Please look at this ding. Run away?

[73Fender]

Hi guys. I was hoping to get some guidance on a possible used guitar deal. It has this ding, I am trying to get more info regarding how long it has been there etc. Supposedly, the case latch hit it. I assume there is only so much you can tell me from a picture but what do you think?

[mirwa]

The size and shape means its their forever unless you do a top change, you cannot hide that one.

So long as you can live with the way it looks, then its fine.

Steve

[73Fender]

Originally Posted by mirwa

The size and shape means its their forever unless you do a top change, you cannot hide that one.

So long as you can live with the way it looks, then its fine.

Steve

Thank you Steve. I was concerned that it could develop into a crack, cosmetically I don't really care.

[pops]

I wouldn't worry about it.

[Frank Ford]

Yeo, just a "case bite," and only a cosmetic issue.

[Shuksan]

That's cool purfling. What kind of guitar is it?

[73Fender]

It's a 70s Alvarez Yari. The owner said it happened when he bought it back then. First day he owned it. Thanks again for the great advice.

[John Arnold]

If the owner is telling the truth about it happening 40 years ago, I believe the chances of it developing into a crack are pretty slim.
Guitar cases are notorious for creating this type of damage.

[Tone Gopher]

Originally Posted by 73Fender

Hi guys. I was hoping to get some guidance on a possible used guitar deal. It has this ding, I am trying to get more info regarding how long it has been there etc. Supposedly, the case latch hit it. I assume there is only so much you can tell me from a picture but what do you think?

Hah, I have one of those in the top of a Gurian that was custom built for me 30+ years ago. The fang bite came in the first year as I was removing the guitar from the case at an outdoor concert - the wind caught the case lid at just the right time. It happens.

[Quickstep192]

I have a ding like that in one of my guitars that happened changing strings. A string broke as I was unwinding it; it flailed around and hit the guitar making a dent just like that one. I notice it every time I pick up the guitar. It drives me nuts. In my case, it was already my guitar so I didn't have a choice. I guess what I'm saying is that it's probably not going to be a detriment to the tone or longevity of the guitar, but if it's going to drive you nuts, then maybe it's not for you.

[73Fender]

Originally Posted by Quickstep192

I have a ding like that in one of my guitars that happened changing strings. A string broke as I was unwinding it; it flailed around and hit the guitar making a dent just like that one. I notice it every time I pick up the guitar. It drives me nuts. In my case, it was already my guitar so I didn't have a choice. I guess what I'm saying is that it's probably not going to be a detriment to the tone or longevity of the guitar, but if it's going to drive you nuts, then maybe it's not for you.

No that would not bother me as far as looks go, I think it is where my arm would cover it any way. If I did it myself that would bug me. It is a 70s Alvarez Yari, with most likely laminated sides and back (his laminate methods were supposedly not your standard method..solid wood laminates) and other wise very clean. These are known to be very rugged. Actually, back in the 70s I had one, was at a party and due to over indulging (it was the 70s), I was having trouble playing. I threw the guitar at a wall and it had no noticeable effect, maybe a small ding or two.

[73Fender]

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[Mr LV19E]

Originally Posted by 73Fender

It's a 70s Alvarez Yari. The owner said it happened when he bought it back then. First day he owned it. Thanks again for the great advice.

Funny, when I saw that purfling it reminded me of my mid 70's Yairi Rambling 12 string.
I wouldn't worry about the ding.

[73Fender]

Originally Posted by Mr LV19E

Funny, when I saw that purfling it reminded me of my mid 70's Yairi Rambling 12 string.
I wouldn't worry about the ding.

Do you still have it or do you have a great memory?

I'm recently developing an interest in the old Yairis. The high quality materials and build quality combined with the low price of entry is tempting for me.

And I like the laminate aspect too, some of these high priced boutique or major maker guitars almost scare me with their price and the TLC required.

Thanks again, this one is a remote deal, I may go for it if I can work a good price. There is a 7 day return period too.

[73Fender]

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