Neck joint problems...need advice!

[MDS]

Hey guys....

I need some advice from the seriously verteran guitar dudes around here. I've got a guitar with cracks in the finish around the neck joint. How serious is this and what kind of effect can/would this have on the guitar in the forseeable or long range future?

Thanks guys!

Mike


Here are a couple pics:

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

I´d have to see it, but usually it´s only the finish

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

You Didn't mention how old the guitar is? After a few years of exposure to the elements, And a lot of heavy use. I've seen many guitars develope stress cracks
in the finish in the neck joint area. ( Even Strat's!!) From the pics you supplied
it does'nt look like a structural problem?

 

[MDS]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

This guitar is about 21 years old. Is this pretty common with older instruments?

 

[psy]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

Do the cracks in-/decrease if you pull/push the neck?
If no it's only the finish
If yes ...., bring it to your luthier and he can will tell you (hopefully for free)

 

[MDS]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

They don't seem to change any when I push or pull the neck, though I'm nervous about pushing too hard. Would this kind of finish crack seriously effect the resale value of a semi-collectable vintage instrument?

Thanks guys!

Mike

 

[Bludave]

Re: Neck joint problems...need advice!

I'd say take it to a reputable repair facility and have it checked. The photos don't really show much.. But it could just be laquer checks, nothig structural.