Repairing the Gibson headstock logo on a vintage guitar?

[jonnyglock9]

Is there a known, reliable way to cleanly, securely, and (for lack of a better word) legitimately replace/restore a Gibson headstock logo?

I have an awesome deal lined up for a 1968 ES-335, which is in fantastic condition, the only major issue being that almost the entire "n" at the end of the headstock logo is missing.

I thought I saw replacement logos online, but I could be mistaken. I imagine that is mucky waters for Gibson copyrights...?

Overall, I just want to know if I should even bother buying this guitar or not (or in my case, drive 3 hours to go check it out in person.)

Thanks!

 

[Freddy G]

Gibson logos inlays and headplates for repair

Worst case scenario with be having to replace the entire headplate, but in the right hands it can be a completely undetectable repair.

 

[jonnyglock9]

Gibson logos inlays and headplates for repair

Worst case scenario with be having to replace the entire headplate, but in the right hands it can be a completely undetectable repair.

Thank you! That is great info.