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I see those. Why would they use wax marker? They must have bad lighting issues in Bozeman. Those look terrible. And yes. I could see that happening. Ive seen pencil marks under clear finishes from there.

Pictures?

Okay. When you look at the picture you posted. Of the bridge. Look at the edge just below the flat surface of the bridge. To me it looks either like a pencil line or de lamination. Good you got a new saddle.

This is the New NG you just bought? Where did you get it from? If it is the NG. I see more issues than just a saddle. Contact the dealer or Gibson.

Check the neck angle.

The rear part of the bridge too. That will be a concern for sure Looks like its separating .

I think youll be fine , I own a few like that.

Its a cool process. Great vid.

Come to think of it. I think Gibson did a bowl back too back in the Norlin era.

Webb Pierce had a guitar shaped swimming pool. Back in the honky days.

Buy a Ovation bowl back. They float. Gibsons will absorb moisture through the finish.

One on ebay 9500 obo. . I wouldnt , but would you? https://www.ebay.com/itm/133811709561?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D3ca580ae7e53479792f384795e32cd31%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D133811709561%26itm%3D133811709561%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DGibson&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A6b84609d-e038-11eb-93a8-c2eb34418827|parentrq%3A88264c2417a0a0f2cc9e6da8ffd11d1f|iid%3A1

I agree with all the above. J200s set up properly should not be any different . Gibson seems to set these higher than what they should be. A little trim here and there. Will make a big difference. .

Looks good.

No kidding Some cool guitars.