Noisyjon Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Hello, Please have a look at the attached picture. The neck was like this when I bought the bass ('95 Fender USA Precision) back in '06. I had it set up at The Gallery and while there I got Martin to take a look and he pretty much immediately said it's just a laquer issue and not a wood one. Have you seen anything like this before? I'm tempted to wet & dry it to see if it clears it up/off but more importantly I'm thinking about selling the bass and would it put potential buyers (i.e. you) off as it is? Let me kow your thoughts and suggestions, Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 It wouldn't put me off, but I would immediately 'satinise' it with some Scotch-Brite before playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) If it feels completely smooth and there are no sticky patches wouldn't bother me Is this your black P/j Jon? Can't imagine you would have any trouble selling that one Edited June 26, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Don't get rid of it. Some madmen will actually like pay you extra for it if you come to sell. Wood expands and shrinks all the time lacquer is less flexible so it cracks. As long as there are no playing issues just leave it be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 The lacquer has cracked & is starting to lift. The pale areas are where it's no longer bonding to the wood. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='878158' date='Jun 26 2010, 02:17 PM']If it feels completely smooth and there are no sticky patches wouldn't bother me Is this your black P/j Jon? Can't imagine you would have any trouble selling that one[/quote] It is completely smooth to play, just looks cr@p! This is indeed the black P/J Clarky and only thinking about it at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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