lewisc Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Anyone know about guitar repairs? I’m looking at a second hand guitar that is a steal but one thing holding me back is some damage. I normally buy secondhand with the option to resell to break even or lose $50 or so. I was thinking this repair could be stabilised with some CA glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 It looks like impact damage due to being dropped and the damage is probably limited to the finish. Is it solid bodied or hollow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I messaged the seller and he said it's just to the finish. It's a hollow body. I think this type has a solid core though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Agree, looks like just finish. Shouldn't interefere with playability to leave it as-is. Personally, I'd lean toward a full strip and refinish, but that's just because I'm not good at spot repairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I've asked for the model number so once I find that out, it'll either be a yes or no. If it's what I think it is, its priced quite cheap. I love Ibanez guitars, especially vintage ones. They've brought a few of the range back and are cheaper than the vintage ones but with the same look. A complete refinish would be nice except I don;t want to be into an electric guitar for much more than it's worth. I know my ability and will end up being sold one day. I used to have a few electrics that were super nice but way beyond what my skill level deserved. I sold them all to get one really nice acoustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I would leave it and call it "Road Worn" a very popular finish these days that people are prepared to pay a hefty premium for. Fender, one of many manufacturers, do road worn ranges (bike chains, screwdrivers, car keys and sandpaper all used on perfectly good brand new instruments) and charge you an arm and a leg for the privilege of owning an exact replica of your favorite artists guitar who wore it out thru playing! You will make it far worse by trying to fix it with CA glue. It probably was finished with acrylic by the state of the cracking. More like a plastic finish rather than nitro cellulose that micro-crazes (some people like that) when it gets old. The impact damage will not have done any damage to the structure of the instrument as it fell on one of the strongest points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I know of a cabinet shop that had a custom order for distressed cabinets. So......the guys beat the bejabbers out of the cabinets with lengths of chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLJ54 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 It blows my mind that people are paying good money for something brand new that people are breaking to look like a replica.TerryMcK, the road worn look should come from the hard work of getting the tools that way, but I digress. lewisc, did you end up getting the guitar and doing anything with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 I agree with the "leave it be" approach. My favorite guitar is now 25 years old or so, and its got a lot of dings and dangs from late night jambs, a few performances, and lots of campfire howling. The guitar wears it use as a badge of honour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I took too long to make a decision and someone else grabbed it. No tears here. Every now and again I get the urge to buy an electric guitar and crank some chords. I used to own about 5 electrics but got rid of them all. I know my limits as a guitarist, I'm not that great. Now I have one decent acoustic (Martin 000-15) and it's my forever guitar. I cringe at every ding my guitar gets but eventually accept it as part of it's journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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