Katrina guitars

[SusanV]

Lately I've noticed a few guitars on Ebay that look to me like they have water damage, although it wasn't mentioned. I would bet that there are some used guitars around now that were damaged during Katrina.

 

I wonder if water damage is fatal to a good guitar? Anyone have any experience with that?

 

susan

[maudib]

I think you would have to get them repaired by a luthier, and it could be fatal.....I've seen a few, my friend is a luthier....and I live in New Orleans.

[JasmineTea]

I think it'd be quite the novelty to have a musical instrument that was pulled out of the water in N.O. after Katrina. Preferably an old tuba, or an old four string banjo.

[Queequeg]

turning your guitar into a boat (or, more accurately, a submarine) is not highly recommended. these guitars will self-destruct. the wood glue gets watered down and becomes... well... water; not glue. the inside of the box is unfinishe ans will absorb the water causing the top to warp, and unless its a cheap import with laminiated back & sides, they are suspect, too. if you want a novelty, get yourself an Elvis lamp.