ES 335 - Gap between kerfed spruce and centre block

[LysanderSky]

Hi guys,

 

I am about to pull the trigger on an 09 335 fat neck in sunburst. It sound and plays nicely but there's one thing I'm curious about...

 

The centre block has a cut-out for the bridge pick-up, on closer inspection through the lower f-hole, the centre-block is not fully attached to the kerfed spruce edge for about 2 cm / 0,7 inch.

 

Is this normal or faulty craftsmanship?

 

Your opinion is highly appreciated!

 

LS

[LysanderSky]

Hi there,

 

sorry to bump but I'm having a hard time making up my mind. Maybe I'll elaborate a little more: The centre block does not seem to be full glued/fitted onto the kerfed spruce's edges for about 0,7 inch/2cm...

 

Is this a bad sign? Or rather normal that centre blocks are not always a 100% attached/fitted to the kerfed spruce?

 

Thanks,

 

LS

[BigKahune]

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Sorry, I've got no answer for you. Just wanted to say, this subforum's traffic is on the light side, it may take a bit of time for the right member to see your thread and post an answer. Bump as you like . . . every couple days or so.

 

 

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[jdgm]

If I've understood you correctly...I think it will be ok.

 

I recently took some photos of the interior of my semi through the pu holes - possibly photo 3 here is what you are talking about? The centre block isn't a snug fit to the top at the edges.

 

http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/95961-going-inside/

 

This is not a Gibson though - it's a Shine guitar made in Korea (the factory used to make Epiphones) - it plays very well.

 

Regards!

[LysanderSky]

Thanks guys for your advice and info. I figured that it's not something unusual.

 

Thanks again.

 

LS