Headstock Overlays
Orignal. NOS (new old stock) Gibson ® Headstock overlays...
...factory leftover when they moved to Nashville...
These are for restoration purposes only on original models
Croxguitars do not condone the use of these overlays on any other make of guitar other than Gibson.®
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60-70's large head with Crown Inlay
LP Custom
LP Std. current size
LP 59 Re. small head
LP with Crown small head
58 V
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"I just got the headstock overlays this past Friday. All I can say is WOW! They are a fantastic product and I was kind of wondering if the price was worth it, but yes it is. I will be ordering some more from you in the near future."
Ryan Kliciak
Calgary, Alberta, Canada - LP Pegasus overlay, LP Custom Split Diamond overlay & LP 59 Historic overlay
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Click on Overlay Images to Enlarge and See Full Dimmensions
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Current size, suitable for Standards, Studios,.Specials, BFG, Menace,Traditional etc. £41.00 |
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£45.00 |
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LP Reissue Standard Historic No Holes Identical sized overlay to the above but without pre-drilled tuner holes Limited quantity £45.00 |
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£52.00 |
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£52.00 |
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Large Head with Crown, (SG'61) some 60/70's SG's and some J-series older acoustics £43.00 |
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Suitable for all current models that have a crown ES,SG and LP's with a 60's narrow neck. £45.00 |
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Identical sized overlay to the above but without pre-drilled tuner holes Limited quantity £45.00 |
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58V Overlay only £32.00 £82.00 Put Chrome or Gold in check out note |
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End 50's correct Vintage Inlay, real MOP 0.2mm thicknes (Note: These are very delicate and we recomend that these are for the more skilled restorers) £20.00 |
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End 50's correct Vintage Inlay, real MOP 0.5mm thicknes (Note: These are very delicate and we recomend that these are for the more skilled restorers) £22.00 |
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£24.00 |
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50's style (current style) inlay real Mother of pearl £26.00
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Real MOP inlay - Rare £26.00 |
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Crown Inlay real Mother of Pearl - Buy online only with a logo, otherwise email to order individually £13.00 |
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LP Model waterslide decal Please email for other decals ( See link Below) Shipping Inclusive £10.00 Each CHECK THE LINK BELOW FOR OTHER GIBSON DECALS |
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| THESE ARE MADE FROM 2.5MM THICK VULCAN FIBRE WITH MOP INLAYS AND LOGOS |
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NOW AVILABE WITHOUT TUNER HOLES, LP59 AND SG/ES HISTORIC SIZE ONLY |
CHECK OUT OUR TRUSS ROD COVERS TO GO WITH YOUR OVERLAY
IDENTIFYING YOUR HEADSTOCK SHAPE
I keep getting a number of enquiries concerning the fit of an overlay on an Epi. These images should help Images Courtesy of John from Reranch. |
Here's a new image with a 50s Gibby headstock added, in green. These are not precise, but you can see a 50s headstock is pretty close to being completely within a contemporary Epi headstock The Epi outline is based on early made in Korea models, newer Chinese models may differ.. |
Important: Before gluing to headstock check the tuners will locate through, remember you are adding 3mm to the thickness of the headstock Due to age some of these overlays may warp slightly, this is nornal and will glue flat to the headstock face when clamped. DO NOT BEND they may crack. Glue to headstock using Titebond or an impact adhesive, spread evenly and place in position and press down with fingers, remove any excess glue from around tuner holes and place a piece of perspex over the face and back of headstock and clamp evenly around the edges and along the centres line, leave for 24 hours. The overlay may be slightly oversize in places so using a barrel sander on a Dremel or just sand with 240 grit paper on a block around the edges until you have a perfect shape to the original headstock. Smooth the surface of the overlay with 600 grit wet & dry, Do not use too much water as the fibre overlay may absorb, I use nahptha to Wet sand ( don't worry this won't hurt the inlays). When you are happy with the finish start applying nitro clear lacquer slowly building up over 2 or 3 days in the same way you would a neck or body. The overlays appear gray in their natural state, it will turn black as you clear coat.
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If you need to fill the existing tuner holes with dowels and sand flat , don't forget to check for headstock thickness before gluing as you will be adding 3mm with the overlay and the tuners may not locate so you would need to sand off 3mm from the bare wood face.
This is the only way to acheive a real Gibson* finish, it's expensive and time consuming. You have to route out the rough shapes and glue the inlays with epoxy mixed with ebony wood powder then rub down with wet and dry, mask off the inlays and spray with gloss paint. This can either be done direct in to the headstock or by making your own overlay. (bear in mind the headstock thickness) Making your own overaly
Finished headstock. This method is very time consuming and very difficult to obtain a good finish. Masking the Logo and inlay is a pain especially if you have to do it 3 times! This method is not for the amateur or feint hearted |
