NOOO!! Just put a ding in my JP!!!

[Random Hero]

It's tiny, about the size of the very very tip of a guitar lead, the very pointy part, because thats what did it.

I had both leads plugged in, but for some reason decided to unplug the piezo and leave it hanging while I played along to some stuff.

As I drew my right hand back from hitting a chord, I obviously caught the lead, and it smacked into the JP. In between the pick up and pick up switch. You probably wouldnt notice it from a distance, and my hand covers it when playing.

Gutted

Thing is, my finger kinda brushes over it, on my picking hand, when playing. Could I fill it in with clear nail polish? If so, how would I get it totally level? I mean, if I did it wrong, I figure nail polish would clear it out and try again, but can that stuff damage the finish?

Any ideas?

 

[tommyindelaware]

better off just leaving it alone.......
no matter what you do it will still be visible.....
& trying to fix that may cause more problems than u will solve.....
my advice is to play the hell out out it til it gets so worn u don't notice the dimple anymore......

 

[Random Hero]

better off just leaving it alone.......
no matter what you do it will still be visible.....
& trying to fix that may cause more problems than u will solve.....
my advice is to play the hell out out it til it gets so worn u don't notice the dimple anymore......

haha, I wish it would wear away!

I wish I never unplugged the damn lead. SO I definately shouldn't try and fix it? Man, the first ding really hurts.

 

[fogman]

Never fix it!
It's part of the character!
I hate things that look perfect anyways. If the guitar stays on a shelf to look at, then the ding would be a problem!

 

[Random Hero]

There's some pics. I know it doesn't LOOK much. But it means alot.

 

[fogman]

HA! HA!

I'm sorry to laugh, but only you will know it's there!

 

[Random Hero]

 

[Philip]

come on dude, it's really tiny. I remember when I did it to my first axe. It was shiny and new and I was crying about it. Since then I've dropped it once, hit with headstock creating a huge ding on it (and I care about my guitars, still it's impossible to keep it that clean if you play it much). So don't worry mate, you can live with that,

take care,

Philip

 

[Brutalc]

Eventually you'll forget about it, like I did... when I bought my JP6 I was polishing her even if I only touched her, so once something sharp came betwen polish cloth and guitar and result of this were five long scratches on the upper horn of the guitar. They are only visible under the right angle and light, and if I someone looks at my guitar, I'm 100% he won't notice any scratches, but I knew they were there, so I just couldn't get over with that fact. But eventualy I got used to them, so I don't care about that anymore.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

All my guitars are littered with dents like this. Battle scars from playing! You will get many more. Just enjoy your axe and keep on rockin'!

 

[Jonny Dubai]

Yeh mate. You gotta let go and just keep rocking. TO is spot on. If you are playing live regular then it will get minor dings or battle scars. It will all add to the history and stories of your axe.

Jonny

 

[Spudmurphy]

haha, I wish it would wear away!

I wish I never unplugged the damn lead. SO I definately shouldn't try and fix it? Man, the first ding really hurts.

Man you don't wanna see my Les Paul that has loads os stuff going on, chunks, dings, 3 different sets of machine heads and associated screw holes.

Please leave it - don't draw attention to it.

"Ladies and Gentlemen tonights first number is ..... and before we start, come up on stage and take a look at the ding on my guitar."

My buddy makes a fortune out of making relic guitars - you wanna see what he does to 'em
Spud

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Man you don't wanna see my Les Paul that has loads os stuff going on, chunks, dings, 3 different sets of machine heads and asociated screw holes.

Please leave it - don't draw attention to it.

"Ladies and Gentlemen tonights first number is ..... and before we start, come up on stage and take a look at the ding on my guitar."

My buddy makes a fortune out of making relic guitars - you wanna see what he does to 'em
Spud

You equally don't want to see my Red Axis. Littered with dents, chips and scratches. BUT its the #1 gigging axe. Thats why its not in pristine condition!

 

[doubleR]

Do a Google search for "relic guitars" and you'll see that people pay big bucks for faux aged axes.

Yours is on it's way to being aged naturally!

 

[NorM]

The first one is tough. But it's character, love, and what makes the guitar unmistakably yours. Play the hell out of it and become the best guitar player you can. That'll show that dent who's boss.

 

[Brutalc]

btw. check the Stevie Ray Vaughan's strat...

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

btw. check the Stevie Ray Vaughan's strat...

I think much of that can but put down to abuse as much as use!

 

[fogman]

btw. check the Stevie Ray Vaughan's strat...

and Rory Gallagher!

 

[Random Hero]

nah hopefully i'll get over it!

 

[Eilif]

Ouch! My first ding killed me.

http://www.dien.com/damage.jpg

But I've gotten over it. I'd say yours is too small to do anything with. For mine, I filled it in with automotive paint that's a fairly close match. Ya, it sucks, but that's life. It's still an awesome guitar.