Hey Tony, to me I think the neck is quite "savable" and if done with a piece of scrap pine, then capped with veneer say a tapered or arty style on the front with the same on the back with a blended in around the edge.. could be made a feature to enhance.. as the area involved is not load bearing.. just a thought matey..
Bit like the "rough pickie" Click image for larger version. 

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