Crack in finish? Guild d120

[Shane1986]

I noticed a crack in what appears to be finish on my guild d120. Should I be worried ?

https://instagram.com/p/BwdfTTflL52/

[BoneDigger]

Assuming it does not extend into the wood, no, not at all. But, be careful of humidity changes and rapid temperature changes, as that is a likely culprit.

[3notes]

Hard to see what's going on. Snap a few more pictures from different angles and post up the best one.

[pagedr]

If it’s a finish crack then there’s nothing at all to be worried about in terms of structural damage to the guitar, they are purely a cosmetic thing. That said you might want to invest in a hygrometer so you can monitor humidity levels in the room the guitar is stored, in order to prevent more finish cracks from appearing.

[D-utim]

Looks more like a bubble under the finish.

[RoyClark]

Originally Posted by Shane1986

I noticed a crack in what appears to be finish on my guild d120. Should I be worried ?

https://instagram.com/p/BwdfTTflL52/

If it's a scratch you can buff it out with a fine T cut.

If it's a crack in the varnish, I have just repaired my Taylor 914ce clear varnish cracks with thin CP glue and a couple of chips with medium CP glue, a stanley blade, 1200 wet & dry paper and fine T cut. you can't even tell that they were there now.

Like this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTVScFJoe24

[mirwa]

Looks like paint seperation from the sealer coat.

Steve

[phavriluk]

I'm guessing it's the finish pulling away from the intersection of the neck and the body. Looks like the guitar was finished after assembly and the thick finish goes 'round the corner between the two parts. I suggest leaving it alone, the finish looks thick in that region and any repairs, I think, imply removing the bubble area and blending new finish in. Lots of aggravation for nil gain at best, a real mess entirely possible.

If this instrument's neck is bolted on, make sure they're snug.

[JonWint]

Originally Posted by phavriluk

I'm guessing it's the finish pulling away from the intersection of the neck and the body. Looks like the guitar was finished after assembly and the thick finish goes 'round the corner between the two parts. I suggest leaving it alone, the finish looks thick in that region and any repairs, I think, imply removing the bubble area and blending new finish in. Lots of aggravation for nil gain at best, a real mess entirely possible.

If this instrument's neck is bolted on, make sure they're snug.

I agree with this assessment. (One less than conclusive photo forces much detective work and conjecture.)

One could drill thru the finish and fill the air gap with CA glue to minimize finish rebuilding hassle. Looks like a thick finish. If it were mine, I'd do nothing.

[John Arnold]

Nothing to worry about, IMHO.

[RoyClark]

Originally Posted by JonWint

I agree with this assessment. (One less than conclusive photo forces much detective work and conjecture.)

One could drill thru the finish and fill the air gap with CA glue to minimize finish rebuilding hassle. Looks like a thick finish. If it were mine, I'd do nothing.

I had that idea but as soon as I touched it with the drill bit the coating shattered and I had to build it back up with medium CA glue. It turned out ok in the end.

[JonWint]

Good info.

Better to use a hot paperclip. (Same method I use to puncture a smashed fingernail to initiate blood geyser.)

[Shane1986]

Thanks for the info everyone. I guess it just bothers me a bit as it's a new guitar. If repaired, would it be a lot of work/cost?

[RoyClark]

Originally Posted by Shane1986

Thanks for the info everyone. I guess it just bothers me a bit as it's a new guitar. If repaired, would it be a lot of work/cost?

If it's a new guitar, return it.

[pagedr]

Originally Posted by Shane1986

Thanks for the info everyone. I guess it just bothers me a bit as it's a new guitar. If repaired, would it be a lot of work/cost?

If it's brand new you should just return it for a different D120.