JohnnyReb Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Well after having back surgery 3 weeks ago I've become reckless in taking care of guitar I suppose. I can barely get down to take it out of the case. I cannot put it back in so I leave it on a guitar stand and leave it overnite and my wife puts it away when she gets up in the morning. Tonight I opened the case for another late night picking session and I almost fainted. I saw a bright white spot on my beautifully 2010 Advanced Jumbo that was not there before. After a closer look I saw that it was a dent the size of the nail on my pinky finger and clear down to the wood! Which explains the white spot. I wish I could post pics but I can't seem to on my iPad. It's on the lower bout where my arm lays across it when in playing. So not only do I have a sore back, I have a broken heart. What's worse is I have no idea how it happened. But I suspect one of the three children in my household know and I aim to get to the bottom of it tomorrow. I suppose I shouldn't have assumed I could leave it out for someone else to put away without tragedy. Anyways, what am I in for having this repaired. I assume it will have to be filled with laquer. Anybody have any experience with how pricey this will be? I can live with scratches and a few small dings, but this one I cannot. It jumps out at me and tears my heart every time I see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The chip shouldn't be too costly, its all just cosmetic- don't be tough on your kids - everybody breaks a window now and then - the first one is free,lesson learned by all. After a while, it will become part of the mojo of the guitar. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Repair_and_touchup/Behlen_Lacquer_Repair_Kit.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tracy71 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The chip shouldn't be too costly, its all just cosmetic- don't be tough on your kids - everybody breaks a window now and then - the first one is free,lesson learned by all. After a while, it will become part of the mojo of the guitar. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishing_supplies/Repair_and_touchup/Behlen_Lacquer_Repair_Kit.html yes`` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No worries, cosmetic is the kind of repair you want. The least invasive, and the least to worry about. From the sounds of it, it seems so small you could actually not have it fixed, or have it fixed when ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 If it really bothers you go to Stew Mac and look at their touch up pens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 . Ouch. Sorry to read about your troubles. Seems you're really upset, so I'm thinking a cosmetic repair will do you right - nitro repairs blend really well, just gotta get the color right. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Guitars are wonderful things but are material and not really your "baby". On the other hand, your three kids are your babies. Fix the guitar and don't damage your kids in the process. Stuff happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sorry to hear about the damage. A touch up pen is not going to cut it. It will have to be filled with lacquer and then buffed & polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I agree with pfox14. Do not do it yourself, i would find who is a certified service center for Gibson and have them take care of it. this way you do not risk voiding the warranty. if you need help locating someone? Pleae PM me. All the best' JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 If it is just the finish (nitrocellulose lacquer) that is damaged, then a qualified luthier can fix that by drop filling, micro sanding and buffing. If the actual spruce fibers have been dented, it is a little more involved as they will have to be expanded first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I certainly understand your disappointment. Fortunately, it doesn't appear at this time to be too much of a problem. Easily remedied. And I suspect the kids also understand the issue. They'll be fine, and so will the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sorry to hear about the damage. A touch up pen is not going to cut it. It will have to be filled with lacquer and then buffed & polished. All ya need to do is let a few drops fall from the pen into the nick and it will fill it in nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyReb Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Guitars are wonderful things but are material and not really your "baby". On the other hand, your three kids are your babies. Fix the guitar and don't damage your kids in the process. Stuff happens. Hey it can be my baby if I want it to be lol. I take great pride in things whether there material things or what. And don't worry no kids are going to be hog tied and hung in the woodshed for you to hear about on fox news later sheesh. Anyways.....I'm glad to hear its not too hard to fix. I can live with normal dings and scratches but this one looks like somebody knocked and chunk of finish off with a hammer and clean to the wood! I read an acrticle last night that talked about how costly and difficult it was to fix these so it scared the crap outta me.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdd707 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey it can be my baby if I want it to be lol. I take great pride in things whether there material things or what. And don't worry no kids are going to be hog tied and hung in the woodshed for you to hear about on fox news later sheesh. Anyways.....I'm glad to hear its not too hard to fix. I can live with normal dings and scratches but this one looks like somebody knocked and chunk of finish off with a hammer and clean to the wood! I read an acrticle last night that talked about how costly and difficult it was to fix these so it scared the crap outta me.! No disrespect intended ..... never feared for your kids, and yeah, Gibsons do take on a special quality in our hearts ... btw, like your name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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