WCBarnes
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In a recent Mya Moe unscripted series video Gordon stressed the importance of having a local luthier to handle repairs. As luck, or lack there of, would have it the day after I watched the video I took out my uke and the soundboard was cracked. My storage system is based off coolkayaker1's "uke condo" set up and the humidity was around 40%, so I don't think it was because it was too dry. Additionally, the uke is brand new (I have owned it for only 30 days). I reached out to the maker and he was great. He gave me the option of taking a partial refund or shipping the uke back to him for a full refund and start over with a new uke.
Should I consider taking a partial refund and finding a luthier to repair the uke? If so, what is the best way to find a luthier? I assume if it is repaired correctly it would still sound right, but would lower the resale value (not planning on selling now, but looking at the future). Or would it just be better to have him make a new one?
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Should I consider taking a partial refund and finding a luthier to repair the uke? If so, what is the best way to find a luthier? I assume if it is repaired correctly it would still sound right, but would lower the resale value (not planning on selling now, but looking at the future). Or would it just be better to have him make a new one?
Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!