Status S3000 Neck pocket cracks/refinish

[buenavista]

Hi,

I used to play guitar in a very technical style.
I had some brain damage due to strokes so gave up guitar and took up bass.
I just didn't want to give up on playing.

I just bought an old Status S3000 and I got it very cheap. Mainly because it has 2 neck pocket cracks
stemming from the outermost edge next to where it first meets the graphite neck, and radiating back, about 2 inches each, irregularly shaped spider- web like. Must have been a 'drop down on face' type of fall I guess.
Doesn't seem to affect the bass at all playing wise, but out of fear, how would I go about stabilising them?

Also, the body needs a total refinish as the previous owner wore the finish back to the natural wood in places with his thumb!!.
Where or who could refinish it for me at non-lottery winner cost? I could have done it once myself but not now due to my brain damage and deficit. Any help or advice thankfully received.
Thanks.

Edited April 28, 2014 by buenavista

[ahpook]

I'd have a word with Status - I'm sure they'd be able to let you know what could be done.

[buenavista]

Thank you, I appreciate the reply - will contact Status today. Thanks again.

[Matte_black]

I guess the cracks are just in the finish? Having the bass refinished by Rob Green at Status is certainly the best choice but it's probably the most expensive too. I think a clear finish could be applied by many repairmen, shouldn't be too expensive, expecially if you personally remove the old one and deliver the body already stripped bare of both finish and parts.