Re: 63 Jag headstock repair

nonemoreblack · Post by **nonemoreblack** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:18 pm

Hey, so after a couple of years of holding out and looking for a good deal on a pre-CBS sunburst jag I finally picked this one up off ebay for just under $1600 last week. It's nicely worn and plays really great but with one major flaw, the chunk missing from the headstock.

Not a big deal though, after a trip to Home Depot I was all set. Pre-CBS neck, meet jigsaw.

After cutting and shaping a new piece, sanding, staining, gluing, and clamping, here's how it turned out. Not a perfect match, but I'm happy and it matches the worn look of the rest of the guitar.

Notice the mute 'shadow' on the guard. This one's definitely seen a lot of sun over the years.

I kind of like the toggle switch, and never use the strangle switch anyway so I'll probably just leave it the way it is.

With a couple of friends.

painted wood · Post by **painted wood** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:30 pm

an absolute killer guitar!

a real looker!

I like the toggle too...the repair looks fantastic...killer price...beautifully well worn, a real player I'm sure.

beautiful!

the older brother · Post by **the older brother** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:12 pm

I love battered guitars!

Post by **i love sharin foo** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:38 pm

Nice work! From a few feet away, I probably wouldn't even notice. Looks like a nice price for it too. Congrats!

Justin

Post by **sookwinder** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:04 pm

as someone who has a passing interest in jags (

) I just got to say ... woooooowwwwww

like it a lot...... also great that the decal was able to remain undamaged through out the entire process. well done

me ? I'd restore the pup switches, just for continuity...

congrats...

chrisjedijane · Post by **chrisjedijane** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:50 am

Nice work - yeah, you probably wouldn't notice it from a couple of feet away! It's a lovely guitar too.

eupat · Post by **eupat** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:04 am

nice repair !
I like the beat up look, the toggle switch suit well all the wear. i'd keep it.

are you sure to have enough Jags ?

Post by **sookwinder** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:36 am

eupat wrote: are you sure to have enough Jags ?

rule #4: one can never have too many jaguars.

mraphro · Post by **mraphro** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:44 am

whats rule # 1-3 then?

btw gorgeous jag..

nonemoreblack · Post by **nonemoreblack** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:25 am

sookwinder wrote: also great that the decal was able to remain undamaged through out the entire process. well done

I had the decal covered while i was prepping the headstock to avoid accidently scratching it. But I decided to uncover it while I glued the new piece on so I could see how it would look. So of course now that it's unprotected I accidently drip a huge glob of carpenters glue that ends up completely covering the jaguar lettering. Luckily with a bit of soap and water it cleaned up fine and the decal was undamaged.

nonemoreblack · Post by **nonemoreblack** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:29 am

The first rule of jaguar collecting, you do not talk about jaguar collecting. The second rule of jaguar collecting, you DO NOT talk about jaguar collecting...

jetset · Post by **jetset** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:40 am

Nice job, nice Jag. Cool to have a guitar you can play as hard as you want.
-j

MrFingers · Post by **MrFingers** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:34 pm

Looks very nice indeed!

mjet · Post by **mjet** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:09 pm

Nice work. That guitar has tons of character - a real looker. I've always thought that a nice worn look was the only way to make sunburst guitars look good.

painted wood · Post by **painted wood** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:25 pm

I like the toggle... easier to switch btw. pickups.

although, I'd buy an original switch setup too, and hold onto it.

Are you going to restore the bridge and mute? Does the trem. function well?

I

your jaguar.