[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

6 hours ago, 62burst said:

Have you decoded the serial #, or maybe the final inspection checklist date so see just exactly how fresh this guitar is? Also- it would be good to know relative humidity. Or, if you were in the southwestern US. Or high altitude.

You should be ok with that- just watch humidity levels for a while, esp. with such a new lacquer finish. You can have a look inside the guitar with a UV light/lamp. . . it'll give you some information. . . maybe too much information. ;  ).

Yes, it is made on 7th June 2023, guitar is now resting and being played in a room where relative humidity is 50% 🙂

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

4 hours ago, Dave F said:

Here's what I have on my SJ. It was more open but it's better since I upped the humidity

Around the same time, I had the same issue with a Jackson Browne

 

 

Can you feel that under your fingernail or finger? or is it underneath the clearcoat? Mine can't be felt at all, it is all shiny and glossy and flush.

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

There is also a video of that same finish line I have uploaded

https://streamable.com/xiukq2

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

On 8/18/2023 at 3:57 PM, J185cat said:

I had a similar line on a J45. It was the lacquer, seemed to follow a line in the grain. I have had the guitar for several years and you still can just barely see it but it has not been any sort of problem and was certainly not a crack in the wood.

Do you have any images, I am really curious ☺️

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

7 minutes ago, zombywoof said:

Just look inside the guitar and it will tell you the story.  But as Dave F. says they will settle in after a while.  As has been said it takes a guitar a bit to figure out it is no longer a tree.  

Inside all looks solid. So it can't be that outer layer cracked and inside is fine? 🙂

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

Is this lacquer checking or wood split / crack? thanks

[NGD: Southern Jumbo Original 2023 and possible issue]

 

Hello, I got myself nice southern jumbo, brand new, but yesterday I saw this line...could this be a crack in a side of a new guitar ? 😞 😞
When I check inside, I do not see any crack and split(when I look in a hole), only on the lacquer side outside.

 

 

any experiences? tnx

[Funny thing with my 2022 Les Paul Custom]

I think I found and purchased a best Les Paul (Custom) I've ever tried in my life, it is ebony LP Custom 2022.. Plays perfect, sounds killer, definetly a keeper 🙂 
But have you ever seen something like this, uneven binding line on Custom Shop level guitar?

I find it funny, since it is built perfectly sound wise, setup is perfect, neck angle, all, but this small cosmetic flaw (s) is really strange.. If they just spent 15 more minutes it would be flawless.

But hey, now I know what is my unique Les Paul Custom if I ever lose it in sea of other black LP custom 😄
 

 

[Gibson Songwriter saddle TUSQ question]

9 minutes ago, Dave F said:

I’d be more concerned about the flatness and squareness of the bottom of the saddle and a snug fit width wise than the ends. 

Checked that, perfectly flat, just as it should be, especially over pickup underneath itd.. So, all is good in that sense 🙂

[Gibson Songwriter saddle TUSQ question]

3 minutes ago, pimousso said:

Actually I'd say It's better that you have some little room because of wood changes (humidity...).

 

Yeah, I agree, but I mean, it is just in one corner, that one facing bridge pins, not neck..so it is not on part where strings apply pressure..Underneath is Fishman pickup..
I have same tusq replacement saddle, just wonder if it is worth the effort to sand it down and to replace it..but I think this should be fine then..

[Gibson Songwriter saddle TUSQ question]

Hello guys, I have a question regarding TUSQ saddle in my Songwriter Standard.. One end of the saddle is not perfectly round, I assume from sanding it down by hand(I know tusq saddles are just tiny bit wider than they need to be, when new) so there is one small gap, that you can see in a picture.. This is my first acoustic guitar, I have been playing electrics my whole life, so if you can maybe tell me, does saddle needs to be perfect fit, or this is normal? Can this cause any damage or something to bridge longterm? thanks in advance

 

[Gibson Songwriter cracked fretmarker paraleloglam inlay problem]

I sent message to Gibson warranty service and they told me if dealer confirms that this is crack indeed, it can be shipped and fixed on Gibsons expense at Gibsons european repair center in Nethrlands.. I am not sure is is smart to ship guitar from Croatia to Nethrrlands, especially during the winter

 

see image: 
https://ibb.co/3dph1X0

[Gibson Songwriter cracked fretmarker paraleloglam inlay problem]

1 hour ago, JuanCarlosVejar said:

2 of the fretboard inlays on my J 200 developed cracks over time … they never got any worse .

