Ugh it finally happened!

Aarfy · Mar 13, 2021

My dogs got under my feet and caused me to trip over and crash into my D40 (2020 Oxnard) - some very light back of headstock damage, but more disheartening is the dings on the back of the neck - down by the 10-12th frets

I’m telling myself it’s the life of a guitar, and I can still play (really no playability issues, and it’s rare I’m down that far anyway). Only I’ll know as I’m not planning on selling (I guess you all now also know!)

thankfully the recently acquired f50 was unscathed! No more dogs in myoffice/guitar room!

there is also now a nice big mark in the wall. Am glad to see the legendary build quality of guild remains - could have been a. Lot worse - I got off lightly!

Rambozo96 · Mar 14, 2021

I don’t know if it’ll work but some dents can be steamed out

Rambozo96 · Mar 14, 2021

Also my nicer stuff is in a hardshell case when not used. That was my policy after snapping the neck on a Fernandes Jackson Dinky copy that I loved. Was renecked but was never really the same.

Aarfy · Mar 14, 2021

Thanks, Rambozo!

I don’t think this is one that could be remedied - there’s a small amount of finish “checking” (very small) and a reasonably deep-ish edent - luckily even when down around the 12th I can’t feel it - and just glad I didn’t crack or break the neck - have hardshells- might start using them again! (I just love having them at hand for inbetween calls! I guess it’s not too much more effort to unlatch a case if it means they’ll be safe!)

sounds like it can happen to the best of us!

GGJaguar · Mar 14, 2021

Ugh! Dogs and (little) kids around my guitars made me crazy. Glad the damage was minimal.

F312 · Mar 14, 2021

Well, it doesn't sound minimal, and I feel your sorrow. You can't blame your dogs, they were just being dogs, which are not responsible. You must take this moment and secure your guitars, in the event you have little kids around or cats and dogs that roam their territory. I hope this is the end of your tales of guitar mishaps.

Ralph

Aarfy · Mar 14, 2021

Thanks all - and in all honesty it’s all probably overblown in my head - it is truly minimal in the grand scheme of things, but lesson learned - and dogs were not blamed - good buddies just wanted to be in the room with me!

F312 · Mar 14, 2021

Aarfy said:
Thanks all - and in all honesty it’s all probably overblown in my head - it is truly minimal in the grand scheme of things, but lesson learned - and dogs were not blamed - good buddies just wanted to be in the room with me!

You're taking it on the chin, but these guitars are to blame for the shape they come in.

Ralph

jedzep · Mar 14, 2021

Instead of stands, I've always hung them. It keeps them easily accessible, adds beauty to the room and keeps them safe from younger, inquisitive, brats, dogs and stumbles.

F312 · Mar 14, 2021

Nice lineup, ...and the lineup is...

Ralph

jedzep · Mar 14, 2021

Sorry, the Guilds are on the other wall, but L-R Gibson J50, Martin(s) D16H, OM21, and 0018.

richardp69 · Mar 14, 2021

Dogs and cats over guitars, hands down, no question about it. Although I truly do love my guitars as well.

Stuball48 · Mar 14, 2021

D40s are wonderful and feel some of your pain. But it could have been worse as you already mentioned -- could have been the F50 you just got from Richard.

chazmo · Mar 14, 2021

C'est la vie, man.

Aarfy · Mar 14, 2021

Yea very grateful it was not! It’s a lesson - hardshells or walls for me - although one of dogs has the ability to jump and clear several feet off the floor so I’m thinking cases might be the safest option!

chazmo · Mar 14, 2021

Aarfy, you have one life to live, and it's short. Just don't worry about it. How likely is that to happen again? Just stop being so clumsy!!!!

Aarfy · Mar 14, 2021

The instigator and the partner in crime as a little thread cleanse - the more time that passes the less I’ll be bothered about it - it was made to be played and still can be!

Stuball48 · Mar 14, 2021

Innocent looking -- to me

jedzep · Mar 14, 2021

Don't know if this makes you feel any better, but Mojo is a valid condition for lovers of guitars that look worse than they play. I bought this early 60's Hoboken era F30 for a great price in 'as is' condition. I would compare it to the tone of small bod spruce/hog Martins any day, but with the funky back I haven't gotten around to re-finishing, the BB shot hole in the top below the high E bridge pin, and the name Andy scratched into the bass side upper bout, I can't be worried about the cosmetics. Dropping those expectations has allowed me to pick up better quality players for reduced prices,

richardp69 · Mar 14, 2021

Aarfy said:
The instigator and the partner in crime as a little thread cleanse - the more time that passes the less I’ll be bothered about it - it was made to be played and still can be!

Awwwww. Who could get mad at those guys. Sweet!!!!

Ugh it finally happened!

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