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Hi friends, quick question. I just received a guitar from an estate type sale and discovered this (see pic) under the pickguard.
Could this be spot repaired or would it require full refinish of the top? Also approx. how much would this damage detract from a guitars value?
This is a 2002 Custom H-575 with spruce top, Gold hardware and a Ren Wall (HRW) pickup.
Thanks in advance.
Jeff
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11-19-2022 02:44 PM
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My guess is yes on a localized finish repair. The area will be under a new pickguard I imagine. That's what I would do. The value impact as is is probably 20-30% if I was interested. That would maybe cover the finish repair. Decent 575s sellers are asking in the low 3's.
How is the rest of the instrument condition?
Are you wanting to flip it or keep it? If it's a great player, fix it. If it has other deficiencies and not your deal move it.
My 2 cents. I like these guitars especially with that pu.
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I paid $4000, it has a bound ebony fingerboard, spruce top and gold hardware. (and presumably was in excellent shape ) Except for the damage its excellent, no major dings or scratches, sounds great and plays great. Also good acoustic tone ( a little midrange but fairly loud).
Thanks so much for the help.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by davang55
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I'm in the Houston area. Thanks for taking the time to help.
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I don't know if they do repairs like this, but you might want to call Fuller's Vintage in Houston to see if they know anyone local.
Nice guitar! I took the pickguard off of my 575 since I mostly play fingerstyle and don't really need a pickguard. You might want to just make sure the damage is stable and put the pickguard back on.
I don't really like the pointy pickguards that Heritage uses. One my 535, I have more of a Gibson style pick guard (installed by a former owner) that I prefer. That's another option you might want to consider.
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Last edited by Flat; 11-20-2022 at 06:33 AM.
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You could get a good Luthier to do a spot repair, as it is under the pickguard it is a bit less critical. Ideally I would refinish the top. I did this recently on a 70 yr old archtop that was my dads.
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Originally Posted by davang55
I enjoy reading and thinking about your guitar and what might be in store for the two of you. You're on a good path and I expect whatever you decide to do will be very good. It certainly would be good to hear an update when things get settled.
These guitars reflect a personality and vibe that is very enjoyable.
Cheers
Steve
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Hi, D,
Looks like "gassing" from the pickguard . . . common among some older instruments. The same thing happened to my brother's ES125TDC I inherited that was kept in the attic in Florida for years. Fortunately, I didn't have surface damage but the pickguard disintegrated when I removed it. Unless you're a collector, take it to a qualified luthier and have him fix it.
Marinero
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The H-575 Custom spruce top is the guitar that Mimi Fox plays (basically). There are not many available.
If it bothers you, refinish the top. It might look nice as a natural. It doesn't look like the spruce is damaged.
Here is an article about Vince Lewis and his Heritage. He has a HRW pickup on his. That pickup does sound good to me as the neck pickup on an archtop.
Jazz Guitar Beauties: Custom Trans-Amber Quilted Maple Heritage Archtop – Vince Lewis – Jazz Guitar Life
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I would take it to Ed Schaefer in Austin he knows what he is doing!
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He's sending it back. Good decision imo.
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Thanks for your interest. I put all the factors into consideration mentioned here on the forum and returned the guitar. It was a nice one, but I had a feee ticket to return especially since I overpaid anyway.
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