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Permalink Reply by Wade on August 4, 2018 at 6:34am

I would cut a scarf joint. You can then add a new headstock.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on August 4, 2018 at 6:34am

I would cut a scarf joint. You can then add a new headstock.

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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on August 4, 2018 at 8:53am

Agreed. I think a scarf joint would give you the largest gluing area. 

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Permalink Reply by Kigar on August 4, 2018 at 9:13am

I agree with Wade, Cause (and the other Wade :)   ). Otherwise you could fill the holes and glue additional bits and pieces to build it up and attempt a do over but it would be a lot of work

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Permalink Reply by Cause the Blue rat on August 4, 2018 at 7:42pm

Hi, I"m cause, that's Wade and my other brother Wade.

: )

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Permalink Reply by Slim Pickens on August 4, 2018 at 9:26am

Thanks, guys. Wasnt really thinking in that direction but it does make sense. 

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Permalink Reply by Kigar on August 4, 2018 at 11:24am

Maybe a picture would help spur some other ideas. 

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on August 4, 2018 at 3:25pm

Hi, I have not had to do this on a CBG but dozens of times on full guitars. I have attached a couple of photos that should help with a lightbulb moment for you. All the methods I have used are based around what you see here but tailored to suit the style and quality of the guitar in question.

I think the method for your job would be the first one. After doing the joint I would put "ears" on the sides of the head making it wider and stronger. As in the uke head also shown, a veneer on the front of the p/h would hide your work. I would prefer this to trying to cut a scarf joint in an already finished guitar.

Good luck Taff

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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on August 4, 2018 at 8:31pm

or ..... go headless . 

you can even do a wrap around and put the tuners in the box . or back  end etc ...

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