How would you fix a classical guitar that endured six months of steel strings?

[delitz01]

When I was an absolute beginner, I bought this classical guitar. I put steel strings on it and played like that for six months before realizing the mistake. The neck had started ripping off.

There are no luthiers nearby and the guitar doesn't mean much to me, because I've gotten myself an acoustic recently. I'd just like to hear what this guitar would've sounded like with right strings.

Could I fix this with some wood glue?

 

[Dad3353]

26 minutes ago, delitz01 said:

... Could I fix this with some wood glue?...

 

Short answer is 'No'. The neck has to come off to be reset; this can only be done correctly and securely by someone with experience in the job. It doesn't look to be a very expensive model, so not worth sending off for this job, so I'd suggest either keeping it 'as is', hung on the wall as decoration and sentimental value, or reading up on how this job can be done and doing it yourself, or with a local wood-working buddy. Basically, the neck has to be removed from the body; this involves using heat (usually steam...) to soften the current glue, cleaning it up, then putting it back together, at the correct angle, using the correct type of glue. It's a simple enough job for a guitar tech who handles acoustic guitars, and can be done on the kitchen table yourself, once the appropriate knowledge (and courage..!) has been assimilated, but can't be done by any other 'brute force and ignorance' method. Lesson learned, but too late, maybe; hope this helps (a little...). 

[delitz01]

6 hours ago, Dad3353 said:

 

Short answer is 'No'. The neck has to come off to be reset; this can only be done correctly and securely by someone with experience in the job. It doesn't look to be a very expensive model, so not worth sending off for this job, so I'd suggest either keeping it 'as is', hung on the wall as decoration and sentimental value, or reading up on how this job can be done and doing it yourself, or with a local wood-working buddy. Basically, the neck has to be removed from the body; this involves using heat (usually steam...) to soften the current glue, cleaning it up, then putting it back together, at the correct angle, using the correct type of glue. It's a simple enough job for a guitar tech who handles acoustic guitars, and can be done on the kitchen table yourself, once the appropriate knowledge (and courage..!) has been assimilated, but can't be done by any other 'brute force and ignorance' method. Lesson learned, but too late, maybe; hope this helps (a little...). 

Thaks for the valuable knowledge, dear stranger. I guess I'll put it up above the fireplace and let it enjoy retirement 

 

Could you also share your thoughts on my crazy idea? I thought of screwing a long screw through the neck of the guitar like on the picture. I know it seems bad and clumsy, but it's only so I can play some Spanish rumba from time to time.

[Dad3353]

It won't do the poor thing any favours, and won't fix any issues. If you really want to play Spanish from time to time, I'd suggest buying, locally second-hand, a modest nylon-strung guitar that plays properly, and not inflict any more suffering on this one. A quick glance at my local 'LeBonCoin' (I'm in France...) brings up a whole slew of such guitars, from 50€ upwards, that would be far better value. Just my tuppence-worth.