 

 

 

JC

Can you post some pics please? I wonder how does it look like. Thanks in advance @JuanCarlosVejar

[Gibson Songwriter cracked fretmarker paraleloglam inlay problem]

I spoke to one and he said if he fills that gap(adds CA glue or whatever), that filler will harden, and than next time inlay will crack in other place due to wood expansion and contraction.

[Gibson Songwriter cracked fretmarker paraleloglam inlay problem]

@Kwlsky So what do you suggest, just play it and leave the thing alone? 😄 Maybe crack will get bigger but I will still have inlay in fretboard hahha

[Gibson Songwriter cracked fretmarker paraleloglam inlay problem]

Hello everyone, I purchased Gibson Songwriter  Bourbon Burst 2021, which has paralelogram mother of pearl inlays, and I see that one of the inlays has crack in it. It is mother of pearl material.

My question is, is it something that can expand over time and should I be worried about it? I am not certain but I think I can't feel it under the finger.

I understand that mother of pearl is natural product with weaknesses and inconsistencies, and I think it adds character to guitar, I just wonder if this can make bigger problem in the future(cracking all the way, soaking lemon oil when conditioning board, maybe fell out etc)?

One more question, are those inlays glued to board with their whole surface? So if it cracks from end to end, it will still remain inside fingerboard since both parts are glued. 

I can't and don't want to exchange or return guitar since this one is perfect sounding, and awesome. Also I can't send it for warranty fix since I am outside USA. 

Thank you in advance.

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[LP Classic 2018 P-90 Pickguard]

2 hours ago, Twang Gang said:

This website (the one we're on) shows a replacement for a '56 Les Paul historic P-90 pickguard, but it only comes in creme color.  Perhaps you could spray paint it black?  Seems like it would probably fit anyway.

Holes does not fit unfortunately...

[LP Classic 2018 P-90 Pickguard]

Hey guys, I need help finding black, original Gibson P-90 pickguard for Les Paul Classic 2018, like one that came with it.. 

I tried purchase several different brands of replacement pickguards (WDMusic, Axerus etc) and none fits my LP... I tried to look online, can't find it, Gibson does not retail those.. Does anyone have any contact in Gibson USA repair center to ask for one? I am in Europe, feel like my hands are tied here for this kind of stuff. Thank you in advance.

[Gibson Les Paul nitro reaction, help]

Is naphta same as Zippo lighter fluid? Is zippo fluid safe to use on nitro? ty

[Gibson Les Paul nitro reaction, help]

Yesterday I played a show, wearing t-shirt with print of one rock band I like..Long story short, where guitar touched that rubbery print on t-shirt, there are some spots now, like chemical reaction in nitro lacquer..Tried today to remove it with Gibson Pump polish, did not go away..Any advices or this is permanent battle scar? thanks

[Les Paul Classic 2018 problem]

Hey guys, some news from me... I returned my Classic back to store since it had more than a logo and cracked pup covers problem. It also had huge crack on neck finish under the nut, some huge chips in the binding etc.. I got same one, new one, which I will keep since this guitar is not in production anymore and my retailer does not have any more of it. 

It is better than previous one, no flaws all around guitar, just one big flaw.. Sloppy binding job on E(bass) side.. I ll post some images.. Can this be tackled by skilled luthier , for example to clean up nibs when there is more 'meat' left then needed , and also can he somehow fix this lacquer peeling off the binding(or I should just play it and let it peel of more all around the binding?)

Thanks

[Bought a new Les Paul Double Cut, but I have a few questions]

9 hours ago, Gibson486 said:

Fret board is, I presume, dry.  I thought the wood looked a little light, but I did not think anything of it. And yes, I meant the end of of the frets were sharp.  sorry for the misunderstanding. Is all lemon oil the same? I have an old Epiphone SG and I never oiled the fret board. I have never felt fret edges like this, but I will bring it somewhere to take care of since it sounds like it is not uncommon. I am probably gonna keep the guitar. I like it a lot.   It's just a simple guitar.

Yeah, I think it is smart idea to keep it, dont mind scratch at all, you will create many more. Look what I got on mine(under lacquer) on Classic, would you return that?

[Les Paul Classic 2018 problem]

Yea, I ll just replace pickup covers when I get my hands on one, and call it a day 🙂 (even that cracks are not visible if you are not looking with flashlight from certain angle).. 🙂 And for the logo, I can live with it as soon as it is not outer damage in the lacquer(which is not).

[Lp studio or Lp tribute?]

2 hours ago, brad1 said:

easier body?? What does that mean?

I meant less weight..

[Lp studio or Lp tribute?]

I am not 100% positive but Tribute used to have thinner and easier body than normal Les Paul(Studio have normal)..