slimt Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Mr.Woody said: Hi all, sorry for the slow reply!! I have not glued the chip back in yet, but am considering letting a luthier do it. Not really sure of the cost/benefit ratio. I have a bottle of Titebond II sitting on the table here, and am completely comfortable doing it myself, although my wife has mentioned this being an expensive guitar (just under $5k), so it would be better to have it professionally done so it doesn't turn out looking "redneck" lol The top has started showing quite a few scratches (super thin finish), so I can't see the chip being fixed at home mattering that much with a bunch of scratches right below it. Thoughts? I'm guessing since this isn't a warranty repair, taking it to a non-Gibson-authorized luthier won't have any impact on my Gibson warranty? Oh, also as for the ring: I was tucking in the flap on the humidipack and when I pulled my fingers back out of the soundhole, my ring (with sharp edges) caught the edge. It all happened so quickly!! Never had that happen before for sure! Well. If your Gibson is a Nice one. Send it to a good luthier. With the luthier making it look nice. And it could be dressed to look clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: Hi all, sorry for the slow reply!! I have not glued the chip back in yet, but am considering letting a luthier do it. To be frank - the guitar is already too mojoed to be 'sissy' about gluing the chip back on yourself. Besides it will strengthen your relationship with the good 45. I now look forward to see the confident and competent result. 2 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: Also, here's my wedding ring. It's made from meteorite. It used to be mirror polished and the edges were more rounded, but over the last 12 years the "grain" has started showing, and the edges have sharpened a good bit. Funny thing.....my ring also has a chip in it lol It's a kool ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 20 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: He is waiting on 10 - 15 more posts on what advice to take. If more say glue - glue, if more say leave it - leave it, I guess? I am assuming the owner was going in to grab the humidity packs and smashed down on the edge of the sound hole with his ring, and since it looks routed for the rosette it chipped there. This same thread is posted in the AGF, where 95% of the responses were "put it back" 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Welp, after seeing the condition of your guitar - glue it yourself. It’ll fit right in with the pick scrapes. If, in the future, you have someone deal with those pick scrapes, they can also fill your DIY chip repair with nitro and make it look seamless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Given the scratches already on it (which look absolutely fantastic, IMO), I'd glue it yourself. From the looks of how you've played that guitar in, you're not interested in it being a collector guitar, but a guitar that get played hard regularly. I've got a 50s J-45 I just got this past summer and there's already finish/paint gone around the soundhole, but that's because I play it hard every single day, and I care far more about playing it than looking at it. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks for the extra input guys. I'm all on board with putting the chip back on, and I'll contact a luthier in the next few days just to get a ballpark estimate. I'm more inclined to do it myself for the reasons you have stated, but I do want to hear my wife's perspective on "taking care" of the guitar despite the scratches. She did let me buy it after all 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 hours ago, egoidealmusic said: I've got a 50s J-45 I just got this past summer and there's already finish/paint gone around the soundhole, but that's because I play it hard every single day, and I care far more about playing it than looking at it. Could be something to 👁️👁️ that guitar - quite sure I'm not the only one interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Glue it back its not normal wear and tear. If you are handy do it yourself if not take it to a reputable shop and they will do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Well, it's not perfect at all, but it's back in. The chip itself ended up breaking (I don't even know how/when), so there was some wood showing through in one spot. I went ahead and colored the wood with a dark pen until I can maybe touch it up with some lacquer or something. Overall, it's not terrible, so I'm moving on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Great Job ! Those chips often have flakes that split off. Can't tell it was damaged at all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Good call. Damn you strum like a monster. Those pick mark on the top of the sound hole are from a strong hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWG4927 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Those pick mark on the top of the sound hole are from a strong hand. or he let a little kid play it with a coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, JWG4927 said: or he let a little kid play it with a coin Or Brian May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 LOL, it's def from me. And honestly it's only from a handful of "active" strumming sessions. This finish is SUPER thin. I just posted these on AGF, but here's my old #1 after 11 years And my old beater/kids camp guitar after about 17 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 16 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: Well, it's not perfect at all, but it's back in. The chip itself ended up breaking (I don't even know how/when), so there was some wood showing through in one spot. I went ahead and colored the wood with a dark pen until I can maybe touch it up with some lacquer or something. Overall, it's not terrible, so I'm moving on! Splendid work - this have brought you closer to the instrument. Right thing chosen > done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Mr.Woody said: LOL, it's def from me. And honestly it's only from a handful of "active" strumming sessions. This finish is SUPER thin. I just posted these on AGF, but here's my old #1 after 11 years And my old beater/kids camp guitar after about 17 years Nice, you even have a pick holder built into the guitar. Edited January 7, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, Mr.Woody said: And my old beater/kids camp guitar after about 17 years You rock - do we see no one else than Popeye over the bridge. And did that orange pick shoot through the top during one of these hefty performances. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 hours ago, E-minor7 said: You rock - do we see no one else than Popeye over the bridge. And did that orange pick shoot through the top during one of these hefty performances. . LOL, it does kind of look like Popeye! It's a little guy (I think his name is Pierre) that a kid in our kids club used to draw and I let her draw it on there. There were usually 3 picks stuck in the top at a time. Very handy as a pick holder 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 those strumming scars are gorgeous in my option....looks like a guitar that has been played like it's meant to be played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: LOL, it does kind of look like Popeye! It's a little guy (I think his name is Pierre) that a kid in our kids club used to draw and I let her draw it on there. There were usually 3 picks stuck in the top at a time. Very handy as a pick holder 🙂 👍 'ave a good weekend. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Good job on the chip. Given some time you will not think about it anymore. Great song and playing too. Please post more songs when you can. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Lars68 said: Good job on the chip. Given some time you will not think about it anymore. Great song and playing too. Please post more songs when you can. Lars Thanks on both accounts! I don't have a ton of real songs on there, but here's a couple: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Mr.Woody said: Thanks on both accounts! I don't have a ton of real songs on there, but here's a couple: You and music have traveled far - a member of the so called 10.000 hour Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Woody Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 21 hours ago, E-minor7 said: You and music have traveled far - a member of the so called 10.000 hour Club. Thanks! I really love it, and I'm one class away from finishing my Bachelor's of Music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Great tunes and performances! Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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