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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!

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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.

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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

Posted

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.

Posted

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!

Posted

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.

 

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