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So my guitar fell on the floor and....

Unread post by Lbacker » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:22 am

My guitar is all cracked up..have a look. It fell flat, soundhole down and scared the crud out of me. :cry: If you guys could let me know how this is going to effect the sound. It also looks like the crack is spreading. Its a Washburn guitar, but its my first and my baby so I'm concerned. Thanks!

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Unread post by Yakko » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:26 am

That sux man.. You might be able to get a luthier to fix it.....If I were you I might look at a new one... Sorrry
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Unread post by douge006 » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:35 am

I think if you took it to a luthier they would be able to fix it for you. From what I know the headstock and the neck arent all one piece, so im sure the luthier could take it apart reglue it, and it would be good as new.
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Unread post by sfmartins » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:36 am

Yeah, see if the luthier can fix it as soon as possible. Anyway, it might get too expensive...

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Unread post by mattinbeloit » Tue Apr 25, 2006 12:47 pm

Oh man I would be shitting bricks... Anyway, don't worry, I think a glue job is in order and you will be back to normal. Untill then, I would losen the string a little but not all the way.
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Unread post by Lbacker » Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:00 pm

mattinbeloit wrote:Oh man I would be shitting bricks... Anyway, don't worry, I think a glue job is in order and you will be back to normal. Untill then, I would losen the string a little but not all the way.
Really? I was wondering if loosening the strings would stop the crack from spreading..cause i swear it is spreading. I still wanna play it cause its the only guitar I have, and its driving me crazy not playin. I guess it must rest for a while though :(
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Unread post by Trippin Hillbilly » Tue Apr 25, 2006 3:51 pm

Oh man, sorry dude. That really sucks. I would definately loosen the strings, alot. And get it to a luthier asap. Best of luck.
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Unread post by mangold » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:28 pm

what kinda guitar is it?
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Unread post by Lbacker » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:06 pm

Washburn D8...solid spruce top, mahog sides. My first guitar about 2 1/2 years ago about 230 bucks or so..it sounds like a gem..but i really think that it sounds weird now cause the cracks...Might be just my mind tho. Got a lot of sentimental value to me...my first baby.
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Unread post by 6_strings_for_life » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:21 pm

:( man down :(

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Unread post by mangold » Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:22 pm

Lbacker wrote:Washburn D8...solid spruce top, mahog sides. My first guitar about 2 1/2 years ago about 230 bucks or so..it sounds like a gem..but i really think that it sounds weird now cause the cracks...Might be just my mind tho. Got a lot of sentimental value to me...my first baby.
thats a damn good economy guitar and my guitar is like exactly the sam,e, cheap as hell, old, and my first. love the sound of it to, wouldnt trade it.
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Unread post by Lbacker » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:42 pm

praisedave wrote:
Lbacker wrote:Washburn D8...solid spruce top, mahog sides. My first guitar about 2 1/2 years ago about 230 bucks or so..it sounds like a gem..but i really think that it sounds weird now cause the cracks...Might be just my mind tho. Got a lot of sentimental value to me...my first baby.
thats a damn good economy guitar and my guitar is like exactly the sam,e, cheap as hell, old, and my first. love the sound of it to, wouldnt trade it.
...thats exactly right...
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Unread post by mangold » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:19 pm

Lbacker wrote:
praisedave wrote:
Lbacker wrote:Washburn D8...solid spruce top, mahog sides. My first guitar about 2 1/2 years ago about 230 bucks or so..it sounds like a gem..but i really think that it sounds weird now cause the cracks...Might be just my mind tho. Got a lot of sentimental value to me...my first baby.
thats a damn good economy guitar and my guitar is like exactly the sam,e, cheap as hell, old, and my first. love the sound of it to, wouldnt trade it.
...thats exactly right...
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Unread post by Yakko » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:29 am

I have a vintage one from the 70's. It has an awesome smell and beautiful sound...
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Unread post by Grachi » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:09 am

yes! haha i thought I was alone in liking the smell of guitar wood i don't hear much about it on these forums. I like to occasionally get my shnoze real close to the sound hole and take it that crisp wood smell
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