Jinder Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I picked up my SJ200 from my regular luthier, Lee Norris of Christchurch in Dorset, this afternoon... And, well, wow-you'd never know the repair was there. It is beautifully done, neck refinished (invisibly so) and the whole thing looks good as new and plays like butter. If anything, I'd say it even sounds better than before, but that could just be my ears being grateful to have her home and in one piece again! I'm away from a computer at the moment and posting from my iPhone, but I'll get pics done and up asap :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Holy smokes! That was fast!! That's just fantastic. Glad things went your way after the unfortunate accident and damage. You've got to have plenty of good karma for results like that. :) Can't wait to see your pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'm very happy for you. Happy playing and writing! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Happy days Jinder! BTW I meant to ask. Is the offending bed maple with a spruce headboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Glad to here she is back from the doc Jinder.... and I am very relieved that your trusty SJ200 is back in your hands and playable again. All is good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great News! :) :- :) [biggrin] [biggrin] [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Jinder....great news....do you have any pics of the repair? Do you have to be real careful of the neck now or is it "better than new"!!!??? Good thing you didn't have to trash it.....I will keep my eye out for any replacement necks from damaged SJ's just in case.....Play her well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Wow, that WAS fast! Can you play it right away, or do you have to wait for glue to 'cure' or something like that? Is it like a car, and you have to stay within a certain speed until it's broken in? All kidding aside, I am very happy for you. That guitar deserves a second life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Wow' date=' that WAS fast! Can you play it right away, or do you have to wait for glue to 'cure' or something like that? Is it like a car, and you have to stay within a certain speed until it's broken in? [biggrin'] All kidding aside, I am very happy for you. That guitar deserves a second life! GG....love you new pic!!!....lol.....very RETRO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 GG....love you new pic!!!....lol.....very RETRO!!! Thank ya Thank ya very much! ;-) It's a My Yearbook photo. The site's offline for updating but I think when it's back up we should all have a Yearbook month here at the forum. That would be a blast. Sorry for the temporary hijack, Jinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Zimmerman Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Congratulations, Jinder!!! Very glad to hear it'back, alive, kicking and sounding even better!! AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Nice one Jinder Relief!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 That WAS quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thanks all!! Yes I couldn't believe how quickly it got sorted-I think it was Sat when I dropped it off. Thankfully my luthier wasn't too busy and could get straight onto it, he must have worked night and day to get it finished in two days straight, but he knows I depend on my guitars and I am very thankful to have it back so soon. The repair is amazing-you'd never know it had ever been off, save for a minute amount of crazing along the headstock faceplate lacquer where the veneer meets the binding...this is the only thing that was holding the headstock on whilst broken, and the flexing has caused the lacquer to craze a tiny bit at the joint, but you'd never notice from any more than a couple of inches away. The refinish on the back of the neck is amazing-absolutely top drawer craftsmanship. The repair should be good and strong, but as it's the second break the old girl's had, I will be babying her a bit from now on...I may even invest in a nice new case, a Calton perhaps. I don't want to risk a third break! Wily, thanks for the offer to keep an eye out for replacement necks-please do let me know if anything turns up-I'd like to own one just in case there is another break at some point...natural or 'burst is fine, the guitar is a 'burst but I can always get the neck refinished during the install if need be. Thanks again for your care and concern, all!! Pics will follow asap :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm not a betting man but I think you should just use it like you always did. Those glue joints are probably stronger than the wood itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack6849 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's what I call SERVICE! You must be very relieved. Good for you. Jack6849 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I'm not a betting man but I think you should just use it like you always did. Those glue joints are probably stronger than the wood itself. +1 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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