Finish crack Taylor 610e

barth1234 · #1 12-22-2018, 06:48 AM

Hi all,

I recently bought a Taylor 610e. The guitar has a “crack” in the finish. At least that is what I think.

Can you let me knie:
- is it indeed a crack in the finish or in the wood?
- is it ok to leave it like this or should it be repared to prevent further damage?
- is it possible to get it fixed cosmetically? So it won’t be visible anymore.

Bougt it with a huge discount knowing there were a few marks.

Thnx in advance for the responses.

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Dickey Clapton · #2 12-22-2018, 09:23 AM

I know nothing about guitar repair but to me when you zoom in on picture it just looks like a surface scratch in the clear coat.
Taylor is known for great customer support so I would start there for guidance/advice.

JBCROTTY · #3 12-22-2018, 09:29 AM

I'm no expert at all, but to me it appears that the mark runs at an angle to the grain of the top. I would think a crack in the top would run along, or parallel with, the grain.

For that reason I think this is a finish scratch or a scratch underneath the finish on the wood surface rather than a crack.

Bob Womack · #4 12-22-2018, 09:37 AM

If it really bothers you, get in touch with Taylor and ask them about repairs. They are famous for fantastic customer service.

Bob

barth1234 · #5 12-22-2018, 11:36 AM

So if I understanding correctly: no strucural damage or something that has to be repaired?

Osage · #6 12-22-2018, 11:54 AM

That doesn't look like a finish check to me at all. Looks more like a small scratch. Either way, it won't hurt the guitar one bit.

fazool · #7 12-22-2018, 12:22 PM

That's a scratch not a crack.

Taylor uses UV cured polyester finish which is not a simople repair, but that could be rubbed out pretty easily and maybe even drop filled if it needs it (I would use flexible CA) - it is so minor a pro could blend it in easily.

barth1234 · #8 12-22-2018, 12:40 PM

Tried to polish it away, but that didn’t work unfortunately.

blue4now · #9 12-22-2018, 01:21 PM

I would leave it and learn to just love it as as a part of your guitar. If you play it, other marks will happen.

Osage · #10 12-22-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blue4now

If you play it, other marks will happen.

I think the same thing whenever I see threads like this. Maybe it's because I gig with my guitars but I wouldn't even notice a scratch like that. If you take any guitar out on the road for even a week, it'll have worse.

B. Howard · #11 12-23-2018, 04:21 AM

Tis but a scratch...

Leave and love it or have it buffed out by a shop.

barth1234 · #12 12-23-2018, 12:51 PM

Hi Howard,

I’ve read a lot of your posts om this forum. Thnx for your response. Normally I can polish a scratch away with some scratchremover (eternashine). This doesn’t work for this one.

As a specialist, you know for sure a good shop can make it go away/less visible? Love the guitar, but always have some heartache from the first scratch...

B. Howard · #13 12-23-2018, 03:28 PM

Needs a bit of sanding and then a good buff. Any shop with a buffing arbor should be able to take care of it.

barth1234 · #14 01-04-2019, 10:11 AM

All the scrathes were fixed by Taylor in Amsterdam. Didn't know they had their Europe office in The Netherlands.

Verry happy with it.

They also did a setup and de neck angle was adjusted. It plays good. At home I saw the following: I can see some "unpainted" wood beneath the fingerboard. See picture. Is this normal?

Don't mind seeing it, just want to know if it's ok.

Thnx in advance

JonWint · #15 01-04-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by barth1234

Is this normal?

Don't mind seeing it, just want to know if it's ok.

The exposure of unfinished top wood is a side effect of changing the geometry during the reset. I don't know why they didn't spend another 10 seconds to wipe a little finish over the area so the customer wouldn't be concerned.

BTW, it indicates an equal change in scale length (increased by 2mm?). Not sure if that is OK; check the intonation.