vagabond0009 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I was wondering if it common for the finish on top of the maple center line to come up a little. When I run my finger across the center line, I can feel the finish is a little lifted (idk if that's the right term). It's a 2003 Gibson Les Paul standard, so it does have some age to it. Is this a common thing that occurs as time goes on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 If you mean one side is raised uneven with the other that is not normal... Not in my experience with long term ownership of many Gibsons & Epiphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond0009 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Larsongs said: If you mean one side is raised uneven with the other that is not normal... Not in my experience with long term ownership of many Gibsons & Epiphones. Thanks for the reply. Just running my finger, it feels like it's only the finish. It's not smooth, but I guess you can say that there's a line exactly where the center line is. If I run my fingernail across it, it catches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 If you bought it new & think it’s a defect you should call Gibson Factory Customer Service & file a Warranty Claim for Repair or Replacement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 That's not unusual at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bagodonuts Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 The lacquer has probably sunk between the top halves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I've experienced this, though not on a Gibson (yet). Personally, it does not trouble me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarsAnn Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wood and coatings will shrink over time. That joint could be perfect and could eventually settle or open. keeping the guitar in a stable environment can help. Humidity and temperature levels are important to all wood articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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