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blacktrix
post Oct 23 2007, 11:06 PM

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Nope. But congrats, you got your first battle damage!
There ARE guitar painting services, but they are expensive and some might not do a good job. I'm sure some of our forum members can point you out to a good one.

But be brave....... check for major dents and more importantly, cracks. If there are cracks on the neck, it's usually VERY bad. But the major damage from a fallen guitar, are usually the neck area, so hold your breath, and check that area properly. If it's bad, you gotta send it to a luthier. Tham is highly recommended, but must know the extend of the damage....... and remember, they can cost alot.

But in all seriousness, very sorry for your guitar. Make SURE you get your "friend" to pay for the damages to make them know your serous and very PO'ed about the incident.
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post Oct 23 2007, 11:22 PM

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How complex is the damage? Please take some pictures then we can evaluate.
Also, in the mean time, what model and finish is your guitar?
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post Oct 24 2007, 09:20 AM

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Your picture link is broken. Get it from http://www.ibanez.com
And everyone is correct...... you'll have to repaint the ENTIRE guitar otherwise it'll stand out like a sore thumb.
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post Oct 24 2007, 03:47 PM

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Sorry mate. Still don't know which guitar you are using... model name?
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post Oct 24 2007, 10:57 PM

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Highly unlikely, but plug into an amp and see if the pickups work.
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post Oct 24 2007, 11:50 PM

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Hahahah.... well, don't worry man... Like everyone says, it's the scars of war... let it be. It adds character to the guitar and you can have a tale to tell to it....
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post Oct 25 2007, 07:37 PM

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But sometimes, cracked guitars actually sound better!
the guitarist for A Perfect Circle SWEARS by his broken neck Les Paul Standard and says "it sounds better when I accidentally cracked the neck one day." Zakk's infamous Bottlecapped Les Paul, Rebel, also has a broken neck, but he still absolutely loves that guitar and still says it's one of the better sounding Les Pauls he has..... now THAT guitar is throughly bruised and abused! Even set on fire!

 

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