AndyBass Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Appreciate that’s probably the most incomprehensible thread title. So what I’m asking is, I’ve recently noticed the edge of the f hole in the G side of my Duke is getting misshapen, I think because the bridge has been moving about and has put too much pressure on an unsupported area. I’ve attached a couple of photos. Anyway I just wondered if other people have encountered the same thing, is there a home fix o bend it back out, is it a luthier job, is it indicative of a bigger problem or probably just cosmetic? It doesn’t have any effect on the sound to my ear, so it’s more a structural concern. Thanks for any thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Don’t be alarmed BUT - I’ve always understood this to be a sign of too much pressure and/or a weak top plate. It’s not something that is going to collapse overnight but it will continue over the next number of years. Maybe take it to a repair shop and have them evaluate it - might not be anything to be concerned about at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretless Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Suggest visit to decent luthier and get an examination and opinion - if something is seriously wrong it could prove very expensive to fix if the problem gets worse. Fretless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 FWIW I have a 52 year old bass with that same problem. I ve had it 12 years myself and it was like that when I got it. Its never been a cause for concern and its not got any worse since I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I’ve had a couple of plys in the past with the same thing. One carved Wilfer also had it. The word from the luthier at the time I asked was not to worry about it, but you may want to double check for piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Thanks for the opinions everyone. I’ll not expect an imminent cave-in, but next time it needs a trip to a luthier for something, or I have a chance beforehand, I’ll get it checked out. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKing Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Yeah its a classic thing, bass bar isnt supporting the top plate quite enough. Its an annoyance more than anything. It probably wont get any worse for the next 50 years .... Ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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