Crack along the binding

[Trumansound]

Hi guys,

First post here. I just acquired a used guitar in a trade. Brought it home and, as I was running my fingers along the sides, I felt a little crack in the lower treble bout. It's precisely where the rosewood meets the binding. In this case, it appears as though the wood has come apart from the binding, as I can feel the edge of the wood. I can't tell if this is a crack, or just a binding separation. I'm unable to bring it to my repair guy until he's back from vacation in a few weeks, so I thought I would ask here. What would you guys do? Is this a serious issue? An easy fix? Or just a cosmetic glitch that I shouldn't worry about...

Thanks to all

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[fazool]

Originally Posted by Trumansound

...Or just a cosmetic glitch that I shouldn't worry about... ...

Is it a $10 guitar or a $10,000 guitar?


Kinda depends on what the guitar is. If it was a campfire beater guitar I wouldn't worry about it. If it was a museum showpiece I would be worried.

Probably just shrinkage and separation between wood and binding - is it stable or does the binding wiggle around a little?

What kinda of guitar, how old, what kind of wood, finish, binding?

[Trumansound]

Originally Posted by fazool

Is it a $10 guitar or a $10,000 guitar?


Kinda depends on what the guitar is. If it was a campfire beater guitar I wouldn't worry about it. If it was a museum showpiece I would be worried.

Probably just shrinkage and separation between wood and binding - is it stable or does the binding wiggle around a little?

What kinda of guitar, how old, what kind of wood, finish, binding?

Sorry for the lack of info. This is a Santa Cruz OM from 2012. Indian rosewood back and sides. Not sure of the finish/binding. So, not exactly a $10 guitar.

[Trumansound]

Originally Posted by fazool

Is it a $10 guitar or a $10,000 guitar?


Kinda depends on what the guitar is. If it was a campfire beater guitar I wouldn't worry about it. If it was a museum showpiece I would be worried.

Probably just shrinkage and separation between wood and binding - is it stable or does the binding wiggle around a little?

What kinda of guitar, how old, what kind of wood, finish, binding?

Sorry for the lack of info. This is a Santa Cruz OM from 2012. Indian rosewood back and sides. Not sure of the finish/binding. So, not exactly a $10 guitar. And it doesn't wiggle. No movement.

[runamuck]

I have a Martin OM with exactly the same problem - a problem that's been there for several years now.

Like you, I need to fix it before I inadvertently make it worse. It's a fussy little job and not hard to do but I'd take it to someone if you doubt your own skills to repair it without making a mess.