Oh no, the D41 got a scratch!

[TOPDOGJIM]

I scratched my new guitar yesterday. Thank God it was my 000-28 Authentic Aged, I couldn’t find it today. Lol

[Sponserv]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Was jamming with my granddaughter one evening. She got into it and suddenly banged her little electric into the top of my almost-new J-45. Huge BOOM! Big dent. Everyone in the room in stunned silence. But what I remember most is the sad shock on her sweet face. Instantly told her it was no big deal. In fact, I liked the dent because it will always remind me of her. She smiled, grabbed her guitar and we kept jamming.

It was my favorite dent ever.

This may be one of my favorite AGF posts of all time. How could one be mad at this little cutie patootie??

[redir]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I’ve had my D41 since June of 2018 and it finally got its first Scratch!! Hallelujah!! Now, I can finally quit worrying about it being in pristine condition and just play it! I bet that wasn’t how you thought this post was going to go!!

It was not the way I thought it was going but I love the way it ended. And may I congratulate you on your first scratch. Carry on now

[Wellington]

Yeah I'm hoping that day comes with my Guild, but I just can't be careless. After the first couple it's all good.

[Honkycat]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Was jamming with my granddaughter one evening. She got into it and suddenly banged her little electric into the top of my almost-new J-45. Huge BOOM! Big dent. Everyone in the room in stunned silence. But what I remember most is the sad shock on her sweet face. Instantly told her it was no big deal. In fact, I liked the dent because it will always remind me of her. She smiled, grabbed her guitar and we kept jamming.

It was my favorite dent ever.

This is fantastic, love it!

[martingitdave]

Originally Posted by Rev Roy

Was jamming with my granddaughter one evening. She got into it and suddenly banged her little electric into the top of my almost-new J-45. Huge BOOM! Big dent. Everyone in the room in stunned silence. But what I remember most is the sad shock on her sweet face. Instantly told her it was no big deal. In fact, I liked the dent because it will always remind me of her. She smiled, grabbed her guitar and we kept jamming.

It was my favorite dent ever.

You’re good granddad. And good on TN for looking at the bright side.

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

It doesn’t have anything to do with my playing technique, I just don’t have to worry about being so cautious with it now. I can relax and focus on playing, versus always worrying about my guitar getting dinged or scratched.

Sorry, but I still don't see how this isn't a false dichotomy. I always relax and focus on playing, and I'm still very careful not to get dings and scratches.

But relaxing and focusing on playing is always a good idea no matter how you get there. Enjoy it.

[Rick Shepherd]

I put a deep ding in the top of my then year old D-41. Was heart-broken at the time, but now I just enjoy it without worrying about it any more. It is simply a lesson we all have to learn and accept in one way or another in life. Nothing stays the same, and nothing lasts forever.

[Pura Vida]

Originally Posted by Tnfiddler

I’ve had my D41 since June of 2018 and it finally got its first Scratch!! Hallelujah!! Now, I can finally quit worrying about it being in pristine condition and just play it! I bet that wasn’t how you thought this post was going to go!!

Here's to wishing you many more!
Oh, wait...

[fartamis]

It is like a heartbreak, at the beginning it is poorly digested and then it recovers. Take it as a mark of affection and unique to your guitar.