Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Got my LP Goddess out for an early morning blast and noticed the binding at the arse end has cracked... And from the cracks in the binding its climbed like spiders legs onto the guitars top making the finish check... Its minor but noticable.. I'm not bothered about it but I thought the current Nitro used in Gibsons finsh has more plastics in these days making it years if not impossible before the finish will check.... I have not idea whats caused this.... Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 That's puzzling, Simon, and I'll admit it would likely bother me a bit. Hope it stays minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Dare I say it Cruz its kinda cool.... I dont know if I should be bothered by it or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Dare I say it Cruz its kinda cool.... I dont know if I should be bothered by it or not... pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Cant do a pic tonight guys....I will wait until the sun comes up again.. I'll keep you updated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I thought the current Nitro used in Gibsons finsh has more plastics in these days making it years if not impossible before the finish will check.... I have not idea whats caused this.... Apparently not. I had the same exact thing happen to my at the time brand new Classic LP. I was told that it could be a result of the chambering, since the wood expands and contracts more dramatically due to less density to anchor the top to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thanks Bubba... I think the Goddess is weight relieved... Its just started at the bottom.. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 How old is this guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Apparently not. I had the same exact thing happen to my at the time brand new Classic LP.I was told that it could be a result of the chambering' date=' since the wood expands and contracts more dramatically due to less density to anchor the top to.[/quote'] If you think about it the density is the same whether it's chambered or not. The wood is the same density. It's the mass that is reduced by chambering. I didn't think about how chambering could cause that to happen though. Interesting if it's true. I guess in a way since the mass is reduced while the volume remains the same it is less dense than a solid or weight relieved Paul. That sort of strays from the true definition of density though. A gallon of water has the same density as a teaspoon of water. (1g/cu.cm) I think it's the same... I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have had the guitar from new... 2yrs... The serial is 005860*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just checked the Gibson warranty....Here is exemption number 10.. Gibson lifetime Warranty doesn't cover: 10. Cracking, discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any reason. Best I dont even bother with Gibson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Just checked the Gibson warranty....Here is exemption number 10.. Gibson lifetime Warranty doesn't cover: 10. Cracking' date=' discoloration or damage of any sort to the finish or plating for any reason. Best I dont even bother with Gibson...[/quote'] Designed with one the most common problems with Les Pauls in mind. I've been seeing this checking issue on this forum too many times for it not to be a problem Gibson should be looking into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Are those called wrinkles if it's on a goddess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Man that sucks, hope it's not very noticeable... do you use the guitar much? Do you keep her in a case or just hang it somewere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Has anyone here every paid for a repair job on this issue? I'm just curious to see how much was spent. It obviously is a function of the extremity of the issue, but I have no idea what something like this costs to repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 i wish the finish on my main LP would check. i left the SOB outside in 10 degree weather for hours and then hit it with the hairdryer. tried it a few times....nothing. too many plasticizers in the nitro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey Flight. Finish checking was, I think, the subject of my very first post! I had noticed some 'spiders' crawling out from under the scratchplate and discovered quite a 'nest' underneath. Here are some snaps I took this morning of my R0, including (a poor) one of the back. The checking has advanced considerably since I first noticed it eighteen months ago... It doesn't bother me in the least. Best wishes (and fancy a beer - or even a jam - soon?). P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey Flight. Finish checking was' date=' I think, the subject of my very first post! I had noticed some 'spiders' crawling out from under the scratchplate and discovered quite a 'nest' underneath.[/quote'] I dunno,if you're not bothered by it,then power to ya mate...BUT,I personally think that should NOT be happening and for Gibson to make that exempt for any consumer to contest is BS. If I bought a new car and the paint finish started doing that,how do you think the general public would react? Do you think that the manufacturer would be able to turn their backs and let it slide? I think not. Gibson has a lot to answer for here,if you ask me,because this is not a one off. "Only a Gibson is good enough"...for what and at what price[angry] Bull-fukcing-sh*t. But...if you like the effect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 ...if you like the effect... Yes; but I only like it because it happened on the original '58 - '60 bursts......otherwise I'd be fuming! It's probably my own fault - it seems to be happening simply because I don't protect the thing from temperature swings. It still plays just as good as I can manage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 and yet, how many "old-to-ancient" LP's are out there, that have been exposed to everything imaginable, and still show no sign of checking at all? old nitro/new nitro formulas,individual mixture amounts, water & sap content of the wood itsself, aging process& climate control, filling,spray booth climate, curing/sanding/respraying procedures............. Just too many variables involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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