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I very recently had an Eastman Pagelli returned to me due to a failed Reverb transaction. The top was apparently compressed or shocked on the return trip back to me and it now suffers from numerous lacquer cracks. The thread describing the situation with photos can be seen here: Guitar Returned from Reverb Buyer with Finish Cracks. Some of the posters have indicated that the cracks can be reduced in appearance with the use of lacquer amalgamator. I was wondering what the process is for doing this. I read on the web that because the crack occurs at the interface between the wood and the lacquer that the crack needs to be opened up from the top of the finish to allow the lacquer amalgamator to seep into the crack and melt the existing lacquer to cause the crack to fade. After allowing time for the melted lacquer to sufficiently cure, the crack depressions are then leveled with more lacquer and then when that has cured enough the finish in that area is buffed out. Is that the general process for doing this kind of repair?
My other question has to do with cost and the level of restoration expertise to do this sort of thing. Reverb will cover the cost of the repairs and is asking for a luthier estimate. Given the amount of fine work and time required, it would seem to be a rather costly repair that would need to be done by someone who specializes in this kind of thing. Any rough ideas about cost and level of expertise needed are appreciated. I will then seek out an appropriate luthier for the estimate and repair work.
Thanks!
Bill
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12-24-2020 06:05 PM
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Here's the process as outlined by Frank Ford:
FRETS.COM
Doc
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contact curt wilson of old school guitar...he's a finish specialist...gets incredible results
Old School Guitar Repair >> Contact
cheers
ps- he's also a member here!
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Originally Posted by Ol Burns
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Originally Posted by neatomic
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that Martin in the link had some pretty extensive checking
no way I'd use that technique on a guitar w/ just a few incidental checks, just imo
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
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Bill, I was referring to the guitar in the link Ol Burns posted--all that lacquering and sanding seems a bit overkill for a guitar like yours. the technique you just linked is less severe but takes up to a month to dry. I'd still just leave it alone and sell the guitar as is, just imo. I don't get people that can't live w/ a few harmless checks, but then again I'm not them.
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
metronome recommendations please
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