Is this acceptable? (Bridge Lip Crack)

86Olympics

Hey guys,

Looking at this Cigano GJ-15. It has a crack under the tailpiece on the lower side. Doesn't seem severe.

Would this be a deal breaker? What do you guys think?

Joonas

Looks like it has the crack in that hump that Gitanes (and Ciganos too?) have. I repost @Jangle_Jamie's guitar from another thread. The advice was to saw that hump off.

Buco

As @Joonas said, just shave it off.

@86Olympics but there was no Olympics in 1986?

billyshakes

Maybe he wants to get rid of the Olympics?🤷‍♂️

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/86_(term)

86Olympics

Considering getting this GJ-15 setup nice and low, as I've had some forearm issues and need an easy player. I know there's sacrifice of volume and tone etc, but I'm still learning the ropes of gypsy jazz/improv.

I have a Dupont Nomade that's a 670mm scale. The allure of the Cigano is it's a less expensive option for exploring the short scale, and thus lower string tension. Just trying to figure out if it's even worth it, honestly.

86Olympics is just a name from an old band/musical project, "The 86 Olympics." I picked it because there were no '86 Olympics. I have nothing against the Olympics, rather I enjoy them.

Thanks for the help so far!