For sale or trade: One dead cat.

[bagman67]

So I was all prepared to pack this neck up and ship it to the purchaser, and I discovered that when I left it out on the kitchen table last night so I wouldn't forget to bring it to work, one of the damn cats (and I know which one - it's the fat one who also eats cardboard boxes) CHEWED ON IT. 

Unbefvckinglievable.

Fortunately, the damage is mostly to the peghead face, so I can sand it smooth and fill with grain filler, then repaint black.  The buyer had a chuckle and gave me some time to refinish.  We'll work out the discount when he gets it in his hands.

The cat's not dead.  But man, it was a close call for her. 

 

[BigSteve22]

Damn son, that must be one bad cat if he eats guitars. (My cat does some strange stuff, but I think he instinctively knows that if he messes with my guitars, it'll be his butt locked in the case.) In the picture, your cat looks like he's threatening to smack you if you don't "get that damned camera out of his face!"  :icon_jokercolor:

 

[ghotiphry]

I hate cats.

 

[Cagey]

That's wierd. Cat's don't usually chew on things. Most of 'em are too lazy to chew their food. That one looks too old to be teething. Maybe it's bored.

 

[bagman67]

I am, generally, a cat person.  And this one is a fat, lovable doofus.  She just likes to chew on weird stuff.  If a carboard box is left open, she'll gnaw on the flaps.  She drools when you pet her.  She snuggles aggressively by headbutting you with all her considerable weight until you really maul her.  She's a really good cat.  But she did nearly die this morning.

 

[stratamania]

Pets, you gotta love 'em  :icon_thumright:

 

[timezon3]

We've got a chewer too.  Of course, we tried to get her a chew toy, and she is adamantly not interested.  But cardboard boxes?  Sticks?  Twigs?  Wires?  All irresistible.  I wouldn't be too upset if she went for one of my guitars, but if I had someone else's?  Yeah, that would tick me off for sure.  I do, however, keep my amps covered so she doesn't sharpen her claws on the grill mesh.

She is a great cat, though, and super snuggly.

TZ

 

[rgand]

We've had a numerous cats over the years but none of them chewed on things other than plants (and one that liked rubber bands). But like all animals they're individuals and all different. Too bad about the headstock. I hope you can repair it so it isn't too noticeable.

 

[ByteFrenzy]

My dog was a real gourmet, always managed to get hold of the real treats. Only thing where she was less picky was with anything coming in the mailbox. Doug used to give my neck plates a special pooch proof packaging. Guess it's a bit more awkward if it's something you've just sold. Glad the buyer is OK with it...

 

[Boston Joe]

My mother's cat clawed up a pair of boots I had when I was in college. I was really pissed. I was in college. Broke as hell. Those boots were the most expensive thing I'd bought in a long time.

 

[Sovereign_13]

Buddy of mine has a cat who loves bread to a ridiculous degree.  Once some friends and I were staying at this friend's house (and referring to said cat as "A**hole Cat"), and the friend was making some breakfast sandwiches for us.

Being a good host, he made his own sandwich last, only to discover that the cat had stolen the last two pieces of bread.  I think that cat was confined to the laundry room for the rest of the day.

I'm more of a dog person, myself.  To me, dogs are pets and cats are roommates.

 

[ghotiphry]

Yep, I have a college story about a cat too.  One brand new leather coat + one undeclawed cat.  That's all I'm gonna say.

 

[Boston Joe]

I'm more of a dog person, myself.  To me, dogs are pets and cats are roommates.

Worse: Cats are bosses. Bosses who don't pay you.

(Old joke: What's the difference between dogs and cats? A dog thinks, "The human feeds me, and takes care of me. He must be god." The cat thinks, "The human feeds me and takes care of me. I must be god.")

 

[Boston Joe]

Yep, I have a college story about a cat too.  One brand new leather coat + one undeclawed cat.  That's all I'm gonna say.

:doh:

 

[dmraco]

WOW.  Should be an easy fix, it just stinks you have to go through it. 

There are not any cats in my neighborhood, my neighbor owns a Chinese restaurant!!! :laughing8:

 

[bagman67]

It was an easy fix.  Sanded it smooth, filled the scratches, repainted and refinished.

 

[swarfrat]

My lovable but evil high strung calico that i had when i bought my BK body 7 years ago liked to chew electrical cords. My always plugged in Carvin X-60C she chewed to bare copper. She had to have literally been getting a buzz of some sort out of it.