Raslee Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Many of you may have seen my Stingray Special I had up for sale recently but pulled down after there was a credible reason for mysterious appearing holes....wood worm, well actually they're not worms having since researched them to not quite death - they're more likely to be beetle larvae ! On closer inspection, what i thought were small chips were actually further holes - I've now counted approx 10 holes in total. 100% bugs and the little funkers clearly have the munchies. Great bass weight loss program! So I emailed both Musicman and GuitarGuitar. Both have been absolutely amazing.GuitarGuitar have spoken with Musicman who intend to replace the body and i will be sending the bass to GuitarGuitar (assume for assembly). Needless to say the bass is locked away in its case in a colder part of the house. I do remain slightly anxious the little funkers maybe out and about checking out my book case and woe betide any of my other basses - I will look to see if i can get anything that eradicates them at the weekend (tips please)...perhaps my closest religious affiliation is Buddism/Funkadelic but my inner peace will take a miss on this one.....the funkers shall rue the day! I shall await the next stages from Musicman but it's all looking promising....and it's looking promising that i won't need to sell now -sorry for all those interested, i never wanted to sell if I'm honest and i cannot praise GuitarGuitar enough for their support - always been impressed with their commitment to customer support. A further massive shout out to the BassChatter who alerted me to this known issue - i would have never considered this in a millipede years Bye funkers: Edited March 23, 2021 by Raslee 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Lets hope it gets sorted, and that none of your other basses are affected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Glad you’re getting it sorted, get the funkers out 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 What wood is the body made from as a matter of interest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Imagine those vibrations... 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Good job you don’t play Beetles music ras 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: Good job you don’t play Beetles music ras 😁 Just Grub & Dub mate 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, Aidan63 said: What wood is the body made from as a matter of interest ? Not 100% sure but i think Swamp Ash from memory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 How many similar cases have there been? Should probably go and check mine 😦 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMUK Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Take the neck off and stick it in a freezer?. That's a first - never heard of that one before, but wood is wood, i guess. Edited March 22, 2021 by AlexMUK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 So maybe emerald ash borer beetle, which is decimating American ash trees and can survive cold and heat and doesn't have native to America predators or trees genetically programmed to fight them, and is now heading our way from Russia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 12, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) 55 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: How many similar cases have there been? Should probably go and check mine 😦 I've read about one other on the Internet - I think they replaced the bass as it was brand new (had a small hole appear in the body). No wonder they stopped using ash and will definitely keep an eye on my recent ones. Edited March 22, 2021 by drTStingray 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Looks a tad large for woodworm, probably some larger beastie. It will have got in before the wood was painted. If it's a whole batch could prove expensive (unless they become sought after collectors' items). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super al Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, AlexMUK said: Take the neck off and stick it in a freezer?. That's exactly what the wife said when we ran over a giraffe at Longleat 😆 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, drTStingray said: I've read about one other on the Internet - I think they replaced the bass as it was brand new (had a small hole appear in the body). No wonder they stopped using ash and will definitely keep an eye on my recent ones. Just checked mine and there are no holes 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 This thread is boring... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 12, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Jus Lukin said: Did you read the hole thing? I mite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 This is going to metamorphose into one of those BC pun threads, isn't it. Imago do somethin else, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 insect bored resonation channels could catch on and become a coveted selling point like rolled fingerboard edges or roasted necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 27 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: insect bored resonation channels could catch on and become a coveted selling point like rolled fingerboard edges or roasted necks. They just need to come up with a marketing angle and they're onto a winner. 'The all new Stingray. Now contains Toneworms.' 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Could be a way to cure neck dive. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Maude said: The all new Stingray. Now contains Toneworms.' Are they any good for metal? 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 A cure for the majority late 70’s Fender😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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