s finished, well done Colin excellent job man 🤘

  • @SamzAsylum
    @SamzAsylum Před 2 lety

    I have a 1980 Washburn A-20 that needs a repair that's going to be very visible once completed. I love the idea of visible repairs to a fully functional instrument.

  • @domformula1
    @domformula1 Před 2 lety

    Awesome work Colin

  • @mathiasschnuderl5337
    @mathiasschnuderl5337 Před 2 lety

    Seriously awesome repair.
    Can't wait for Part 2

  • @alexandercarlinmusic9467

    "vintage tuning instability" I'm dead. U did a great job man, looks cleannnnn

  • @GuitarMAN2207
    @GuitarMAN2207 Před 2 lety

    Very impressed with how the repair is looking!!

  • @Tom_SDM
    @Tom_SDM Před 2 lety

    That is a stellar job, Colin! Despite you trying to manage expectations, I was genuinely blown away by how good that looks - especially the colour matching :)

  • @thegeekdude67
    @thegeekdude67 Před 2 lety

    Great job! Can’t wait for part 2!
    🎸😎👊

  • @jjdillon2007
    @jjdillon2007 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @jirdesteva
    @jirdesteva Před 2 lety

    I fancy myself a hobbyist woodworker (35+ yrs). Color me green with envy Sir. BEAUTIFUL work. Can't wait to see the rest.

  • @MrDrTheJniac
    @MrDrTheJniac Před 2 lety

    Truly stunning work. Even up close, the repair is not immediately apparent. I look forward to the conclusion.

  • @davemonroig5358
    @davemonroig5358 Před 2 lety

    Great job Colin! Can’t wait to see the next video!

  • @ivank4305
    @ivank4305 Před 2 lety

    Great workmanship! It's nice to see that you are able to do this level of repair even without a proper workshop.

  • @gringogreen4719
    @gringogreen4719 Před 2 lety

    I am a big fan of battle scarred guitars. The fact that certain guitars have been through the ringer, patched up, and still keeps going and giving better than it got!
    So far it looks good amigo! I like that you make it look good without totally hiding it. Looks good and you have great ethics about this repair!
    Many of my guitars have scars but that gives me confidence as a player that it is still going.

  • @VladCotrus
    @VladCotrus Před 2 lety

    Dude! Great job! Can't wait for the next part.

  • @Jack_Sneddon
    @Jack_Sneddon Před 2 lety

    Looks stunning!!!! Amazing work

  • @thetincan_man
    @thetincan_man Před 2 lety

    You did amazing Colin you're the best !!

  • @toothace3
    @toothace3 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Great job with this repair!! Got me itching to head into the workshop and get carving!

  • @joshuabarron8535
    @joshuabarron8535 Před 2 lety

    Looks great Colin!

  • @pskemster
    @pskemster Před 2 lety

    The repair in my humble opinion was nothing short of top shelf ,,,all the way. The color matching well played.
    And I am a firm believer to the fact that a good glued joint will be stronger in the long run for strength and stability.
    Hope some of us can get a heads up asking price . I for one would not mind in the least being the proud owner of that sweetie
    of a Jen! All my best!

  • @ericmailer6722
    @ericmailer6722 Před 2 lety

    Excellent job on this repair, hope it sounds and plays as good as it looks!

  • @robmcclelland6793
    @robmcclelland6793 Před rokem

    Awesome repair! I'm having a similar issue with my 64 reissue SG, not completely broken but the cracks are at the same angle. I love it when you can see a good repair, I'd buy it.

  • @palukens
    @palukens Před 2 lety

    Great job Colin!

  • @beauedwards5572
    @beauedwards5572 Před 2 lety

    Wow! Beautiful work!

  • @stevemaass3074
    @stevemaass3074 Před 2 lety

    I knew you were a builder and an electronics pro, but I was impressed with your knowledge and skill on this repair. Looking forward to part 2!

  • @BrencoGuitars
    @BrencoGuitars Před 2 lety

    A better quality repair than I've seen from some professionals, great stuff

  • @wryunsavory
    @wryunsavory Před 2 lety

    Damn dude, your channel just keeps getting better through the years. This is excellent

  • @diabeticmonkey
    @diabeticmonkey Před 10 měsíci

    Great repair! I love the look after the fact. Gives it character.

  • @hbengineer
    @hbengineer Před 2 lety

    Colin, you’re awesome! Nice work!!!

