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Topic: Removing Scratches From My Martin
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stargazer
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posted 08-07-2004 01:31 AM
  
Well, i'm frustrated because after picking up my Martin 00016SGT from the pond shop after 3 weeks, it had very light scratches on the pick guard (i don't use a pick) and 2 not so light scratches on the finish.
A friend who is knowlegeble about this said someone played it with a ring on. (ouch)
My question, does anyone know any methods to remove these scratches? They just bother me, and I didn't make them. My friend says he can fill them but they will still be visible. He also feels the lacquer may look uneven when gone over. Maybe I should just relax, but it'd be interesting to get another opinion. Thanks in advance...
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Peter Cree
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posted 08-07-2004 08:23 AM
If you can still see the scratches with a nitro fill in, then it's not a good job. No offense to your friend.Try Mequires Scratch X. It should take off the scratches with no harm to the finish. |
Rick Turner
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posted 08-07-2004 09:45 AM
Relax. A guitar with no scratches is a guitar that is not played much. I hate seeing old guitars with no signs of being played. I can only imagine that the guitar is regarded as an object of fear or an icon to be admired but not used. |
stargazer
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posted 08-08-2004 12:06 AM
Thanks for both of your responses. Peter, is the Mequires something that can be done by an unexperienced neophyte or does this need to be applied by someone who knows what they're doing. Can you recommend someone in Southern CA -Los Angeles and Vicinity? Thanks ... Rick,
You are absolutely right. Just a little fanatic right now. Guess i'll calm down after i've been playing awhile. |
Herman Arendsen
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posted 08-08-2004 05:24 AM
Heey stargazer relax,1. Fuck the guy who dit this. It is not the scratch, it is way people disrespect your beloved ones. Do some proper cursing and lay a spell on those senseless guys. 2. Honour your name, lay back, stargaze and play. Otherwise your name would be scratchgazer. 2. Be glad you can affort a Martin. I have to make one from a kit. Herman
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Peter Cree
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posted 08-08-2004 07:20 AM
It's easy,easy,easy. Wipe on, wipe off. Finish with no.2 polish. Cost you a couple of bucks.I'm in both camps on this one. On one hand a simple fine rubbing compound/polish can really keep the finish free of the little scratches and spills. On the other hand a beat up but good guitar can have that "magic". I keep mine clean and play the hell out of them. I still think guitarists hold on to the original finish myth a little too strongly. Judging by the cracks and scratch repairs I get. Recently got a D-28 with a really badly repaired crack from a well known luthier shop here. Takes alot of value out of what should be a nearly pristene instrument. |
stargazer
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posted 08-08-2004 10:30 AM
Hilariours! Scratchgazer? Too much. Honor the name? Now that's good advice ! quote:
Originally posted by Herman Arendsen:
Heey stargazer relax,1. Fuck the guy who dit this. It is not the scratch, it is way people disrespect your beloved ones. Do some proper cursing and lay a spell on those senseless guys. 2. Honour your name, lay back, stargaze and play. Otherwise your name would be scratchgazer. 2. Be glad you can affort a Martin. I have to make one from a kit. Herman
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stargazer
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posted 08-08-2004 10:41 AM
Hey Peter,
Thanks for the advice. Going to do it. And this will blend in nicely with the lacquer?(repetitive concern, its just hard to believe)
Enjoying your guitar and playing it is no.1, maintaining its value is a consideration. For this particular guitar, one day may want to trade up. May not, but would like to have that option.
Also, as a visual artist, just love the way the instrument looks as well as sounds.This may be a handicap, but the easy option you gave seems painless enough. Peter you absolutely rock to share your knowledge as you do. Invaluable contributer to this wonderful forum. Sincerest Gratitude for your time,
stargazer quote:
Originally posted by Peter Cree:
It's easy,easy,easy. Wipe on, wipe off. Finish with no.2 polish. Cost you a couple of bucks.I'm in both camps on this one. On one hand a simple fine rubbing compound/polish can really keep the finish free of the little scratches and spills. On the other hand a beat up but good guitar can have that "magic". I keep mine clean and play the hell out of them. I still think guitarists hold on to the original finish myth a little too strongly. Judging by the cracks and scratch repairs I get. Recently got a D-28 with a really badly repaired crack from a well known luthier shop here. Takes alot of value out of what should be a nearly pristene instrument.
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Bill Motsko
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posted 08-11-2004 03:06 PM
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Originally posted by Rick Turner:
Relax. A guitar with no scratches is a guitar that is not played much. I hate seeing old guitars with no signs of being played. I can only imagine that the guitar is regarded as an object of fear or an icon to be admired but not used.
Hey, Rick I agree with you 100%! Unless....
you let Ritchie Havens (God bless him) play
it. 
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Peter Cree
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posted 08-12-2004 11:57 AM
Thanks , Stargazer,I do what I can and not everyone agrees. in fact Rick is organizing a group of forumites to come to my house with torches....... But I DO rock!!!! |
