Does it bug you that picking scratches get into the finish of your Axis?

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I used to be really careful in trying to keep my balls super minty and fresh looking, but it's almost impossible.
I would occasionally rub them out with an automotive cleaner wax or polishing compound, but wonding if I should just play the darn things and be done with it?

 

[brasco68]

I have pick scratches on both of my Axis Super Sports. It goes with territory of playing...they are just mojo marks. My advice...just play the damn thing!

 

[ozzyrules]

My brand new BFR ASS(NOS) has pick scratches. It arrived that way. Just "play ball".

 

[TSHOW]

Don't sweat a few war wounds.....It goes with the territory....Just be as careful as you can.......Ignore the rest!!!! Believe me, I am OCD about that too.......!!!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Play it, enjoy it and don't worry!

All my guitars are littered with dings, dents and scratches and I would not have it any other way! I play them and gig them, they are not a museum piece!

 

[acwild]

It's ok to scratch your Balls.

 

[TSHOW]

Acwild......That was funny!!!!

 

[ScoobySteve]

Only way to fix this is to play with a more controlled range of motion or play an axe with a pick guard. Or live with them. Instruments are meant to be played, I understand that for many people, aesthetics are important but they take little precednece to actual playing. Besides the EBMM poly finish holds up way better to certain big company thin nitro finishes. I've owned a couple and despite some having pick guards, those scratch turned into hard cracks over time. This isn't an Axis issue IMO. It'd any wooden instrument with a finish and I'd say in terms of resiliency EBMM stacks up at the top.

Just my .02

 

[Spudmurphy]

I concur with what the guys have said above.
FWIW - the compound sold by guitarscratch remover.com is excellent at removing pic scratches. Super fine compound that leaves no haze. I've used it on my nitro celly 1935 Archtop too and it's all ok. If you contact the company they will advise what product to use and sometimes they have deals (bogof) so you may be able to share the order with a friend - it's silicone free too.
If you look at the general discussion part of the forum I posted a thread on this compound. The company then asked if they could link into it as the results were phenomenal. If the scratches were in a pickguard then I wouldn't be worried one bit.

 

[threeminutesboy]

play with your fingers

more seriously, I don't give a damn

 

[Jamie M]

mine is quite bad in certain lights it looks very scuffed but its a tool that is there to be used so i dont worry about cosmetics that much

 

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

It's ok to scratch your Balls.

Thanks, I feel much better now

 

[The Devil]

I lIke the bumps and lumps, it gives them character, look at Rory Gallagher's guitar!

Only trouble with EBMM guitars is the finish is so tough I'll be gone before my guitars get half as bad as his!

Don't want to do a "relic" job on my guitars either as I think they should "earn" their battle scars and have their stories behind them.

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[beej]

My most loved ones have lots of battle scars. It's good to show the mileage if you ask me.

 

[aleclee]

I only care when I'm looking at my guitars. When I'm playing, I can't see the scratches and am having so much fun I probably wouldn't notice even if I could see 'em while playing.

 

[straycat113]

I can assure you the longer you have the guitar the less you will notice the dings, dents and scratches.

 

[dr. simple]

Thank YOU, Spudmurphy, and if anyone doubts what he said about the compound sold by guitarscratchremover.com, I am here to tell you that I just got it today, and I am AMAZED.

I've had the guitar of my dreams for just over four months - a Luke in Blue Pearl with a matching headstock and piezo bridge. I was SO disappointed to see the scratch marks after such a short time, and tonight they are GONE.

WOW.

I concur with what the guys have said above.
FWIW - the compound sold by guitarscratch remover.com is excellent at removing pic scratches. Super fine compound that leaves no haze. I've used it on my nitro celly 1935 Archtop too and it's all ok. If you contact the company they will advise what product to use and sometimes they have deals (bogof) so you may be able to share the order with a friend - it's silicone free too.
If you look at the general discussion part of the forum I posted a thread on this compound. The company then asked if they could link into it as the results were phenomenal. If the scratches were in a pickguard then I wouldn't be worried one bit.

 

[T- Bone]

Just buy a clear static sticker and cut it out in the shape you want it. Ive seen them on the net before but Im too lazy to look right now

 

[T- Bone]

Ok, I found it. Try one of these on your balls New Page 1

They protect your balls but without hiding the beauty

 

[Spudmurphy]

Thank YOU, Spudmurphy, and if anyone doubts what he said about the compound sold by guitarscratchremover.com, I am here to tell you that I just got it today, and I am AMAZED.

WOW.

Great stuff - it worked really well for my deep scratch - so pic swirls should be a doddle.
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