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Hi SB, Several possibilities come to mind: If the bondo wasn't a 'perfect' mix it won't set properly; General shrinkage; The Dowel can absorb moisture through the end grain; Old glue; A proper Sealer,.... primer won't do it; Not Leaving enough drying time between each process; Too heavy finish coats. You must be cautious about the level of humidity and airflow and temperature! Spray cans have a tendency to dump too much material..You want a build of a number of very light coats then lightly wet sand between every other coat 400 to 2000 grit paper kept in clean water. It really has the "Feel" that there was moisture or silicones under the cover coats!! I know how this sort of thing can give you 'fit's'. I allow a day between sealer coats..and 2 + day's with Acrylic Lacquer..as it's heavier than Nitrocellulose Lacquer..and much less forgiving! Good Luck!

Hi Scottb, I've read a number of your 'Spot' posts. Is the spot 'fisheye'? What type of paint are you using? If any silicone was used on or near the guitar...at any time, it penetrates almost any finish. Polishes, fretboard sprays, etc. often contain silicones that will leach through the paint. Before you re-finish anything, take it down to bare wood and "THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHOLE THING WITH MINERAL SPIRITS''- do this several times. This , done properly, will remove silicones...sanding will not! Wear a respirator for all painting functions. A vinyl sealer (used as a seal coat) on the bare wood will prevent leaching (after the Mineral Spirits Bath)...there are low odor mineral spirits..but be sure and ventilate the area properly...or the Mortician might end up giving you the paint job : ) There are a lot of other ideas and materials you can use: If you are using a spray gun you can add fisheye reducer to the paint (It's basically a silicone in suspension--the 'Hair of the dog' so to speak. You're welcome to email me if you have questions, Good Luck!! pmf

LATE, THANK YOU!!!! THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING. PMF

Some observations: I've read Delauney's book a number of times. As Brownie suggests, it is more of a memoir than a history of Django. A number of interviews with Stephane Grappelli, were at odd's with Delauney, concerning the war years. Records of concerts in England after Django supposedly returned to France, etc. I found 'D's' version of the 'escape' to Switzerland, sadly, very funny! If you are interested in the subject, I would research Grappelli interviews. It's definitely another point of view. Delauney's book is worth reading for the 'Keystone Cops' quality, of aspects of Django's quirky personality. The photo's alone, are worth the price of the book! I look forward to a comprehensive review of the new biography. pmf

P.S. Thanks to all on this thread for new sources to check out for Eddie Costa's work! pmf

Just in case you haven't heard yet: For all Tal Farlow, Eddie Costa Fans et al. There is a 7 CD release of the 'Verve Tal Farlow sessions' from Mosaic records. I don't know the price yet, but it will be my Christmas present. To: me. From: me! It is supposed to cover all of Costa's verve recordings with Tal. Also re-issued: Lenny Hambro's -'The Nature of Things', Costa and Lennie Tristano share chores as do Sal Salvador and Barry Galbraith. The New Tal Release: www.mosaicrecords.com pmf

For me, Ray Brown had the master touch! There are some phenominal bassist's; Oscar Pettiford, Haden, Anthony Jackson et al. , but hearing Ray's bass, live, still sends a chill up my spine. I also heartily recommend Ron Carter with Attila Zoller on 'Common Cause'. pmf

(Sorry folks, I obviously don't know how to insert a quote). For me: Maynard F.=Fingernails on a chalkboard. Wynton: I like some of his work. I dislike his self appointment as chief of the 'Jazz Police'. Chuck Mangione: Why???? How???? pmf