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Author Comment f65g4sa6p87p6f4rh6sa4f54afa465465a46f5a456f4ha56f4 Registered User Posts: 10 (6/18/01 10:42:57 pm) Reply scratches in instrument I just got back from camp and noticed that my cello got pretty banged up. I dont play in a orchestra where i take it out every day. its a nice cello i paind 4600 for it and i was wondering if there is ne thing i can do about scratches like that on a cello Br Martin Registered User Posts: 32 (6/19/01 7:54:12 am) Reply scratches The best thing to do it to take it to a competent repairperson who does this kind of thing on a daily bassis. They will seal the wood where the scratches are, and touch them up with new varnish. This is very difficult to learn and you shouldn't try it yourself. One thing you might try which won't hurt your cello is the following: go to the natural foods store and get some sweet almond oil. Put a little on your finger and wipe it on the scratch, depending on your varnish, you may be surprised to see it disappear! Wipe off any excess with a paper towel, and don't put it all over your instrument, it'll turn into a gooey mass. Good luck.

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scratches in instrument	f65g4sa6p87p6f4rh6sa4f54afa465465a46f5a456f4ha56f4	6/18/01 10:42:57 pm
scratches	Br Martin	6/19/01 7:54:12 am

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