Strange neck back finish problem

[Noisyjon]

Hello,
Please have a look at the attached picture. The neck was like this when I bought the bass ('95 Fender USA Precision) back in '06.



I had it set up at The Gallery and while there I got Martin to take a look and he pretty much immediately said it's just a laquer issue and not a wood one.

Have you seen anything like this before?
I'm tempted to wet & dry it to see if it clears it up/off but more importantly I'm thinking about selling the bass and would it put potential buyers (i.e. you) off as it is?

Let me kow your thoughts and suggestions,
Cheers,
Jon

[discreet]

It wouldn't put me off, but I would immediately 'satinise' it with some Scotch-Brite before playing.

[Clarky]

If it feels completely smooth and there are no sticky patches wouldn't bother me

Is this your black P/j Jon? Can't imagine you would have any trouble selling that one

Edited June 26, 2010 by Clarky

[Ou7shined]

Don't get rid of it. Some madmen will actually like pay you extra for it if you come to sell.

Wood expands and shrinks all the time lacquer is less flexible so it cracks.
As long as there are no playing issues just leave it be.

[Bloodaxe]

The lacquer has cracked & is starting to lift. The pale areas are where it's no longer bonding to the wood.

P.

[Noisyjon]

[quote name='Clarky' post='878158' date='Jun 26 2010, 02:17 PM']If it feels completely smooth and there are no sticky patches wouldn't bother me

Is this your black P/j Jon? Can't imagine you would have any trouble selling that one[/quote]

It is completely smooth to play, just looks cr@p!

This is indeed the black P/J Clarky and only thinking about it at the moment.