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http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w614/markmojo1962/20150303_094918_zpsf1lefwdw.jpg

Just noticed this crack this morning. It's coming from the screw of the B string tuning key. I've only owned the bass a short while so it may have been like this for a while. Do I need to be concerned?

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I think I know what caused it. When I got the bass, I noticed that the nuts that clamp the tuning key to the head were all loose. All the tension through the B string was being transferred through that single tiny screw on the back.

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Where did you get the bass from?
Was it new, and from a shop?
Is it worth going back, to get a refund / replacement?

Does look like it may be in the sort of place where it could get worse...
What with all the tension on the string, effectively trying to "pull" the tuner towards the bridge,
and with all those low frequency vibrations

Might get worse - then again, it may not

If you can't take it back, get a good luthier to take a look, before it worsens....
They may be able to get some strong glue into the crack, and possibly add some sort of bridging "splint"

Let us know how you get on....

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I bought it privately, used. Now that I've taken pressure off the screw and tightened the nut, I'm hoping it won't get worse. For what I paid for the bass, it's not worth taking it to a luthier.

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I think I'd still be tempted to get some glue into that crack though...
I can't see that it would do any harm to try

Maybe try some very thin Superglue
But, make sure you cover up anything delicate
and prevent the glue running onto the front surfaces....
or your table, trousers, carpet etc

Failing that, try some slightly diluted PVA, with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in it
(to reduce surface tension, and help it run into the crack)

Cheers

PS. If you haven't paid too much for the bass, wait & see if it worsens
there's always a replacement neck option...

Good luck with it anyhow :)

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As above, remove machine head, glue in the crack and clamp. Gently open the crack with finger pressure to help glue in. Thin firm paper can help to work the glue in. There is room to drill and insert a maple plug into the headstock sideways on if you really want to do full scale job.

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Jamie (J.Davey Guitars) has confirmed that it's an easy fix and will sort it for me. I'd rather he do it to be honest. I'll probably end up glueing my fingers to the headstock

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