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  1. December 11th, 2007, 03:18 PM #1
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    Question Why?

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    Why do I see so many Gibson headstocks break off
    and not other brands necks ? ? ?
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    Because of the thin amount of wood surrounding the truss rod adjustment nut and area routed out for it. The headstocks are also 3 pieces of mahogany.
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    Gibson, like Tone says uses mahogany for their necks. Other manufacturers use maple and the cuts are different. The mahogany is more prone to breaking because of how it is cut.

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    I have two Gibsons and both have had headstock repairs.
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    Are you talking about breaking due to banging them in to something? I also don't understand what three pieces of mahogany have to do with breaking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    Are you talking about breaking due to banging them in to something? I also don't understand what three pieces of mahogany have to do with breaking.
    Are not quite a few nice acoustic guitar necks mahogany? Must be the combo of the shape, glueing and wood used as alluded to by Sir Tone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fendermojoman
    Question:
    Why do I see so many Gibson headstocks break off
    and not other brands necks ? ? ?
    I play both, and have never had a problem. How are they "breaking off"?
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  8. December 11th, 2007, 06:04 PM #8
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    If I'm thinking right aint shecters made with mahogany?
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    geez.. just like a month ago I almost dropped my bandmate's LP! The strap slipped off but I grabbed it before it hit the floor (you guys remember the Clapton issue on The Band's Last Waltz?) That would be a real disaster! Strap-lock them!
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