u/socalking3

I have a 1997 SPD-16TR. It’s a beautiful guitar, but the binding is separating and I don’t know if there are any other issues under the hood. I’ve only owned a DRS2 so I’m not sure what to do about getting this guitar looked at. I bought it at the only guitar shop in my town and he mentioned he didn’t repair binding. I guess my questions are, where can I take it. What should I ask them to do and what is a ballpark on what I should expect to pay. It’s such a beautiful guitar, I don’t want to just play it until it explodes, I want to treasure it as well. Thanks in advanced.

Started with a D-RS2, added a Black Mini x shortly after (for absolutely no reason except cheap price). A couple years back I finally got my US made Martin in a 1997 D-17sp, but I was beat up with binding issues, still a beautiful guitar I play daily. Yesterday I picked up a minty 2018 000-18. It was a quick decision, did the deal before I could tell myself out of it.

This guitar is a piece of art, it is everything I ever dreamed about when I bought my D-RS2 4 years ago. I almost feel guilty owning it, I am a very bad guitar player, I enjoy it and work on getting better, but I have no business owning a guitar so beautiful. Someone once told me, never buy a guitar for more than 1k unless you make some kind of money off it. But this guitar brings me joy even when it’s in its case.

Starter 7oh a month ago. Was taking Kratom since January and the shop owner said these were better and something I should try. I’ve been a daily user for about a month, taking half a tab in the afternoon and another half a few hours later. One day last week I had to be up at 4am for work so I decided to skip taking it and woke up with the worst feeling legs and body aches. I’ve quit Kratom before and it was that feeling times 100. Didn’t take any last night and at 5am woke up in another panic. I can’t believe 20 days of usage can get me this bad. I have to stop now and Im willing to use Kratom, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated .