AndyVt

Thanks for all these ideas and reasons for looking at the bright side. It is good news that it is not structural and it doesn't affect the sound. It is disappointing that a relatively new guitar that has been taken care of can just one day have these lines on it. I guess the purchase of a Gibson Les Paul, like a many other fine objects, is not for the "faint of heart." AndyVt

My son has a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop 2007. If I posted a picture, it would look just like Stewie's, right down to the fact that the longitudinal cracks emanate from either side of where the hex nuts from the volume and tone controls press into the wood. So Stewie, did you ever do anything about your checking? Did the lines ever get longer? Has this happened to many other Goldtops? I was wondering if Gibson has a design flaw/defect that they are not admitting. I know it doesn't affect the sound, but it is distressing to see this on a relatively new guitar in mint condition. If anyone else has a similar experience, please post. Thanks. AndyVt