MacDaddy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I've been told the bottom 2 neck bolts have pushed through a bit causing the dimples (or dots) in the pic. The neck is still solid, and there doesn't seem to be any iisue with the sound. Is this something I should be bothered about, and will it affect value if I decide to sell? cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) How strange that a manufacturer would use bolts (screws?) that are too long! Despite not affecting the sound/playability, I'd say that some would be put off. If you can find slightly shorter screws, that's the obvious solution. Alternatively, you could use a hacksaw to take a few mil off them. All you need to do is take the point off, it's no longer needed now that the holes have already been 'tapped'. Once that is done, you can flatten the dimples using the face of a hammer, and maybe a very light sanding - but be careful! - remember that there is not much wood there! Edited May 10, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Could you get one of those spacers for putting between the body and the neck plate so the screws don't go in so far? That said, I don't know if that'll work, I'm not actually sure what those wee cushions are for! Without wishing to hijack the thread, can anyone enlighten me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Neck bolts pushing through the neck? Yeah tell me about it. Seriuosly though, what bass is it? If it is an expensive one then yes think it will affect it's value. Edited May 11, 2012 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1336657541' post='1649026'] Maybe the other two screws are shorter and someone has had the neck off and put them in the wrong places. [/quote] I like the way you think, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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