How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

[rspst14]

Hey guys, I've finally tracked down a used Hamer Studio, and I'm pretty interested in buying it. The only problem is that it has a fairly large scratch on the left hand side. I'm less concerned about cosmetic issues than I am playability issues, but approximately how much would a luthier charge to fix something like this? Can anyone give me a rough estimate?

http://home.comcast.net/~rspst14/studio.jpg

Thanks guys.

Ryan

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

my guess is you're looking at a good few hundred bucks american. But then again it doesn't look that bad..

 

[Norman_T]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

I would not know myself but you may need to ask someone who repairs Hamers. Person that I know who does a number of them and is well respected is Greg of BCR Music.

http://www.bcrmusic.com/about.htm

 

[Ez74]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

if i were you i wouldnt worry about it..... if you plan on keeping this guitar over the long haul it is bound to get scratches.... and if you were to pay to get it fixed and sell the guitar you may not make your money back

 

[proxy]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

i like it when flame tops start to wear there, i like that sort of mojo The nickelback front man has this cool prs that is worn there and it wicked cool I must say.

 

[3 cent hero]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

i don't get it, what needs fixing?

 

[rspst14]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

i like it when flame tops start to wear there, i like that sort of mojo The nickelback front man has this cool prs that is worn there and it wicked cool I must say.

Yeah, like I said, I'm not the type of person to treat a guitar like a museum piece. I buy a guitar to play, not to look at. Still, I wouldn't mind getting it fixed if it's not too expensive, especially if I can talk the seller into a lower price due to the wear. But if it's going to cost a couple hundred dollars to fix, I don't think I'll bother with it.

Ryan

 

[Forbes]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

Nothin a bit o' green paint wont fix
But seriously i wldnt worry, because your thinking about buying it the mark seems worse than it is, it took me a while to even notice it!

 

[Forbes]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

(nice guitar by the way)

 

[Norman_T]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

Yeah, like I said, I'm not the type of person to treat a guitar like a museum piece. I buy a guitar to play, not to look at. Still, I wouldn't mind getting it fixed if it's not too expensive, especially if I can talk the seller into a lower price due to the wear. But if it's going to cost a couple hundred dollars to fix, I don't think I'll bother with it.

Ryan

Ryan,

Another suggestion - is to see if you could get $50-$100 knocked off the price and then ask Hamer directly what sort of stain/colour they would use to patch up that scratch. Then buy the stain or get one from one of those stores and do it yourself. Of course this all depends on what sort of price the seller is asking for that guitar and he may not budge from the price, but no harm asking. Of course he should have disclosed it in his advert.

 

[beandip]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

man, you can do that yourself w/ some stain from stew mac and the little arisol sprayers. you just mix the right amount of stain, stain the wood, then spray. wet sand, spray, wet sand, spray, then buff.

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

Trying to match that green with Dye would be a bitch, Not Impossiable But
a real pain even for a pro. Then is it lacquer or poly? It's easier to spot
repair Lacquer. I would recomend a complete refinish. I Imagine that's
what a Luthier would say? Or another Idea would be to burst it with a
darker shade of green around the edge.

 

[benji657]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

i like the way it is. it has character. my strat is scratched and some of the gloss is worn out, but it looks damn cool.

 

[Lee]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

Why would you want to repaint it? It's beginning to show signs of character. It's not damage, it's where the previous owners forearm has 'loved' it away.

Ask Lew if he would respray his vintage Tele - then you do the same.
That's a nice guitar and it's ageing nicely.

It will one day be worth far more 'as is' than patched up.


Lee

 

[Hellion]

Re: How much would a luthier charge to fix this?

Nice instrument. I'm not normally a fan of green, but that shade looks quite nice. I'd be thinking that you're looking at a couple of hundred to fix the scratch. But keep in mind that anything you do to the instrument changes the sound, finish included.