WoodSkin&Steel Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I recently purchased a used J-45 that I believe had never been humidified. No problems until about a day or two ago, when I noticed some cracks developing in the finish near the bridge. I have been doing nothing differently (I have 2 small planet waves humidifiers in the case. Any thoughts on what to do to keep it from looking like a cracked old vintage 1940's model. The damage id already done - will it get worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I'm no expert in this area and have never had to humidify a guitar but here is a link that got some good participation a little while back. good luck http://forums.gibson.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=8017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58LG2 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Proper himidification and Gibson finish cracks don't necessarily go hand in hand. I had a few on 2005 J-45RW that was always properly humidified and never exposed to sudden temperature change. It developed a few finish cracks near where the neck joins the body. I sent it to Gibson as I was none to pleased, they pointed out their warranty langauge "don't cover finish cracks". Finish cracks on Gibby' are not all that uncommon. While finish cracks are not too pleasing, really they are only cosmetic. Keep on playing! (and while not totally related, do keep it properly humidfied and don't expose it to sudden changes in temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeebee Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 How does one spell MOJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 f-i-n-i-s-h c-r-a-c-k-s Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodSkin&Steel Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 I decided just to alternate sticking the guitar into the fridge and into the oven - just to make the cracking more uniform. Thanks for the good info - it just seems crazy because I have been so obsessive about the humidity/temperature levels of the guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 The most common causes of finish cracks are sudden or drastic changes in humidity or temperature and exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods. If humidification isn't your issue, I would ask if the guitar gets a regular dose of our favourite star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My friend who collects and sells guitars tells me that the crackled finish of the nitro finish on old gibsons ENHANCES the look and the Value of the guitar. In other words, crackeled finish Gibsons sell for more than the closet kept, not a mark on them gibsons......go figure.....I guess that IS how you spell Mojo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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