MojoTooth said:
Unless it was a great deal to begin with I would not, I just don't like to put money into something that is immediately going to require a repair, unless the cost of the guitar plus the repair ends up being equal to or less than the value of the guitar if it wasn't damaged. Thats just me though and I may miss out on some great guitars because of it.
I totally agree with you Mojo. Some folks are good at repairs. Others have a shop that is reasonable, reliable and relatively close. Those factors limit the risk, but you are going out on a limb when investing in a project.
My whole point was that buying a well repaired instrument should not be scary. A good playing solid guitar with a few scars has exactly the same potential sonic value as the most pristine example. It just doesn't look as nice.
One might even argue that a heavily used guitar sounds better. Daily jams can have cosmetic and structural consequences, but there are long term rewards. Besides, nobody can see the finish on an instrument through a microphone.
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