Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, thinking about purchasing this fine looking bass, but theres a crack on the lower side of the neck pocket. What do you think - anything to worry about? [attachment=98294:Cracked.jpg] Cheers, Matt Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hard to tell from the pic - but it looks like just a crack in the lacquer which is only a cosmetic issue. Can't be sure - but it's not a typical place for a wood crack to form. p.s. watch out for moderators - they might tell you off for posting it in 2 places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Cheers for the quick reply - I'm not too sure what to make of it. Seller took it to a shop where a guy said that it is just the part of the guitar where a lot of strain is focussed - dunno if that's a worry for any future wood movement though? (And I will apologise profusely if moderators come a-knocking - my fault for typing before thinking!) Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 A good tech could pin it for under £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1327700171' post='1515740'] (And I will apologise profusely if moderators come a-knocking - my fault for typing before thinking!) [/quote] Best thing to do. They're some seriously over zealous power mongers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've heard they are a bunch of..........................wait, where are you taking me.... ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1327700566' post='1515747'] I've heard they are a bunch of..........................wait, where are you taking me.... ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] By the way, your avatar pic is giving me confusions. Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1327700795' post='1515750'] By the way, your avatar pic is giving me confusions. [/quote] I'm not the one coming on here showing pictures of their crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) Hey, its not my crack...yet Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 What bass is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1327701190' post='1515762'] What bass is it? [/quote] Lol, guess . I want the model number too. Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Was going to go for P bass but that hasn't got a model number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Lol, its an MM - and perfect spec too. Just a shame about the crack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 (edited) LoL, maybe... Edited January 27, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 That kind of crack is common where the neck screws have been overtightened - the wood deforms slightly and the lacquer cracks. At least one of my strats has a very similar crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1327702634' post='1515788'] Matching headstock ?? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1327704701' post='1515808'] [/quote] Shhhhh! They'll hear you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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