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Re: Gibson A model Heel Cap Gap.
A small amount of strength in the neck joint is lost with the cap-to-heel joint loose, but some A-style mandolins had heel caps that were not part of the back at all, so there should be as much strength here as in a joint with the applied heel cap, so it's not really a big deal structurally.
My experience with those is; it can be glued and clamped shut, but it is likely to open again. A thin, well fitted shim of matching wood glued and clamped in place has been a better and longer lasting repair in my experience.
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Re: Gibson A model Heel Cap Gap.
All that John said . . .
I will add that it would be a good idea to inspect the instrument for other loose glue joints, specifically at the top brace, and at the top and bottom of the neck block.
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