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Do graphite guitars chip or dent?
So far so good but I'm wondering.
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I guess it would depend on the amount of effort put into it.
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Sure.
They can be damaged. Depends on the type of blow...object.....force. Where they really have the "stability" over wood guitars is they are basically impervious to heat and humidity.
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It's akin to the fiberglass in a Corvette. You can damage it with pointy or rounded objects depending on the amount of force as well as scratch the finish with particularly aggressive pick strumming.
Just give it the normal care and it should last a long time. |
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I have this on good authority--Dave Stutzman of http://stutzmansguitarcenter.com/ Yes, they can chip (dents are less likely--like hitting a Corvette--kinda a gash effect). The fact of the matter is that these carbon/graphite guitars are almost like steel in terms of strength, which is why they don't require any bracing (unless it's a hybrid wood/graphite and then why bother?). Some of the same technology is souped up to make tiles for the Shuttle (not that a Rainsong could fly on the Shuttle exterior!). Anyway, they are VERY resiliant, and won't "ding" like a cedar or spruce top, wood B/S. But you can't use them to bonk someone over the head (like "El Kabong" ). I have an acquaintance with a new Rainsong, and Fl. David here has TWO. I'm sure David might have a comment or two. (I imagine you could scratch one too, but I doubt a plastic pick would do much of anything). Now, If I'm incorrect on this, feel free to straighten me out.
You might be interested in this from another music site I am a member of: Quote:
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Thanks. When I bought it I was told I could stand on it though I'm not going to try that. The guy also told me that they filled one with water and froze it.
So far I don't see any scratches but I often wonder just how ding and dent resistant it is because I'm pretty clumsy with a guitar. |
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The back of my Composite Acoustics (2004 model) dread seems more prone to scratches in the finish than wood does. On the other hand, the top seems more resistant.
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