R9 checking?

[plaintop]

My 00 R9 is checking a lot right near the pickup selector. I noticed it a couple of months back. It started just to the left (toward the headstock) of the pickup selector and has spread almost to the binding. There are also a couple lines running the other way north of the pickups. I do switch pickups a lot when I play which, I am sure has stressed that area.

It looks kind of cool. eep

Is this happenning to anyone else?

 

[RICH]

Shit man, do you use a sledgehammer to change pickups?:lolspin

 

[Dave Paetow]

I've got some 'real' checking on both my aged '99's. Minnesota winters can be tough on lacquer.

 

[RICH]

People too!!

 

[Dave Paetow]

I even get weather checks in the winter!
:lolspin

 

[plaintop]

RICH, well you know how it is sometimes you grab that selector and lift the guitar to the left so you can wail high in a more uniform technique.

I forgot to mention I have sunned the top about 8hrs all together.

I understand the nitro finish is very unstable/ I don't mind it kind of adds some character. Matbe I can get a pic of it sometime.

 

[RICH]

""RICH, well you know how it is sometimes you grab
that selector and lift the guitar to the left so you can
wail high in a more uniform technique.""


Actually...No, but the top isn't that thick in the switch area. Keep that shit up and you're going to have way more than lacquer checks!:lolspin

 

[Snags]

That's a habit that will make Dan Erlewine your new best friend, that's for sure!

 

[plaintop]

actually I am relatively gentle with it. I just use it all the time.

 

[Marshallhead]

checking

my bank offers totally free checking!!lol-seriously though i am starting to see very early signs of it near the body edges-the paint is starting to sink and seperate-ill know more this winter when the cold hits-christ man its like 95 and humid here-i could almost play hackey sack with my nuts!!!