Re: Gibson sg standard headstock

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: It sounds like what you're seeing is along the seams of the peghead. Gibson pegheads usually have extra wood glued to either side of them to increase the width. : The way to tell if it's a real concern is to see if you flex the headstock the crack grows or not... if it seems to get bigger, then it's a crack in the wood, if it stays the same, it's a crack in the finish. If it's just in the finish it's only cosmetic, but if the peghead itself is cracked it can have consequences. : : : Bill, : : The cracks are like at the top of the head on the back one on the left, running top to bottom, and one on the right and only visible from the back. They extend to just right about the two tuners on top on the left and right. I really love this guitar and hope that they are just wood slits, and nothing more to worry about. Thanks for your input. : : : : : : : : Hi, : : : it all depends where the cracks are, cause some cracks can lead to a snapped off head stock (broken guitar) exactly where are the cracks??? : : : : : May Jesus bless you : : : Sincerely, : : : Bill : : : : : : I recently purchased a new sg and got it at a much discounted price for the fact of a cosmetic flaw so to speak. I examined it under the light and saw two thin cracks about a inch long that looked repainted on the headstock. Is there any concern of tone being affected. I mean I have time to send it back but it was sold at quite a discount. I can live with cosmetic flaws as long as they pose no danger to the sound. Thanks for any reply.