I bought this guitar online and there is a little dent in its backside,even though it isnāt affecting itās sound quality,but itās my first guitar so I donāt know about future consequences. Please help me out
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Was it bought new from a retailer or used from a private party? If new, Iād return it. If used, itās probably an āas isā deal.
Does it looked like it happened in transit? In other words, was there damage to the shipping container? If so, you might be entitled to compensation from the shipping company.
In any case, thatās not good, but likely repairable.
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I agree with Mark, if new it wouldnāt be acceptable and I would return it.
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If the guitar really suits you, is it worth returning? Finding a guitar that has the sound you want isnāt always super easy
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Well, the binding is only painted ā probably itās an inexpensive guitar?
So, I guess the guitar wonāt be forever anyway. Youāll probably get some other more expensive guitar one day.
And then, if you like the sound and it plays well and it was a not too bad deal, I would send them a picture and ask for a price reduction in case youād keep it.
You should see my guitars. They are so holy, I had to talk the church out of taking possession of them.
But seriously, if you dont like it or were told something different or you recived a quality that was not describe you have every right to question it.
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Hello Sel & Welcome!
I agree with the posts aboveā¦ it appears to be cosmetic damage but unless the damage was in the guitarās description when you purchased it, you should be able to get a replacement or some money back. It would help a bit if we knew the price range of the guitar alsoā¦
Also mentioned above, is that if you stick with playing, you will probably end up with a ābetterā guitar later!
Good luck!
Tod
Itās yamaha F280. I bought it as a beginner. Itās probably damaged in transit. Thing is that I bought it during some sale and the seller is ready to return the money. But the now guitar prices will be high. And I am afraid that I will have to wait for month,to get the same Guitar on reasonable price
As an beginner i found it quite good. Itās yamaha f280 and thatās why I was little disappointed when saw the dent. Now as itās my first guitar I am little to none understand about the consequences of this dent.
Actually itās appearing to be painted but itās not. Thatās black tape and guitar is yamaha f280.
I think I would have to do it too. With a heavy heart
From what I can see in the picture itās damaged the body as well as the edge of the guitar, which is also known as the ābindingā. Having the binding damaged can lead to it coming loose around where itās damaged and thatās clearly, from my perspective, an issue.
Up to you to decide how much you want to chase it. If it was me Iād at least contact the vendor to see what options they provide for resolving the issue.
They are offering return with full refund. But I bought it on sale on good low price. I wonāt get this guitar on that same price till next sale,which may be after 4-5 month. Guitar is yamaha f280
Well, you have peopleās opinions now but seem you resistant to what theyāre saying. I agree with themā¦ return it, because that kind of damage from a retailer is not acceptable. If youāre desperate to have that particular model of guitar then you have two choices. Wait for another sale, or take the chance on a damaged guitar which may get worse within months and leave with you with no guitar and no money.
A third option, which I would take, is to just get a different model that you can afford with the refund. There are literally hundreds of guitars out there for very reasonable prices that would be more than good enough, especially for a beginner. My first acoustic cost me a whopping 90 quid. I still have it 12 twelve years later, it still sounds good, and I still play it occasionally. And while youāre enjoying the cheaper guitar you can start saving for the one you really want, with no time pressure.
there s something I do not get
did you buy the guitar from a store or from someone ?
If you bought it from a store they should offer a return and another not broken guitar at the same price ā¦
Itās an entry level guitar from a reputable company.
I would ask for an exchange rather than a refund.
If they refuse, I would ask for a partial refund (say 10%) .
If they refuse, I would keep it.
The proper way to answer your question is to ask yourself: If you didnāt have the guitar and went on their website and saw that you could order a higher price version/wait for another sale or they had a āB-stockā new guitar with that small ding at the reduced price, what would you choose?
You are happy with the guitar, apart from what looks like cosmetic damage. Some folk like their belongings to remain āpristineā. I like mine to tell a story. Youāre already building memories with this one.
Purely out of curiosity, Iād be tempted to apply steam to it, to make the wood expand and make the ādingā less obvious.
Okay sir, thankyou for the advice. I will return it
Bought it from Amazon,and I think that was my mistake
ah yes ā¦ its way better to buy from a music store , even online 
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The seller should be obliged to exchange at no extra cost.
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