Cracked my Pono..Help!
- Thread starter shane v
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itsme
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How did you manage to do that? 
I'm sure it can be repaired.
I'm sure it can be repaired.
shane v
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..I had it in my hand and knelt down to pick something up and it got trapped under my knee.....I heard it, and then had to wait a minute to look at it...it sounded worse that it looks...still, ruined my week...
chiefnoda
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Hi
It looks like a very clean crack. No wood material was lost. I'd say it is a rather simple repair in the hands of a competent luthier. Not too costly, either. A little dab of soaking glue (from inside), maybe a small cleat. Depending on the finish, rub in a small amount of wood filler (from outside), and touch up the finish. You won't even notice the crack. No worries - this is not a serious damage.
Cheers
Chief
PS: Do not send it to me. My understanding does not translate into actual skills.
It looks like a very clean crack. No wood material was lost. I'd say it is a rather simple repair in the hands of a competent luthier. Not too costly, either. A little dab of soaking glue (from inside), maybe a small cleat. Depending on the finish, rub in a small amount of wood filler (from outside), and touch up the finish. You won't even notice the crack. No worries - this is not a serious damage.
Cheers
Chief
PS: Do not send it to me. My understanding does not translate into actual skills.
shane v
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Thanks chiefnoda..that makes me feel better..any luthier recommendations?
itsme
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I don't know your neck of the woods. But you really don't need anyone who specializes in ukes, since this by no means an uke specific injury. I would look for someone who works with classical or acoustic guitars.
chiefnoda
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Hi
I bet in Branson you can find a number of decent luthiers, who work on guitars (and mandos etc). Ukulele is smaller so you will have to be a little ingenious but the repair technique will be the same as for guitars. Ask around. $30 if you just apply cleats (which will secure the crack); $50 if finish is touched up. The prices may vary.....
By the way, do you happen to knw Lynn Rothermich? She moved to Branson from New Hampshire.
Cheers
Chief
I bet in Branson you can find a number of decent luthiers, who work on guitars (and mandos etc). Ukulele is smaller so you will have to be a little ingenious but the repair technique will be the same as for guitars. Ask around. $30 if you just apply cleats (which will secure the crack); $50 if finish is touched up. The prices may vary.....
By the way, do you happen to knw Lynn Rothermich? She moved to Branson from New Hampshire.
Cheers
Chief
shane v
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yeah..I'm going to call around tomorrow..Most of the people I know are musicians so I should be able to find someone...Oddly enough though, for a music based city there are very few music shops..
..Lynn Rothermich..the name doesn't ring a bell..I've worked in shows in Branson for the last 17 years or so, so I'm seen/met a lot of people...Might know her if I saw her. (it's a pretty small place)
Thanks for your help! shane
..Lynn Rothermich..the name doesn't ring a bell..I've worked in shows in Branson for the last 17 years or so, so I'm seen/met a lot of people...Might know her if I saw her. (it's a pretty small place)
Thanks for your help! shane
