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| Author: | wbergman [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | insects in case |
My son found what he thinks may be dermestid (museum beetle) shed skins in his 12-string Laravee case (~20-year old guitar and case). He cleaned them out, so I cannot get a sample unless he gets a recurrence. Dermestids eat dead animal material. Does anyone know if Laravee used animal glues for the guitar or case? Has anyone seen other insects inhabiting an otherwise clean case? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Eric Reid [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: insects in case |
There are several similar beetles that eat wood. Carefully inspect the guitar inside and out for small (2mm) round entry holes. A single entry hole can be the only outward sign of substantial damage. |
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| Author: | theguitarwhisperer [ Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: insects in case |
Maybe they were just roach remains? |
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