Ebony fretboard repair

[niceguyhomer]

I really must start taking my glasses when I'm buying new basses.

I've just bought a new to me bass (Yamaha TRB6) with an ebony board. I've just discovered a small hole in the fretboard by the first fret approx 2mm in diameter and about as much deep. Should I ignore it or fill it and if so what with?

Thanks for your help.

Edited April 3, 2011 by niceguyhomer

[tommorichards]

Ebony sawdust and glue..... maybe...

[BassBod]

Yes, see above. But maybe try steaming it out a bit first? Won't get rid of it completely but will probably give you a smaller dent to fill.

[niceguyhomer]

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1186110' date='Apr 2 2011, 07:47 PM']Ebony sawdust and glue..... maybe...[/quote]

Good idea but where can I get some ebony sawdust?

[tino]

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1186166' date='Apr 2 2011, 08:25 PM']Good idea but where can I get some ebony sawdust?[/quote]
You buy a piece of ebony and then you sand it with FLOUR grade paper,,,its a pain in the arse to do...or put in an abalone feature???

Or if you are a lazy bugger like me P38 car filler its a winner and will take a stain

GOOD LUCK

[tommorichards]

I was right?

[Ou7shined]

Got a pic NGH?
(preferably with something in to scale)

[niceguyhomer]

Will take one in the morning and post it.

[Ou7shined]

Cool.

[niceguyhomer]

Pics..

[Ou7shined]

Dip a cocktail stick in dark stain (make sure it's well permitted. Let it dry thoroughly, then soak superglue into it to harden it. Then glue it in the wee hole (superglue again) and trim with a Sharp blade. Finally lightly sand over (about 400 grit) to level and blend it in. Voila.

Edited April 3, 2011 by Ou7shined

[niceguyhomer]

Ta muchly - I'll pluck up some courage and have a dabble.

[Ou7shined]

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1187009' date='Apr 3 2011, 07:44 PM']Ta muchly - I'll pluck up some courage and have a dabble.[/quote]
Lol ignore the confusing spelling mistakes. Typed it up on my phone. :blush: