Gibson SG Repair
This Gibson SG, with a 'Melody Maker' headstock, circa late '60s, also had a broken truss rod that needed replacement. In this case, however, it was possible to preserve the original fingerboard, because the glue joint had deteriorated sufficiently to allow removal with no damage.
The first three photos show the removal of the fingerboard and the filler strip that covers the truss rod. The next photo shows the mahogany piece fashioned to replace the damaged truss-rod cutout. In the next photo, the light strip laying on the neck is a replacement filler strip for the bottom of the truss rod slot. The sixth photo shows the new truss rod ready to be installed (note that the blue material in the slot is silicon filler 'goo' that prevents rattling, while allowing the rod to move when adjusted).
The next four photos show the truss rod, and new filler pieces, installed. The last two were taken after reinstallation of the original fingerboard; in this case, it was possible to preserve the finish and even align the checks (small cracks) that had developed over time as the instrument had aged."
