2007 damaged Eagle Classic

[bebove64]

It's a 2007 (X27102),definitely a stunning axe , but the guitar has a crack under the switch( agh I didn't notice it at first visual check of the pic).The seller told me that the guitar is ok, that the top has not been compromised ,but I think it took a big hit (strong blow maybe is more correct?!?!)

The price required is now 1600 Euro (1USD=0,75€).How much can it lose value with this crack? Herebelow the vid :

 

 

Could a good luthier resolve this problem?

Any Advice?

Thanks

bebove

[bebove64]

ops, the vid is in italian, but you can check the crack very well through the entire vid

thanks for looking

[MartyGrass]

If you don't hit it on the toggle switch again, it should outlive you. That area is not under tension, so the crack shouldn't spread.

 

A luthier could a brace there, but I wouldn't do it unless the crack is spreading.

 

If you buy it, you can measure the crack as a baseline and remeasure every year or so to allay your fears.

[bebove64]

thanks Marty!

to buy or not to buy this is the problem......

[Gitfiddler]

Negotiate with the seller for the cost of repairs as well as the mental angst of seeing such an insult to such a fine arcthtop.

 

Good luck.