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10-25-2021, 09:45 AM
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Headstock damage… by luthier?
Recently had my guitar worked on. I know it was plek’d and not sure what other adjustments were made but after I got it home, I noticed some semi-circular scars on the sides of the headstock, just about level with the tuning pegs. They’re obviously cosmetic, but I’m 99% certain these weren’t there when I left the guitar with them. Can anyone identify what would have made these marks? Seen anything similar before? I’m pretty peeved as it’s a very new guitar. Just want to have some idea of what could’ve caused this before I go back in and ask them about it.
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10-25-2021, 09:48 AM
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Do you have a picture. Sounds like it could be the kind of damage that can result from using a power string winder —— carelessly.
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10-25-2021, 09:50 AM
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Yes, just trying to figure out how to upload photos. But I agree that’s what it sounds like.
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10-25-2021, 09:52 AM
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Even a manual string winder (used carelessly) will leave those marks. Happened to me with my Eastman E1OM. D'oh.
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10-25-2021, 09:55 AM
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Yep, I've seen what you describe. As everyone says, string winder marks.
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10-25-2021, 09:58 AM
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Seems like a consensus… how would you handle this? Just let it go? I understand stuff happens but I’m pretty irritated about it. On the other hand, it’s not like there’s anything they can do about it at this point… I need further adjustments on the guitar, but this makes me not want to go back there…
Last edited by Teleplucker; 10-25-2021 at 10:26 AM. Reason: veiled profanity
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10-25-2021, 10:05 AM
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No longer relevant, after seeing pics
Last edited by FrankCousins; 10-25-2021 at 10:33 AM.
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10-25-2021, 10:21 AM
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https://ibb.co/D8qHLsb https://ibb.co/sm3NnDq
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10-25-2021, 10:22 AM
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Tell the luthier (guitar tech?) about it in any case. He (she) shouldn't continue to be so careless in the future.
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10-25-2021, 10:23 AM
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10-25-2021, 10:30 AM
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Here is a closeup... definitely looks like a winder mark, but it looks more like an actual indentation and not just a blemish on the finish.
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Be curious, not judgmental. Last edited by TheGITM; 07-07-2022 at 06:41 PM.
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10-25-2021, 10:30 AM
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I'm pretty sure most guitars get this specific tattoo at some point.
I wouldn't sweat it.
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10-25-2021, 10:31 AM
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