that had a smell, well, this one seems to have a similar smell, but not as strong as the used one. I have 45 days to return to GC, so I'm going to leave it in my living room to air out for one week and then start playing it lightly.
I don't understand why these guitars have this odor. It has to be something they use on it. I owned different guitars over the years, not maple, and never experienced anything like this. This is my first made in japan guitar.
Maybe it is just whatever sealants or chemicals, glues, adhesive they used, hence why they put the "cancer 65 California warning" tag because there is obviously something they use that doesn't meet that California criteria. Formaldehyde? certain lacquers or finishes that off-gas? Obviously is something that is not 100% non-toxic.
I have a $100 Dean Vendetta, cheap ass guitar that I bought many years ago and not once it had an odor even when it was new. Walnut fretboard and maple neck. Even if it had an odor, I never detected it or bothered me. How long till this "new guitar" smell goes away.
So, it can't be the maple, but rather whatever stuff they put on the guitar, who knows what it could be, the fretboard, the neck, the body? They put something on it and it releases an odor.
Maybe I have a very sensitive nose and can detect odors that others can't.
Many weeks ago I emailed Ibanez asking about it and not once they responded. Why even put your email for contact if you don't respond.
The finish is polyurethane, if you google polyurethane, but aren't most guitar poly finish? They put something on the fretboard, a finish, clearcoat, lacquer, whatever and that may be what smells.
"Respiratory Issues First, polyurethane is a petrochemical resin that contains known respiratory toxins called isocyanates. When left uncured, polyurethane can cause asthma and other breathing problems. Those who spend time in rooms that have uncured polyurethane floor treatments may also experience health issues like throat and eye irritation, nausea, vomiting, headaches, coughing, and shortness of breath. You should also keep in mind that children who are exposed to polyurethane fumes may be more prone to developing these issues because of their sensitive immune systems. Those with existing respiratory issues are also disproportionately affected."
I don't understand why these guitars have this odor. It has to be something they use on it. I owned different guitars over the years, not maple, and never experienced anything like this. This is my first made in japan guitar.
Maybe it is just whatever sealants or chemicals, glues, adhesive they used, hence why they put the "cancer 65 California warning" tag because there is obviously something they use that doesn't meet that California criteria. Formaldehyde? certain lacquers or finishes that off-gas? Obviously is something that is not 100% non-toxic.
I have a $100 Dean Vendetta, cheap ass guitar that I bought many years ago and not once it had an odor even when it was new. Walnut fretboard and maple neck. Even if it had an odor, I never detected it or bothered me. How long till this "new guitar" smell goes away.
So, it can't be the maple, but rather whatever stuff they put on the guitar, who knows what it could be, the fretboard, the neck, the body? They put something on it and it releases an odor.
Maybe I have a very sensitive nose and can detect odors that others can't.
Many weeks ago I emailed Ibanez asking about it and not once they responded. Why even put your email for contact if you don't respond.
The finish is polyurethane, if you google polyurethane, but aren't most guitar poly finish? They put something on the fretboard, a finish, clearcoat, lacquer, whatever and that may be what smells.
"Respiratory Issues First, polyurethane is a petrochemical resin that contains known respiratory toxins called isocyanates. When left uncured, polyurethane can cause asthma and other breathing problems. Those who spend time in rooms that have uncured polyurethane floor treatments may also experience health issues like throat and eye irritation, nausea, vomiting, headaches, coughing, and shortness of breath. You should also keep in mind that children who are exposed to polyurethane fumes may be more prone to developing these issues because of their sensitive immune systems. Those with existing respiratory issues are also disproportionately affected."