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F hole bend - big deal?


AndyBass
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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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