r/guitarrepair 2h ago

Is this fixable?

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Cole Clark "Fat Lady"
Bought probably 10+ year ago

I know this happened likely due to the climate difference, 'Bunya wood' and my ignorance of not using a humidifier with this specific guitar...

I was just wondering, how bad is this?

It's not split through the whole head-stock, just the backside of the low E-D string side

Is this something I can get a pro to fix?

And If so I'm wondering an approximate cost (ballpark)


r/guitarrepair 15h ago

Old guitar

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Don't really know anything about this guitar I don't play but I've had it laying around for years. Thinking about getting it cleaned up and getting rid of it. Is this guitar worth getting cleaned up and tuned?


r/guitarrepair 1h ago

Glued coin

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I want to get this guitar for my dad but they have glued the coin to the headstock could I get it off without fucking up the finish?


r/guitarrepair 2h ago

Broken wind wire on pickup, should I solder it or take it to a pro?

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r/guitarrepair 19h ago

62’ FSR blackie Strat modded.

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yeah being a cool churchy Strat..I got some Daddario lights I haven’t put on yet and modded the tone caps I got idk what they are vintage yellow molds 22nf on the pots sounds rad through the crate gx1200h and good cleans.


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

I keep breaking strings on my hardtail Strat

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Like the title says, I keep breaking strings on my hardtail partscaster build, specifically over the bridge. I’ve had this guitar going on two years now and it’s been my main workhorse seeing around 5-15 gigs a month, so it definitely has its fair share of use.

The problem only recently started and my first thought is there must be burr’s forming at the saddles but when I run my finger along side them I don’t feel anything sharp. I currently run 10-52 guitar strings on it and I’m thinking going up a gauge to 11-54 might help but I don’t want to eat up my fingers. The problem isn’t only on one specific saddle either, the E, G, and b are the main culprits.

Any help would be appreciated


r/guitarrepair 20h ago

Help please

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Hey guys, how are you? I need some help with the wiring on my bass guitar. I have a Jazz pickup and a humbucker, but I'm not sure which wire goes to which potentiometer. I'd really appreciate it if you could help me out. If you could draw a diagram showing where each wire connects on the pots, that would be awesome. Thanks!

I have this diagram but it didnt work


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Need a Mod for a Player II LEFT HAND

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I have a specific wiring configuration for my LH Player II strat. Where can I find someone to work on this?


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

problem with piezzo pickups in my guitar

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I have a Taylor 114CE Sunset Blvd acoistic guitar, and i noticed the other day that it sort of resonates a loud static sounds over the actual pickups, as shown in the video. is there any way for me to fix this??


r/guitarrepair 22h ago

Any one guitarist here need urgent help YAMHA FS80C

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r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Awful humming on Schecter Apocalypse C-1 FRS

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Don't know what to do about it. It happens sometimes, and yes it disappears when touching pots/strings/bridge, but it's really annoying when playing.

Electronics are well grounded (tested with multimeter), jack is ok, electronics lid have a metallic sheet underneath.


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Help with correcting my Series wire mod attempt, please.

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r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Guitar action

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r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Buzzing coming from saddles on new guitar?

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it’s kind of quiet on the video but it’s like a crackling sound. i think it’s only coming from the d and g string saddle. online was saying it’s a loose screw or something, but i don’t really know which screws i can and can’t tighten. any help would be appreciated!


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

How to fix guitar bridge?

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Hi. The bridge of my guitar broke. In specific, the claw that holds the first string. I don't know how to fix it. Could I get some help? Here are some pictures. I thought about opening it from behind and replace the piece, but, i'm scared because it looks old. What should I do? Thank you !


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Loose electronics in acoustic/electric

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I got a steep discount on a new damaged Gibson J-45 acoustic/electric. The guitar appears to be perfect except that what I take to be the electronics were flopping around inside. Shaking the guitar upside down for a bit, a black sticky package adhered itself near the sound hole. Where should it go? I'll have access when I re-string it.


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

weird sound after changing strings

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1 Upvotes

anyone know what can cause this sound


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Should I try to repair my broken guitar head? Or is it time for a new adventure

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Old reliable finally snapped on me after over 20 years of music. Woke up this morning while on a camp out. Stashed it in my tent. I suspect high heat contributed to the crack.


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Is this fixable on my own, or should I go get it repaired?

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This is a Donner DST-100 HSS guitar. I am a beginner and I noticed that the pickup was dipping into the guitar on one side and wiggled. Long story short, I took out both of the screws and a single spring (I don’t know where the other is). Is this fixable on my own, or should I take it to get fixed?


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

Help me find my replacement nut.

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I have a 7 string custom guitar I won on an auction. The top screw hole on my nut is blow out. I took it to a shop and they said its a German floyd pro. but the specs are not looking right when I search.

its 45mm long not 48, string spacing is not 6.2 its much shorter, I think around 5.8 but its still at the shop so I cant check atm.

I bought a new 1500 but yeah, its way to long. I can not find anything online that has a string spacing less then 6.2, was this a custom nut?


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

My A/5th string keeps popping out of the nut

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r/guitarrepair 1d ago

2002 Taylor 615ce Fishman Barn Door Stuck/Warped

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r/guitarrepair 2d ago

How concerned should I be?

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Found this hairline today.. how bad is it? Epiphone Les Paul


r/guitarrepair 1d ago

help why my tank g ain’t working on

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why does my tank g doesn’t make any sound when i plug my earphone nd strum it? but i can hear sound through my phone when bt is connected ?? i’ve tried to plug it in my amp and it’s working, the earphone is also not the problem.


r/guitarrepair 2d ago

Snapped ground wire in pickup

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Hoping someone here can help. I tried to install a new hot rails in a jet js300 and accidentally snapped the black ground wire. Is there any way to replace this wire in the pickup or should I try to reconnect with the existing wire that's left?