djmille Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 i also posted this in another thread that I believe got buried. Here is a guitar I'm considering I really like it with the exception of the finish crack on the back. I will be checking out the guitar in a few days since it's local, but wondered how to tell if the crack was of any concern or just cosmetic. Being a newbie, I really dont' know if a wood crack is all that bad. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 It looks like a crack in the lacquer. The wood and lacquer expand and contract at different rates. Finish cracks or checking can occur when the instrument has gotten cold and then had the case opened in a warm environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmille Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 It looks like a crack in the lacquer. The wood and lacquer expand and contract at different rates. Finish cracks or checking can occur when the instrument has gotten cold and then had the case opened in a warm environment. Thanks for the feedback. I would assume a crack that goes all the way into the wood is uncommon on a LP Custom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyl51 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Whereabouts in the USA do you live out of curiosity? Also what year is this guitar and how much are they asking for it $$ wise? jim at Tinker AFB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. I would assume a crack that goes all the way into the wood is uncommon on a LP Custom? That's just a finish crack, nothing to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmille Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Whereabouts in the USA do you live out of curiosity? Also what year is this guitar and how much are they asking for it $$ wise? jim at Tinker AFB Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Someone else didn't mind the finish crack and bought it before I could ! :-( It WAS on craiglist for 2200. I guess we know the fair market value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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