Greg_M Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I am in the process of restoring a 1977 L5 Custom. New pick-guard, pickup covers, springs, screws. While working I noticed this surface finish thing which has me concerned. We moved down from Soggy WA state to very dry New Mexico. I'd like to think/hope this was always like this, but I'm not sure and thought I had better ask. I have an inside humidifier on the way in case it needs a little humidity. This guitar belonged to my mom's deceased husband. I don't play 6 string so this is more of a tribute/memorial to him. Should I be concerned about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 What exactly is the finish issue? It's not self-explanatory from the picture you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 That top looks extremely dry. You should try to keep the guitar in an environment between 40% and 55%, with 45%-50% being ideal. If you don't have a room with stable humidity, you should probably keep it in the case, using a humidification device. A simple wall-mounted hygrometer will allow you to track humidity in a room. Be aware that the cheaper ones are generally only accurate to about +/- 4%. The ones branded "Traceable" are the ones I use. they are sold online by a lot of dealers in laboratory and weather instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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