I purchased this F-9 as a project. There were no surprises and it was priced right. The headstock repair seemed like a good place to start in terms of difficulty. I used hot hide glue and will see how it feels after it has dried to test for strength. The gap at the heel button makes me think I'll be steaming the neck out and refitting the dovetail. I've read of previous cases with this model so not sure if I'll have to take the whole fingerboard off first or just loosen the fingerboard over the extension support. Unlike a guitar, I can't use a jig to push the heel upwards as I steam. I suspect just steam and wiggle loose? I welcome any suggestions before I proceed with the surgery.
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