Guest MoJo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w614/markmojo1962/20150303_094918_zpsf1lefwdw.jpg Just noticed this crack this morning. It's coming from the screw of the B string tuning key. I've only owned the bass a short while so it may have been like this for a while. Do I need to be concerned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 If it was mine I would be very concerned think it would be a good idea to get it looked at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I think I know what caused it. When I got the bass, I noticed that the nuts that clamp the tuning key to the head were all loose. All the tension through the B string was being transferred through that single tiny screw on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Where did you get the bass from? Was it new, and from a shop? Is it worth going back, to get a refund / replacement? Does look like it may be in the sort of place where it could get worse... What with all the tension on the string, effectively trying to "pull" the tuner towards the bridge, and with all those low frequency vibrations Might get worse - then again, it may not If you can't take it back, get a good luthier to take a look, before it worsens.... They may be able to get some strong glue into the crack, and possibly add some sort of bridging "splint" Let us know how you get on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I bought it privately, used. Now that I've taken pressure off the screw and tightened the nut, I'm hoping it won't get worse. For what I paid for the bass, it's not worth taking it to a luthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I think I'd still be tempted to get some glue into that crack though... I can't see that it would do any harm to try Maybe try some very thin Superglue But, make sure you cover up anything delicate and prevent the glue running onto the front surfaces.... or your table, trousers, carpet etc Failing that, try some slightly diluted PVA, with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in it (to reduce surface tension, and help it run into the crack) Cheers PS. If you haven't paid too much for the bass, wait & see if it worsens there's always a replacement neck option... Good luck with it anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks Marc I thought about getting some glue into the crack and clamping it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Seen that on a few guitars, not a huge issue I reckon. Get some wood glue into a syringe, inject it in and clamp it. It'll be tough as old boots after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) As above, remove machine head, glue in the crack and clamp. Gently open the crack with finger pressure to help glue in. Thin firm paper can help to work the glue in. There is room to drill and insert a maple plug into the headstock sideways on if you really want to do full scale job. Edited March 3, 2015 by 3below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I got thin superglue from a model shop. It's thin enough that it will run into a crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Jamie (J.Davey Guitars) has confirmed that it's an easy fix and will sort it for me. I'd rather he do it to be honest. I'll probably end up glueing my fingers to the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Avoid superglue guys, wood glue has its purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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