--- In guitarluthiersnetwork@yahoogroups.com, The Leftoverking
<leftoverking@y...> wrote:
>
> drop filling with laquer will do the trick. might take several
applications, then scrape flush with a razor blade,sand level with
1000 git emery paper, and buff with compound. also look up repair
section of http://www.frets.com
>
> Jeff
> LangdonGuitars
(apologies if this comes through twice. I think I lost the first.)

Terriffic! Thanks. I will give that a shot. With all the concern
about how sensitive the finishes are, I am apprehensive about playing.

One more question if you don't mind. Years ago my dad bought a floor
model console stereo from Sears. They sent a man to fix the dings and
one was a scrape that didn't damage the finish. Like a fingernail
mark. He used an iron and a wet rag to sweat the wood and it expanded
back so you couldn't see the depression anymore. I have the same kind
of ding on my spruce top and was wondering if this would be a good
idea? What do you think?

I was looking at the really nice instruments in the photo section and
gasped when I ran into your Myrtlewood acoustic. A stunning
instrument. If it plays as well as it looks, it must be heaven.

Thanks again for the comments and link.

Ray.