rojaros
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Crack in the fingerboard
Hello Oudists, sorry to keep you busy,
today when changing strings I discovered that there is a crack in the fingerboard (black wood looking like ebony) in the part on the sound board
(approximately under one of the B-strings, so not to close to the rim of the fingerboard). The crack is almost as long as this part of he
fingerboard...
Strange feeling not having been informed about that.
Anyway, is it something to worry about? The oud sounds good nevertheless...???
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suz_i_dil
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A little contribution, from a non luthier member.
I was talking with a guitarist who explained me sometimes ebony wood can have small holes in it coming from termit. It seems luthiers may use a black
material to fill it and then sand it.They do that on intermediate quality guitars.
I don't know what is this material exactly but you may use it to fill the crack in case of buzzing.
Then I don't know if the crack may get bigger with time.
But I am quite surprise there is no problem with the sound. Doesn't it create buzzing, particulary when you play in high notes?
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rojaros
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Thanks for quick response.
No, I couldn't notice any buzz yet
| Quote: | Originally posted by suz_i_dil
Doesn't it create buzzing, particulary when you play in high notes?
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rojaros
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Here is a picture of the fingerboard
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suz_i_dil
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Hello Rojaros
With the picture you have send it is easier to understand, thanks.
It seems the crack has already been repaired, filled by something, isn't it?
But indeed problematic to find this on your oud. Is this your new turkish oud?
In my opinion, I don't think this will create problem with time. Just a feeling, I can't tell you clear arguments.
But indeed no impact on the sound (the soundboard and brassing is probably safe, but check it with a mirror to see the inner side of the oud, or by
enlightening the inside in a dark room).
Then I don't think ebony will change too much with time moreover it is glued on the soundboard. But I am not sure for this last point, and wondering
if the crack was already there when making the fingerboard or if it came of a change of the wood with time on the instrument.
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Dr. Oud
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A hairline crack is not a problem and is common with any wood. If it opens up you can fill it with glass filled epoxy, also known as JB weld, which
is black and very hard when cured. Other woods can be filled with hide glue mixed with sawdust made by sanding the wood next to the crack when the
glue is applied.
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suz_i_dil
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Thank you for those advices, Dr Oud.
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rojaros
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Great to get this precious advice. Makes me calm.
Many Thanks
Robert
| Quote: | Originally posted by Dr. Oud
A hairline crack is not a problem and is common with any wood. If it opens up you can fill it with glass filled epoxy, also known as JB weld, which
is black and very hard when cured. Other woods can be filled with hide glue mixed with sawdust made by sanding the wood next to the crack when the
glue is applied. |
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