Barth1234 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi all, I recently bought my first Gibson HP 415 W. I'm overall really happy with it. I only have two questions: - I can "feel" the seam of the top a little bit at the bottom end (I've added a picture, the seam runs at where I point my finger, but there's nothing to see). I read on the internet that you should not be able to feel the seam...?; - Never had an electric/acoustic before. Under the saddle there is an silver "foil" which is the piezo material? It loose on one end and gets pushed into place by the saddle. Is this correct? https://ibb.co/bBqzdQ Thanks for helping me out! Kind regards! Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi all, I recently bought my first Gibson HP 415 W. I'm overall really happy with it. I only have two questions: - I can "feel" the seam of the top a little bit at the bottom end (I've added a picture, the seam runs at where I point my finger, but there's nothing to see). I read on the internet that you should not be able to feel the seam...?; - Never had an electric/acoustic before. Under the saddle there is an silver "foil" which is the piezo material? It loose on one end and gets pushed into place by the saddle. Is this correct? https://ibb.co/bBqzdQ Thanks for helping me out! Kind regards! Bart If you can't see the unevenness in the seam, and only feel it a little, I would not worry. Nitrocellulose takes awhile to completely harden, Wood, at the cut ends absorbs liquids at a different rate than the flat sides do. Of course, it would be reasonable to expect the final processing and QC should have caused it to to be re-sanded, but in reality on many guitars, you can see and or feel the grain on the tops. Spruce is different than the hardwoods used on the backs and sides. I would be concerned if you could see AND feel an uneven match on the other side, inside the body where there is no nitro finish. As far as the Under Saddle Transducer - it is not 'glued' or otherwise attached - they are just laid in there carefully with a wire on one end going down through a small hole into the body. So, the 'bitter end' is looser. Just be careful Not To Bend or Wrinkle It ! G'Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I don't think it's anything to worry about. Wood needs time to adapt . JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 seams are usually flat.. do you humidify your guitar? if not that could be a reason.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 My suggestion...focus on playing the guitar, learning new songs, practicing, practicing,practicing, getting the guitar sounds that are in you into the guitar, rather than on some micro granular seam that can not impact any of the aforementioned and isn't worth your attention. Nothing is ever perfect except in its perfection that it is not perfect. 😄 Nice guitar! Enjoy! Just my two cents. QM aka Jazzman Jeff (a guitarist for 55 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Oh, and I forgot - WELCOME to the forum and CONGRATS on a sweet guitar ! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Yes...welcome to the forum and congrats on the new guitar! QM aka Jazzman Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 QM's nailed it here. Don't worry about it. Play it and love it. Gibsons are quirky things but are the best sounding acoustics out there. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Glad to have you aboard! My dime's worth: stop feeling the damn thing and get to playing😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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