and the big reveal!
and the big reveal! View attachment 19654View attachment 19655
Whoa, he sanded the heel right off.
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any number of guitars with a properly done modern heel joint and some wank does this to a '59. Unbelievable.
As long as it still plays well that's all good. The way it is shaped now might work well. That top is really nice.
I think that is the only thing making it work. If you do a bit of refinishing it should be okay. I would just be careful about the neck.Plays, sounds, sustains, resonates & feels great. Glad it has a long tenon though!
Nailed it!' 59 Standard Aged Cherry
What is the risk?Not a big D’Addario strap button guy, but will probably leave these as is. The risk/reward ratio is giving me pause. Note the sanded neck. View attachment 19652
Or never play behind your head.Could be a lot worse. I would probably put a close matching color on it with a thin layer of laquer to make it less obvious.
If he does plan on playing behind his head atleast there is no hard corner to give him a nasty bump in the head.Or never play behind your head.