alightmusic Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Hey guys, I've had this guitar for about a year and a half now, and I noticed another one of these popped up on ebay with some pretty extreme finish cracking (The gray one). Mine has developed two cracks by the tuners and one by the fretboard. Was wondering if this is a known issue, or what can be done to prevent it from happening. I keep my guitars humidified between 45-55%. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I can't see the pics. Maybe others will have better luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) Not sure if this is common with this particular finish or not. I don't think there is much you can do to prevent it. The finish could be repaired, but not sure it's worth it if more cracks will appear later on. As long as it doesn't effect it's playability you might have to learn to live with it. Seems a shame for such an expensive Custom Shop guitar, but that is one thing Gibson does not warranty (finishes). Edited December 27, 2019 by Twang Gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) I can see the pics now (not sure what changed). But that is pretty extreme after 18 months. If you bought it new, you should go back to the dealer for them to leverage Gibson to make it right? If that is not possible, I would contact Gibson directly. This is a Gibson Custom Shop after only 18 months. VERY sub-par. I bet that guitar was very expensive. Edited December 31, 2019 by 01GT eibach clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Those finishes are thick, Whats the weather like there? Did you have the guitar in case outside at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.