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Quilly
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I had a similar dent in the neck of an old Squier. A luthier I often went to suggested to fill it with clear lacquer. One drop at a time, then let it cure, add another drop, let it cure, and so on. So I left it with him, but when I still hadn't heard back from him after a full month it turned out he had refinished the entire back of the neck :facepalm: (he did a cracking job though, and the dent is still very much visible through the clear lacquer but can't be felt!) 

Even though he didn't do what we agreed upon, I think his suggestion was probably a good and effective one. 

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I watched a couple of videos and superglue seems to be the answer. I might use this ding to get the neck refinished altogether. It originally had a satin finish but from years of playing it now feels like lacquer. I’d like to get that finish back .

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If you did get it re-finished would this be a case where the application of some steam to the affected area might re-inflate the fibres and remove the dent? After it had been sanded and before refin of course. I've not tried it but seen that suggested in other situations.

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I’ve used the damp tea towel and iron trick with great results on oiled neck dings, but this looks like a lacquered neck to me, which rules out that option unless you rub it down first and oil it after. 🤔
 

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