Archer993 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 One other issue that I have been avoiding but here it is. When I got the guitar home I opened the case just about an inch and propped the lid up to let the guitar slowly acclimate to the change in temperature and humidity. The smell of solvents was extremely strong coming from inside the case - as if I opened a can of paint thinner. And I mean bad, my wife even commented on it. So after about an hour I opened the case completely and removed the guitar. It wasn't the guitar that stunk - it was the inside of the case. My best guess is that an adhesive is used to hold the liner to the shell and the adhesive is still out gassing. So the big question here is that since Gibson makes a really big deal of caring for the nitro finish of the Les Paul, could the fumes emitting from the adhesive affect the finish of the guitar? The guitar is closed in a case for who knows how long, essentially in a gas chamber. Is there a "dry time" for this adhesive? Is this a new adhesive? My other Gibson cases don't smell like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 my guess (and it's only a guess, without the instrument in hand) is that you're actually smelling a combination of the VOS chemicals and the lacquer. it's certainly possible that these smells could have worked into the fabric of the case during transit, which would lead you to believe it was the case you smelled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer993 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 And, the case has been open for 6 days now and still smells like a chemical factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 well...maybe it is the case then. again, without it being in front of me it's hard to tell. maybe you should see if GC will swap you this guitar/case for another. or maybe i can check into us swapping out the case for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer993 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm sure it's the case. I'd rather deal with you guys directly than Guitar Center . . . you know. I'll give it another week open and then let you know. My concern still stands as to the solvent emissions from the adhesive in the case chemically reacting with the finish on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 sure, lemme know how it is in a week and then we'll figure something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer993 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 sure' date=' lemme know how it is in a week and then we'll figure something out.[/quote'] In the meantime, can you ask the factory about my concerns? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 i'll ask on monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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