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Acoustic Finish Repair
I have a Takamine EG334RC that the finish has developed a white haze on about 60% of the guitar (won't let me post pics). To my knowledge, the guitar has not been wet, but it's not impossible. I have read a lot online and tried most of the solutions mentioned with no luck. I have tried jet spray (lacqer reflower) to release any possible moisture and have even lightly sanded a small area to see if the haze would diminish. None of it helped. Do any of you have any thoughts?
The guitar is a Takamine G Series so it isn't the best guitar on the market. However, it was my 1st guitar so I'd like to fix it and keep it. |
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This is a common problem on Asian instruments. Unfortunately, I have no solution short of stripping and refinishing. The finish is catalyzed polyester, and is impervious to the solvents used to remove blushing from lacquer.
Even stripping polyester is a major headache. |
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IMO, John Arnold is correct. Sounds like moisture trapped when somewhat damp wood was used in the build and then covered with non-breathing plastic (finish). I suppose it could eventually dry out from the inside... in 40 years. Sorry -- I don't know an easy fix.
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Thank you all for the replies. I think I will just leave it alone and let it be. It's still playable, which I never do because I have other guitars I like much better. Just thought I'd tap into you all's knowledge on it.
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Has your refinish been quoted by a pro?
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