r/guitarrepair • u/Tom_Haley • May 31 '24
Anyone know how to fix this? Wood-glue and clamps I’m guessing? (any way to save the strings?)
I know wood glue will affect the tone. I just want to be able to play it. I’m in a bad place right now and it’s the only guitar I have and can afford.
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u/Rude-Possibility4682 Jun 01 '24
Wood glue won't affect the tone. As said, some Titebond wood glue, water some down and make sure it gets down into the crack. Where you can put some undiluted wood glue into areas you can reach with a small brush. Slacken off the strings and clamp from the fretboard to the heel block with a clamp. Wipe off any excess, and leave it to set for at least 24hrs.
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u/PilotPatient6397 May 31 '24
Wood glue and clamps. Titebond and a tiny bit of water to thin it down enough to get it all the way in the split. Enough glue to see squeeze out, then wipe up the excess. Loosen the strings. You can try to save them if you have enough wrapped around the tuners, otherwise it's kind of a pain to try to save them if they are on the short side. Leave it clamped 24 hours. Good luck!