chewstermaniac Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Howdy all, Just looking for some knowledgeable responses to a neck defect. Not being able to see it does pose a problem, i realize, but i'll describe it as best i can. Its right on the wood grain, right where the growth lines are, i looks like its separating. Has anyone had this happen before? is it repairable or do i need to replace the neck? Thanks in advance! Check out my work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 More info: What kind of wood, how old is the bass, how long have you noticed this, is it currently moving (changing), has the action changed, what kind of bass (more expensive basses use better wood. I have a tech friend who tells me the wood they use on cheap instruments these days is so green he expects to come in some morning and see a leafy branch sprouting out of the headstock. My suspicion is that the separation following a grain line is probably just coincidence. I suspect that it's a truss rod problem, and I further expect that the best solution would be a new neck. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewstermaniac Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 Its a 2002 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray. The neck is maple with with rosewood fretboard. Its brand new, and the defect wasn't present in the store, seems with use that separation is occuring. It seems to slowly be getting worse, i wish i had away to measure it. My tuning/intonation hasn't moved much, but it has slightly. I fear i'll have to send it off too California for repairs. Check out my work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fonz Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 what do you mean by "separating?" the fretboard pulling away from the neck? is the maple of the neck itself actually splitting? it sounds like you're describing a check (crack along the grain) in the lumber, but once that stuff if dried and finished checks no longer occur. if it's the fingerboard pulling away drom the neck, i'm sure that can be repaired. if it's a check, the whole neck needs replacing as it's just going to keep pulling further open. at any rate, if this is a recent purchase then it shouldn't be a problem. Eeeeeehhhhhhhhh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbread_medhotmail.com Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 Sounds like it will snowball on you. I would take it back where I got it, and if that doesn't work, contact EB. That's one reason I want to put some kind of finish on my neck, but I love the feel of raw wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 Call Music Man - dcr had a very positive experience getting a neck replace for an instrument he bought used !! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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