doscazadores Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I seem to recall reading that an explanation for the cracking in the finish of the ES guitars, I have an ES 335 TDC, is the daily change in temperature over the years. The one I have is a '67 model and I'd like to know if there is a way to prevent that from happening. So far it looks great. Is there something that can be done to stop the cracking or at least limit it? Maybe apply a wax or . . .? Thanks for any insight. It's a terrific guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 There are many thought and ideas about this.......I trust you'll get lots of advice............ I'll start by saying that nitro finishes, although stable, are rather unpredictable in how they'll age, guitar by guitar........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hi and welcome.... There are no sure fire ways of avoiding checking on nitro finishes Main causes are fast temp fluctuations and high humidity (sometimes low humidity too) One philosophy is 'get on and play' and take whatever comes naturally The other is to store the guitar in a controlled environment around 20deg C and R/H around 50%..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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