ol fred Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Noticed what appeared to be a minute ding just inside the binding between the upper and lower bouts directly in line with the center of the port a couple of weeks ago, a cause of consternation but not much more. Horror!! yesterday after my morning coffee as usual I picked up my beloved ol gal to exercise my fingers and found an inch and a half crack following the grain just above the kerfing in the same spot. Signed, Heartbroken. Edited Heck, it's just an old broken guitar, maybe I should just give it to kerwin36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 . Damn Fred - sorry to read about that. A ding I could live with. A crack - I hope it quits growing. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasAK Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hey Fred, is it fixable? Old friends are worth dying for!! chasAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Lawdy - don't fret, that is an easy fix. Can't tell you how many of my guitars have had cracks repaired. If done by somebody who knows what they are doing you will be hard pressed to even see where the crack was when the guitar is put back into you loving hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Lawdy - don't fret, that is an easy fix. Can't tell you how many of my guitars have had cracks repaired. If done by somebody who knows what they are doing you will be hard pressed to even see where the crack was when the guitar is put back into you loving hands. Right! I believe I've never owned a crack-free git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Fred, look at it this way: stereo sound holes! Surround sound even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks all for the moral support. Not her first, one in the middle of the lower bout right after she came to me. Cleated and glued, This one is on top of the kerfing, I'm sure my luthier will save her but I sure don't wanna wind up with Trigger's twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 make sure you get it fixed soon, so it dont get worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest atwood13 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 . Damn Fred - sorry to read about that. A ding I could live with. A crack - I hope it quits growing. . . yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Fred, sorry to hear about the crack. I wouldn't let it sit that way for very long or it will probably spread. I'd fix it for you if you are anywhere near the Boston area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 Paul, thank you .If I were nearby you would most certainly be in temporary possession by now, unfortunately (at least as far as availability of luthiers go) I'm in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. There are a few around but not many, and none who are Gibson certified. John How is the closest but I don't think he does repairs. Probably going to take it down the hill to Arnie Gamble in Sacramento as soon as the rain stops. Invited Ren to SANSJAM in August...Would be great if he could do it, but I can't wait that long. Fred, sorry to hear about the crack. I wouldn't let it sit that way for very long or it will probably spread. I'd fix it for you if you are anywhere near the Boston area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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