repair a seam separation

[edbanas]

I am building a dreadnaught kit I purchased last year from LMI. It is my first build and things have been going as to be expected of a novice. I have been working on the guitar in my basement here in the northeast. I should have increased the humidity in the basement, but I didn't realize that until too late. The spruce top of the guitar appears to be separating along the glue line right down the center. I've included a picture. Although the crack looks terrible, it does not go through the top. It is just on the surface. How can I fill in this crack I've tried to use some fine sawdust with both epoxy and with CA. They both darken the sawdust. Help! The back and sides look so good!

[tippie53]

CA on spruce can stain the top and adding dust can make it worse. I will assume the braces are on? I may be able to help you Call me 570-682-8046

[edbanas]

Mr. Hall - I just got off the phone with you and I feel compelled to thank you again for you kind help. I am not looking forward to having to do the work you said I might have to do, but you have given me the courage to attack the problem head on. I will first try the humidity for a couple of weeks. Maybe things will get better without surgery. Let's hope. Once again, your kindness was much appreciated.

Ed

[MaineGeezer]

My initial hunch is that the only way to really, truly fix it is to take it apart, re-joint the edges, and re-glue it.

[padma]

Ya ...just like the Geezer said.