Good day everyone,
My new solid mahogany Eastman ukulele arrived this morning. I was a shopworn sale, so I wasn't expecting perfection, and I'm not upset with any of the minor cosmetic issues.
It has a nitrocellulose gloss lacquer finish and there are cracks in the lacquer on both sides of the lower bout. The lines running from the front to the back.
Does this need to get repaired or is any special care required? They're only visible from specific angles and they can't be felt at all with my fingers or nails or anything. Do you think the cracks were a result of extreme cold temps that it was delivered in? A delivery attempt was made yesterday, and I missed it, so I don't know how it was stored overnight, or whether or not the back of FedEx trucks are well heated. It was -29 C (-20 F) when the uke was delivered this morning.
Also, there are some small chips by the A string slot in the bone nut, but the string appears to be securely seated, so I don't think it should be a problem. I couldn't get a good picture, but you can see some shadows on both sides of the A string.
When I first picked up the box from the courier, I heard something rattling around and I got worried the uke was damaged, but luckily it was a free humidifier that the company included for shipping. That was a nice surprise.
I don't think any of these are deal breakers for a shopworn instrument. Do you guys agree?
Thanks everyone!
My new solid mahogany Eastman ukulele arrived this morning. I was a shopworn sale, so I wasn't expecting perfection, and I'm not upset with any of the minor cosmetic issues.
It has a nitrocellulose gloss lacquer finish and there are cracks in the lacquer on both sides of the lower bout. The lines running from the front to the back.
Does this need to get repaired or is any special care required? They're only visible from specific angles and they can't be felt at all with my fingers or nails or anything. Do you think the cracks were a result of extreme cold temps that it was delivered in? A delivery attempt was made yesterday, and I missed it, so I don't know how it was stored overnight, or whether or not the back of FedEx trucks are well heated. It was -29 C (-20 F) when the uke was delivered this morning.
Also, there are some small chips by the A string slot in the bone nut, but the string appears to be securely seated, so I don't think it should be a problem. I couldn't get a good picture, but you can see some shadows on both sides of the A string.
When I first picked up the box from the courier, I heard something rattling around and I got worried the uke was damaged, but luckily it was a free humidifier that the company included for shipping. That was a nice surprise.
I don't think any of these are deal breakers for a shopworn instrument. Do you guys agree?
Thanks everyone!
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