Jaycat Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Good morning everyone. I took possession of a 1965 B-25 on Saturday. Waited 12 hours to open the box, then another 12 hrs. before opening the case (I am outside of Boston, temps in the 30s, 20s at night). Upon opening, I discovered extensive finish checking to the back and sides only. Nothing on top. So my question is: are different woods more or less susceptible to finish checking? I believe the top is spruce, back and sides mahogany. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 You've (kinda') hit the nail on the head, though the top may have been reinforced with an overspray job at some point. As well, the back and/or sides may have been re-coated. Also, the seller may have subjected it to the sudden climate change before shipping. It just took a little while to start checking. Had you seen the finish before you received it? Was the checking not evident in the pre-sale photos? From where did it ship? Extreme north or south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 To continue the interrogative - how are sound and playability? Any checking on the neck and/or headstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaycat Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 To continue the interrogative - how are sound and playability? Any checking on the neck and/or headstock? It came from Elderly Instruments in Michigan. No checking apparent on photos but I think it's sometimes hard to capture in a photo? I am going to check in with them. No checking on neck or headstock. Sound is ok, playability very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I know Elderly quite well, and the liklihood is that they'll give you good information. All things being equal, it seems like you've got a pretty decent little guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 It's over 50 years old, cherish the checking, it makes it sweeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Glad you made your peace with it. I appreciate that aged look too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 l’ve had three of these from this era, and typically the top will have heavy checking. To have one without it is unusual & makes me wonder if the top has been refinished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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