Restoring a shattered banjo headstock, part 1 of 2

This poor old Gold Star banjo has had its bad luck. On its second headstock overlay it is broken AGAIN! How might this turn out?
Yeah it looks like a Gibson, there's a story here. A Story I didn't know I had until I sat down one day.. and there it was!

[@muttandjeff5213]

Amazing brother! Thanks for sharing!

[@rickcurtis2983]

Hi Dave, I recently discovered your channel and thoroughly enjoyed several of your videos...plus learning valuable repair info and techniques! I'm happy to subscribe and look forward to your postings! Also, I'm really glad you didn't get seriously injured when you fell..I'm a 69 yr old fingerstyle player and have to constantly be on guard for accidents...guess I'm my own worst enemy! Lol 😂

[@glenmushinski5278]

Hi Dave, Oddly enough, I tripped on my banjo tonight and caused a similar neck break. Your timely video is most reassuring. Now to find a repair person near here in the Vancouver, BC area. (Even more odd, it's a 78 Goldstar archtop, flying eagle.) Thank you so much...

[@beyondguitars9631]

Ohm man that's terrible. I've shipped instruments to Canada, it's not so bad, esp. west coasters like us. But take a look at the break. The way mine broke was kind of ideal because it went completely with the grain. If it were to break across the grain that's a very different situation and is frequently not repaired, or repairs are very intrusive, i.e. splines, or grafts of new sections. If you like I can look at it, just send some photos to [e-mail]