nelville Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-The-Jack-Headless-Bass-Guitar-/221202676750?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3380b4fc0e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-The-Jack-Headless-Bass-Guitar-/221202676750?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3380b4fc0e[/url] Ideally I want a black Hohner Jack, but I'm considering this one as I could pick it up. I'd be grateful for advice on the small crack on the neck (see photos). Is this likely to be a serious concern? Quote
chrismuzz Posted March 22, 2013 Posted March 22, 2013 It does look like tightening the truss rod might cause the crack to get bigger...But I've seen instruments that have had headstocks completely snapped off, repaired to the point where they're stronger than they were before the break! I'm sure a luthier could sort that out for you with some epoxy and a clamp, which will probably make the crack completely invisible too. Quote
nelville Posted March 22, 2013 Author Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks very much for your reply. I think I've been put off bidding for it as a repair sound expensive? Quote
Stacker Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Well, if you got it done by luthier/repairman, it could be. Depends how cosmetic you want this repair to be. I'd fill it, clamp and the seal it. Up to you, then, if you want to put some poly over it and sand but I guess from your concerns you might not be confident of doind such. Quote
karlfer Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Patience is a rare virtue These are neither uncommon or expensive basses. You may find it less costly to wait for another one to come up that doesn't have concerns. It may cost you £100 to buy this one then £100 to fix it. It may cost you £150 for a nigh on perfect one delivered. Don't forget Gumtree and Preloved. Good luck, Karl. Quote
nelville Posted March 24, 2013 Author Posted March 24, 2013 Many thanks - I'll wait for a good one! Quote
brensabre79 Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Black one here... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-Headless-Bass-Guitar-/251249961086?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6564551417675365543%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221202676750%26 Quote
karlfer Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1364484707' post='2027133'] Black one here... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-Headless-Bass-Guitar-/251249961086?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D6564551417675365543%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221202676750%26"]http://www.ebay.co.u...221202676750%26[/url] [/quote] That one was up last week Quote
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