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Ahmed Flamenco

 

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How to remove a dent from a polished... 
Hi everybody
I've just bought a new flamenco guitar and it is awesome but there is a little thing that makes me angry
there is a small dent in the neck close to the first fret
Is there any kind of polish I can use to solve this problem?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 22 2014 22:34:01
 
12850bd

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ahmed Flamenco) 
If the neck is lacquered which I assume it is.. it is difficult to fix. If you want to remove the finish you can apply a damp cloth and heat the other side with an hot iron and the wood will absorb the moisture and swell. You then need to reapply the finish.....personally I wouldnt bother.
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BarkellWH

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ahmed Flamenco) 
Look on that dent as a badge of honor, much as you would look on a dueling scar on the cheek in the 19th century. If you play the guitar the way it ought to be played, it won't be the last dent or scratch.

Cheers,

Bill

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 22 2014 23:32:47

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to BarkellWH) 
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it won't be the last dent or scratch.


Exactly, get used to the fact that guitars have scratches.

Its like owning a dune buggy and complaining about sand getting
all over it.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 22 2014 23:59:15
 
estebanana

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ahmed Flamenco) 
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Its like owning a dune buggy and complaining about sand getting
all over it.


Ole'

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 23 2014 0:49:25
 
Ricardo

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ahmed Flamenco) 
Perfect blemish free guitars scare me...I won't go near em.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 23 2014 6:57:28
 
Adam

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ricardo) 
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ORIGINAL: Ricardo

Perfect blemish free guitars scare me...I won't go near em.


Ricardo, I thought any guitars not covered in blood scared you?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 23 2014 11:44:35
 
Ricardo

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Adam) 
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ORIGINAL: Adam

quote:

ORIGINAL: Ricardo

Perfect blemish free guitars scare me...I won't go near em.


Ricardo, I thought any guitars not covered in blood scared you?



A modification I offer to any guitar...plus quick break in. My prices have gone up however.



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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 23 2014 13:30:18
 
britguy

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ricardo) 
Not appropriate for this post; but - nice rosette.

What make/model/ whatever, is that guitar?

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 24 2014 15:24:12
 
Ricardo

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to britguy) 
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ORIGINAL: britguy

Not appropriate for this post; but - nice rosette.

What make/model/ whatever, is that guitar?


It's very "crusades-ish" isn't it?

Hermanos Sanchis Lopez 1F ARCE (maple back and sides). It's had a rough life, obviously, but man it sounds good for being a poor factory creation.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 24 2014 16:54:19
 
britguy

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RE: How to remove a dent from a poli... (in reply to Ricardo) 
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It's had a rough life, obviously, but man it sounds good for being a poor factory creation.


Well, looks in pretty good shape in the pic. in spite of the gore. (Sangre y arena quizas?)

And I'm glad you're not one of those guitar snobs who only play 'famous name' instruments.

I also have a couple of inexpensive 'factory creations' that play pretty good, too. . .

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