🔥 Steaming the Neck Off a 1970 Gibson J-200?! | Inside a Vintage Neck Reset at CME 🔥

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Skill Level

Pro Only

Time Required

Multi-day

Estimated Cost

$200–500

Equipment

Gibson J-200

Tools Needed

steam generator, drill, chisel, clamps, heat source

⚠️This work typically requires a licensed professional in most jurisdictions.

Ever wonder how a neck reset really works? 😮 Watch as the Chicago Music Exchange repair team steams the neck off this 1970 Gibson J-200 to bring it back to life. The neck angle had shifted over the years, making it impossible to get a clean setup — so it was time for some serious luthier work. From drilling the steam hole to dealing with signs of an old reset, this one's got some surprises. It’s a cool look at the kind of precision and know-how it takes to work on vintage guitars — and a good reminder why pro techs are worth every penny. 🎸 Vintage Gibson repair 🛠️ Acoustic neck reset process 🏆 CME luthiers doing what they do best #GibsonJ200 #ChicagoMusicExchange #GuitarRepair #LuthierLife #NeckReset #VintageGuitars #AcousticGuitar #GuitarTech #GuitarRestoration #CMERepairShop #GibsonGuitars