Finish crack? Need advice...

DADGAD · June 2nd, 2004, 10:37 AM

I picked up a very nice Platinum SG for a low price because of a finish crack. It is a hairline crack in the back of the headstock that runs from the center of the E6 Grover tuner to the center of the B2 tuner. I tried to flex the headstock and there is no movement in the area. The overall tuning stability is excellent.

Reflected light on the face of the headstock forms a straight line. On the back, a line of light is offset slightly across the crack, indicating to me that it is not flat. Also, the factory finish in the area is so thick that I can barely make out the serial number.

What am I dealing with here and what could have caused it? What could be done to repair it?

Thanks for your replies,

Gary

lenny · June 2nd, 2004, 05:40 PM

i think your best course of action is to play it, and dont worry about it
but then again, i'm no expert
:?

June 2nd, 2004, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
DADGAD Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 764	Finish crack? Need advice... I picked up a very nice Platinum SG for a low price because of a finish crack. It is a hairline crack in the back of the headstock that runs from the center of the E6 Grover tuner to the center of the B2 tuner. I tried to flex the headstock and there is no movement in the area. The overall tuning stability is excellent. Reflected light on the face of the headstock forms a straight line. On the back, a line of light is offset slightly across the crack, indicating to me that it is not flat. Also, the factory finish in the area is so thick that I can barely make out the serial number. What am I dealing with here and what could have caused it? What could be done to repair it? Thanks for your replies, Gary

June 2nd, 2004, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
lenny Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Haven, CT. USA Posts: 3,219	i think your best course of action is to play it, and dont worry about it but then again, i'm no expert :?