- Joined
- Jan 23, 2009
- Messages
- 2
- Reaction score
- 0
Hi, I bought this bass about a year ago, though I haven't played it a lot. I don't know exactly when this crack appeared. I will try to describe it as good as I can:
(sorry if my english is not Shakespeare's)
- It's located in the back of the neck, in the upper part, at about 1 or 2 cm from the uppermost. And goes aproximately from fret 8 to 4.
- It is almost invisible to the eye. I can see it only when lighted in a very special way, and get my eyes very close to it.
- I can feel it with my thumb, only if a pay a lot of attention, but hardly with the other fingers.
- It seems to go along with the natural porus of the wood.
- Between frets 6 and 7 it's a bit wider, and easier to feel.
This bass is from the custom shop and has 3 piece ovangkol neck. The supposed damage seems to be only in the upper piece. The ebony fretboard and other pieces of the neck look perfect.
As I said, I haven't used it very much. It hasn't suffered any knock that I know, besides there is no other visible damage in any other place (coming from a knock of whatever). The truss rod has never been adjusted, cause it has always worked great. And the neck is very stable (never changed noticeabily) always perfect for playing.
Should I worry? Can it be because a lack of humidity? - I've oiled it regularly, at least once 45 days (as far as I remember).
Thanks very much, guys, nice to have a place to discuss about these issues.
(sorry if my english is not Shakespeare's)
- It's located in the back of the neck, in the upper part, at about 1 or 2 cm from the uppermost. And goes aproximately from fret 8 to 4.
- It is almost invisible to the eye. I can see it only when lighted in a very special way, and get my eyes very close to it.
- I can feel it with my thumb, only if a pay a lot of attention, but hardly with the other fingers.
- It seems to go along with the natural porus of the wood.
- Between frets 6 and 7 it's a bit wider, and easier to feel.
This bass is from the custom shop and has 3 piece ovangkol neck. The supposed damage seems to be only in the upper piece. The ebony fretboard and other pieces of the neck look perfect.
As I said, I haven't used it very much. It hasn't suffered any knock that I know, besides there is no other visible damage in any other place (coming from a knock of whatever). The truss rod has never been adjusted, cause it has always worked great. And the neck is very stable (never changed noticeabily) always perfect for playing.
Should I worry? Can it be because a lack of humidity? - I've oiled it regularly, at least once 45 days (as far as I remember).
Thanks very much, guys, nice to have a place to discuss about these issues.