Les Paul Headstock Blues

[Agitator6]

I love my LP Custom but I'm learning the hard way that cracks in the headstock are "common" - and Gibson does not cover it under warranty because they're quite sure I caused it. I'm sure everyone says this - but I didn't cause anything. I have a mexican strat that's been abused and has no problems. My Gibson leads a very comfortable life. Has anyone else had issues with Les Paul headstock cracks?

[HDJ]

The finish on the headstock of my LP Classic is cracked and starting to peel in one small place...

Is this what your referring to, or is the wood cracking?

[Weslaba]

My friends LP had the headstock snapped, but that was slaughtered during a coast to coast flight. :(

[Agitator6]

No, its down into the wood - looks like it cracked along the wood's grain - sorta V shaped. The repair guy wasnt suprised - says he sees it a lot which makes me wonder. I feel good knowing that if they put the neck on backwards they'll warantee it for life. I'm glad I filled out that little card.