[dscrobe]

Ref: Martin D16GT Acoustic Guitar

I recently purchased. On the black corner stripping, where it connects with the spruce-top surface, there seem to be small pits or holes that go through the finish. I am not sure if this is some kind of deteriorating effect or was already there when I purchased. The only thing I use on the guitar to clean is the recommended Martin guitar polish and cloth.

In addition, I have noticed on the front surface, there is a dimple in the wood about an inch in diameter. It is barely noticeable and hard to tell if it is a problem with the wood or finish.

Anybody else run into something like this?

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I haven't, but I would return it and exchange it for a non blem if you still can.

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Originally Posted by dscrobe

Ref: Martin D16GT Acoustic Guitar

I recently purchased. On the black corner stripping, where it connects with the spruce-top surface, there seem to be small pits or holes that go through the finish. I am not sure if this is some kind of deteriorating effect or was already there when I purchased. The only thing I use on the guitar to clean is the recommended Martin guitar polish and cloth.

In addition, I have noticed on the front surface, there is a dimple in the wood about an inch in diameter. It is barely noticeable and hard to tell if it is a problem with the wood or finish.

Anybody else run into something like this?

I went through reviews and some people are having issues with blems. Seems to be not uncommon with 16s. 3 or 4 out of twenty reviewers were unhappy with blems.

[dscrobe]

thanks allthumbs. I have already taken some pictures to send to Martin. I am little surprised having this come from Martin.

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Originally Posted by dscrobe

thanks allthumbs. I have already taken some pictures to send to Martin. I am little surprised having this come from Martin.

That's almost word for word what one of the reviewers said too.