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Old 02-29-2008, 04:10 PM
TommyK TommyK is offline
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Originally Posted by darkburnout00 View Post
But the closed crack aren't closed permanently are they???
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In a word, No.

If you can get the cracks to close up by humidifying them, they still need to be glued. If the crack is completely closed, try to force it open by securing the heel and pushing on the button end... or let it dry a bit, it may open a bit as it dries. Force glue into the crack, then push the sides of the guitar together to close it back up. This can be done with properly padded barclamps or a fabric, web clamp. This all depends on patience and dumb luck getting the crack to close up. But gluing and cleating is essential to keeping it closed.

You may have to repair one at a time.
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