niceguyhomer Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I really must start taking my glasses when I'm buying new basses. I've just bought a new to me bass (Yamaha TRB6) with an ebony board. I've just discovered a small hole in the fretboard by the first fret approx 2mm in diameter and about as much deep. Should I ignore it or fill it and if so what with? Thanks for your help. Edited April 3, 2011 by niceguyhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Ebony sawdust and glue..... maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Yes, see above. But maybe try steaming it out a bit first? Won't get rid of it completely but will probably give you a smaller dent to fill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='tommorichards' post='1186110' date='Apr 2 2011, 07:47 PM']Ebony sawdust and glue..... maybe...[/quote] Good idea but where can I get some ebony sawdust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1186166' date='Apr 2 2011, 08:25 PM']Good idea but where can I get some ebony sawdust?[/quote] You buy a piece of ebony and then you sand it with FLOUR grade paper,,,its a pain in the arse to do...or put in an abalone feature??? Or if you are a lazy bugger like me P38 car filler its a winner and will take a stain GOOD LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I was right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Got a pic NGH? (preferably with something in to scale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Will take one in the morning and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Dip a cocktail stick in dark stain (make sure it's well permitted. Let it dry thoroughly, then soak superglue into it to harden it. Then glue it in the wee hole (superglue again) and trim with a Sharp blade. Finally lightly sand over (about 400 grit) to level and blend it in. Voila. Edited April 3, 2011 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ta muchly - I'll pluck up some courage and have a dabble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1187009' date='Apr 3 2011, 07:44 PM']Ta muchly - I'll pluck up some courage and have a dabble.[/quote] Lol ignore the confusing spelling mistakes. Typed it up on my phone. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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