JK-1 Head-stock grain question

[CaptainPants]

Hi All

I'm getting ready to do my first PBG build (JK-1) and have some questions about the head-stock I received.

I'm not sure if it's just the grain colouring or the beginnings of a crack. I'm not worried about the cosmetics but I am concerned it's in a high load/tension area. It extends from front to back.

Does anybody have any feedback or experience they can share?

Thanks

[Trevor Davies]

Hi CaptainPants.

Hopefully it is just the grain. It does not appear to go past the tuner hole. I do not think it should be a problem. I think the tuners will give it some support when they are put on. I would ensure that the tuner post screw is not a really tight fit (they aren't normally) - which could possibly force the hole apart.

What does it look like on the other side of the headstock?

[CaptainPants]

Hi Trevor

Here's the other side.

I've since given the surface a bit light sanding and prodding and I'm fairly certain it's just the grain colour.

Thanks for the feedback.

Regards

[Trevor Davies]

Hopefully it will not be a problem.

Last year (?) a forum member had their headstock crack when they added the screws for the tuners. I think their pilot hole was a bit too small for the screws. The split could be glued back with no problems.

Take care if your tuner screws are close to the suspect line.