  • @ilmwemo
    @ilmwemo Před 2 lety

    Can’t wait for part 2!

  • @rattletraprock
    @rattletraprock Před 2 lety

    Love your work Colin! I always learn something, and hell, you're even entertaining. Thanks from Colorado!

  • @thestrum71
    @thestrum71 Před 2 lety

    Great job! Well done! It shows that a broken neck doesn't mean the guitar is dead, I'ld buy this one in a heartbeat!

  • @jasonsapp792
    @jasonsapp792 Před 2 lety

    Looks great... didn't realize you had hands on skills like this...much respect

  • @docsiltanen
    @docsiltanen Před 2 lety

    Great job Colin !!!

  • @courier11sec
    @courier11sec Před 2 lety

    Excellent repair! Thank you for sharing.

  • @wadesummers4102
    @wadesummers4102 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful workmanship. And this American listens because of your accent!! My grandparents were from Aberdeen.

  • @goneflying140
    @goneflying140 Před 2 lety

    I have done so many of these over the years. You did a fine job. You really over repaired it. I just glue them back on as long as they fit good, and fill in the spots where the wood is missing with chunks of Mahogany. I have never had one break after I glued it.

  • @torind2000
    @torind2000 Před 2 lety

    well done man, that plug work looked brilliant

  • @Bloodray19
    @Bloodray19 Před 2 lety

    As someone whose job was repairing guitars for 2 years, I think that job is really good. You've executed it nicely

  • @msmoniz
    @msmoniz Před 2 lety

    The first guitar I ever bought back in 91 and still have to this day is my 91 SG Standard. Still love it now as much as I did them and despite the other guitars I own and love in my modest 8 electric collection, including another SG Special, it's still my go to number one! And that repair looks amazing! Who cares if it doesn't exactly match the original finish! As long as the repair is solid, the finish imperfection/mismatch shouldn't matter. Finish imperfections are what give guitars their personality!

  • @podfuk
    @podfuk Před 2 lety

    Superb repair job! It looks very natural and well blended, I would have no problem to play guitar with this repair.

  • @MinimGuitars
    @MinimGuitars Před 2 lety

    Nice work, man - looks great so far.

  • @ChrisRoth
    @ChrisRoth Před rokem

    "that vintage tuning instability" loved it, great work overall dude, love your channel !

  • @nicholasberndt6224
    @nicholasberndt6224 Před 2 lety

    I would call this a "rescue" guitar. It will love you unconditionally for the rest of its life.

  • @Randyvanbag
    @Randyvanbag Před 2 lety +1

    The repair looks amazing, and the colour match is really good, too.
    I can't wait to see what it with the Maestro vibrola fitted. That's my favourite look for the SG! 🤘🤘

  • @jeremyvanengen3341
    @jeremyvanengen3341 Před 2 lety

    Looks amazing! I wouldn't change a thing. I'm impressed with your ability to do this level of work in your apartment.

  • @danielsgrunge
    @danielsgrunge Před 2 lety

    Dude what a beautiful repair, impressive!

  • @achannel1818
    @achannel1818 Před 2 lety +20

    I feel like you're doing God's work. Broken guitars make me sad but this video gives me hope.

    • @ScienceofLoud
      @ScienceofLoud  Před 2 lety +8

      Hate to see a guitar go to the big scrap heap in the sky when there is potential for it to be saved.

    • @achannel1818
      @achannel1818 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ScienceofLoud 🙏🙏🙏

    • @MrJC1
      @MrJC1 Před 2 lety

      @@ScienceofLoud big scrap heap in the sky? :(, don't CSGuitars... don't. you are making me weep.

  • @mikelovesguitars402
    @mikelovesguitars402 Před rokem

    I've never been brave enough to take on anything this intense. Very well done, sir!

  • @CarloRegadasGuitar
    @CarloRegadasGuitar Před 2 lety

    Superb job there mate. I totally agree about the honesty of the repair. It's not trying to hide the fact it's been repaired in order to dupe anyone. The colour matching of the mahogany biscuits looks very good indeed and you can barely see the battle scars inside the horn carving. Excellent job mate. Carlo 🎸👍🏼

  • @SkrvnHiptR77
    @SkrvnHiptR77 Před 2 lety

    Superb work friend! Really enjoyed watching the compressed process! ✌️Rock on sir!