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03-11-2021, 05:07 AM
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Crack repair
Hello, this is a Gibson Blues Master and I'm thinking of getting it at a very good price because of this crack in the back. This picture is the only reference I have so I don't know if it's all the way through the wood but I'm being told it isn't. Anyway, assuming the worst, is it repairable and how would a luthier go about fixing this and how much should I expect to pay? Thanks in advance for an input.
OK, so I can't figure out how to post the picture and the FAQ explanation is clear as mud. There is no "manage attachments" button on this page.... Last edited by blinddog; 03-11-2021 at 05:18 AM. Reason: picture 
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03-11-2021, 05:31 AM
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if you have a facebook account, upload it to facebook,
when viewing the full image, right click inside the image area, click on save image link or image link location. open up a new post / or edit existing post, click the picture icon in the edit window, and paste the link from facebook there. imgur also is a free hosting site, you can create an account there and do pretty much the same steps
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03-11-2021, 09:54 AM
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https://www.blinddogstudios.com/specials
Here's a link to the picture, why does this have to be so hard???
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03-11-2021, 12:54 PM
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Terrible photo, but that is not an easy repair. The back seam has opened up, which means that the back center reinforcement strip is loose and so are a couple of the back braces.
This also casts doubt about what else may be loose, and what kind of harsh humidity changes the guitar has been through.
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03-11-2021, 02:31 PM
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03-11-2021, 02:33 PM
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03-11-2021, 02:37 PM
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1) you need to be a charter member (which is super inexpensive but pays the bills to run the servers etc) 2) you click the GO ADVANCED button which gives you extra editing features including manage attachments very clear, no mud
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03-13-2021, 02:12 PM
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To repair the crack, it needs to re-humidified first to see how the back plates respond. If the seam closes up when re-humidified, then the back plate seam, back strip and any loose braces will need to be glued and clamped. If you're looking for a guitar to play right now, and not just a "project", I'd pass on this one.
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04-10-2021, 11:39 AM
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I did pass on it. I think it sold for around $800
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