A crack developed along the back of the headstock while the owner was replacing the tuners on this '70s Gibson ES-335.

The tuners are then removed, crack cleaned up and prepped for re-gluing.

Glue and clamps are applied.

The area of the crack is lightly sanded and cleaned for re-finishing.

The area of the crack is re-finished, sanded and buffed.

The tuners are installed and the guitar's ready to be set up.

The guitar's all set up and ready to go.