Re-Binding a Les Paul style neck

Shady Ultima · 05-25-2009, 11:36 PM

So my friend gave me this Lero Les Paul a while ago, and despite some problems (unstable tuners, poor wiring, etc) it sounded and played alright. But seeing as it was free, I figured I'd do some work on it.

I took it apart, and the neck binding seems to be falling off a bit right where the neck, which was broken and will also need to be replaced.

My question is, is it hard to re-bind the neck? Can I do it at home, or would I need to pay someone else to do it?

FunkMetalBass · 05-26-2009, 02:33 PM

Re-binding might require a re-fret, or very carefully sanding it prior to sticking it back on. It's a fairly major repair.

You're probably going to be better off paying the $150 to get it re-bound professionally w/ insured work.

05-25-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
Shady Ultima I need a new user title.. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,189	Re-Binding a Les Paul style neck So my friend gave me this Lero Les Paul a while ago, and despite some problems (unstable tuners, poor wiring, etc) it sounded and played alright. But seeing as it was free, I figured I'd do some work on it. I took it apart, and the neck binding seems to be falling off a bit right where the neck, which was broken and will also need to be replaced. My question is, is it hard to re-bind the neck? Can I do it at home, or would I need to pay someone else to do it?

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05-26-2009, 02:33 PM	#2
FunkMetalBass GrandMaster FunkMetal Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. Posts: 12,753	Re-binding might require a re-fret, or very carefully sanding it prior to sticking it back on. It's a fairly major repair. You're probably going to be better off paying the $150 to get it re-bound professionally w/ insured work.