Thanks a lot for replies, No I only used nylon strings to restring it,seems the consensus is, that the wood wasn't up to the task other than the glue coming away.

Thomanns did ask for pictures so have the original packing handy to send it back, will see how it goes.

Thanks a lot again.


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