[quote name='Clunker' post='1179984' date='Mar 28 2011, 08:38 PM']I got my first upright bass delivered this morning. It's a 3/4 size solid top job from a company selling on the internet (will remain nameless for now).
There have been good reviews on here and elsewhere, so to be honest, I'm really disappointed that it's damaged.
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The crack is about 2" long, and judging by the discolouration of the crack itself, must have been there before the instrument was stained.
I know very little about acoustic upright basses, so have no real idea how serious a crack of this nature is, or the costs involved in repairing, or at least stabilising it.
The company have offered me a £50 refund, which I have rejected. I'm awaiting a response from them, but in the meantime, I would value your opinions and comments as to my options.
Ewan[/quote]
The cracks not that bad...I would worry about the great big hole just above it...