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Crack in the neck.. worth a punt?

equalsqlequalsql Frets: 6095
edited June 2017 in Bass
This Sandberg bass on Ebay, not far from where I am. Priced low cos of a crack in the neck.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-Custom-shop-California-5-Bass-Guitar/152574095109?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=43782&meid=c62df253d2a44a99881268f7ed966e68&pid=100033&rk=1&rkt=8&sd=152574095109

I'm after a good 5 string bass and wondered if this might be worth the risk?
Any luthiers out there got an opinion?

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  • gusman2xgusman2x Frets: 921

    I'd say so. Won't cost much to get fixed (or DIY if you fancy).

    In fact, having an Ibanez neck crack fixed next week. And it's a gazillion times worse.

    http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo168/gusman2x/RG550DY/A7ADA1D1-8710-42F5-97C1-40465B2C3879_zpsqhp8lvsl.jpg

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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 72240
    The real problem with that is that it's so fine a crack that actually getting glue into it is the difficulty. It can be done with very thin superglue/cyanoacrylate usually - you'll need to accept bit of finish damage that will need rubbing back, but otherwise it should be straightforward.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein

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  • prowlaprowla Frets: 4915
    It seems OK to me.
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  • JezWyndJezWynd Frets: 6053
    edited June 2017
    Does it need fixing? I'd live with it as it is, it doesn't seem to affect the structure. Nice bass.

    edit. I'm not a luthier.
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  • BridgehouseBridgehouse Frets: 24579
    Worst that could happen is it gets worse, which would ironically make it an easier fix (if it opened up a bit)

    Go for it. If it's affecting play then you are probly gonna have to sink a bit more in to fix, but it would still be a reasonable bargain.
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  • ecc83ecc83 Frets: 1626

    Strictly speaking the split is only in the head, not the neck. As IC says, tricky getting glue in there and in fact I would bet a professional repair would involve cutting slots along the splits and fitting slivers of a similar wood.

    Dave.

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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14410
    edited June 2017
    equalsql said:
    I'm after a good 5 string bass and wondered if this might be worth the risk?
    It's your money. Ultimately, only you can assess the risk. 

    If you want to play safe, buy my Warwick Streamer Pro Stage 1.
    You say, atom bomb. I say, tin of corned beef.
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