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Thinking of putting a skunk stripe on my OM2H
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:26 pm
by jannusguy
Ya'll probably think I'm nuts but hear me out. I'm waiting on a 2012 OM2HSB to arrive. I bought this knowing that there's a center seam separation that's gonna need addressing. I've sent some pics of the crack to various luthiers in my area to get their input. Most say that they can certainly cleat it/glue, humidify, or whatever to close the seam but being that it's a sunburst, the crack will always be visible. That seems to be the consensus anyway. if the tone and playability are satisfactory then the cosmetics are secondary. I'm getting it at a price that reflects the condition (which otherwise is just fine). I've been thinking about how I always liked the old Gibsons with a skunk stripe, and I understand why the stripes were added. Many of us do things to personalize our instruments for many reasons. Tuner changes, pin changes, pickguards, etc. I'm considering this. I think it would look good! Better than the crack. Curious to hear your thoughts. Have at it!
Re: Thinking of putting a skunk stripe on my OM2H
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:22 am
by Frank Sanns
I have seen some crazy looking guitars. Mostly I think it adds to the uniqueness of the instrument. People pay extra for a distressed guitar so a stripe is much more refined. As usually beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Re: Thinking of putting a skunk stripe on my OM2H
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:28 pm
by DenverSteve
Old thread but I came across it and was wondering........ hmmmmmm........ was this ever done? I thought it sounded ... unique... and certainly not something I would do but....... did you? I was/am still confused as a "skunk stripe" would be on the back of the neck and this sounded like a center-seam repair which should be doable without any (or minor) evidence if done properly.
Re: Thinking of putting a skunk stripe on my OM2H
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:58 pm
by Red Oak
jannusguy wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:26 pm
Ya'll probably think I'm nuts but hear me out. I'm waiting on a 2012 OM2HSB to arrive. I bought this knowing that there's a center seam separation that's gonna need addressing. I've sent some pics of the crack to various luthiers in my area to get their input. Most say that they can certainly cleat it/glue, humidify, or whatever to close the seam but being that it's a sunburst, the crack will always be visible. That seems to be the consensus anyway. if the tone and playability are satisfactory then the cosmetics are secondary. I'm getting it at a price that reflects the condition (which otherwise is just fine). I've been thinking about how I always liked the old Gibsons with a skunk stripe, and I understand why the stripes were added. Many of us do things to personalize our instruments for many reasons. Tuner changes, pin changes, pickguards, etc. I'm considering this. I think it would look good! Better than the crack. Curious to hear your thoughts. Have at it!
Do what you want but to me, this is blasphemy.
Re: Thinking of putting a skunk stripe on my OM2H
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:32 pm
by jannusguy
Zombie thread but I started it. I never did this but had I, it would have been on the center seam below the bridge. Like the old Gibson SJs of the 40s. I always thought those were good looking and the skunk stripe seemed to be a sought after embellishment. Sold the guitar recently as I bought a jet black Collings OM2H Custom.