It was V8 Benni
But that engine is sold

Anyhoo.....

Its back together

A few pics....

Clamp removed:


Built back up:


Rear of neck:


Closer..


Battle Scars:


Nice and straight





Overall im pleased with the result as its back on and straight, will string it later

I did want to refinish over the cracks in the laquer, but its tinted and I wasnt sure what colour to buy, and I didnt have anything close in stock. Id rather have subtle cracks than a bodged looking refinishing job. That plus I would have to take a sander to the head and blend it perfectly into the neck.... and that could ruin it if I drop the ball!
I think it adds to the guitars character too, theres a story I could tell should someone notice the repair.... and thats if they notice it

I'll get a final pic up when the strings are on, but its basically there! Cheers everyone for the nice comments!

As for the next one, I have classical guitar here which I was given by a friend, as the action (the distance the strings are from the fretboard) was huge, so it was try to repair it or bin it! To be honest I dont think it'll play all that well even if I can fix the action, as it means cutting the dovetail off the neck joint to remove and reset the neck, and it played like crap before anyway.
I was thinking of doing more of a "showpeice" guitar, (maybe Reyland colours if Martin doesnt mind?) and then giving it away as a raffle prize at central day or something (all money to charity of course)

What do you think?

Steve