https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:52:26 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377749 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:09:59 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance EzraplaysEzra https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377749 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377744 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:33:45 +0000
Before parting with money, I'd want a luthier to look at the guitar.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377744 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377741 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:55:16 +0000
OK so if its a crack in the clear coat, its not a big deal to fix.... or not heaven bother... but the seller saying fixing it will compromise the intererity of the guitar???? Well that's just silly. A scratch is a scratch...my feeling is its more and the seller is hiding something]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance s1120 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-377741 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-43252 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:29:51 +0000
I had a question regarding repairing the finish on a Gibson Firebird VII I'd like to purchase from a seller. I've seen pictures of the guitar, and it seems to be in extremely good shape, with the exception of some wear on the side of the neck where the fretboard is attached. Initially, I thought it looked like actual cracking, but the seller informed me it is the paint checking around the neck. He also assured me that it was just the clear coat. I followed up by asking him if this was something that could be repaired, and he mentioned he wouldn't recommend repairing it as it could compromise the integrity of the guitar. I've been playing guitar for many years, but unfortunately don't know much about guitar repair. I would very much like to get this guitar and have this damage repaired if possible. It's not something I'd be doing myself, I'd be taking it to a professional. Still, I'd like to find out prior to purchasing if this is simple cosmetic damage which could be fixed relatively easily. I'd be willing to shell out some extra money to get it repaired properly. It seems to be happening on both sides of the guitar neck. I've included a link to some pictures below.

Much thanks,

David

pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlove/7904197974/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlove/7904201634/in/photostream]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance dlove https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/repairing-finish-on-gibson-firebird-vii/#post-43252