Hairline cracks on bridge

[Iluvwords]

Hello,

I had a question i wanted to run by you guys. I understand that it's not uncommon to have hairline cracks especially around the neck pocket, however I've never really seen one on the bridge I was wondering if this is normal or something that I should consider?

Thank you very much!

It's probably nothing and I'm just overthinking it but I thought I'd ask those much better suited than me

 

[Ronkirn]

how 'bout a photo or two..

Ron

 

[PCollen]

Hello,

I had a question i wanted to run by you guys. I understand that it's not uncommon to have hairline cracks especially around the neck pocket, however I've never really seen one on the bridge I was wondering if this is normal or something that I should consider?

Thank you very much!

It's probably nothing and I'm just overthinking it but I thought I'd ask those much better suited than me

That looks more like a scratch to me, than it does a crack in the finish.

 

[Iluvwords]

how 'bout a photo or two..

Ron

 

[Iluvwords]

That looks more like a scratch to me, than it does a crack in the finish.

Thank you very much! Just wasnt sure if it was a problem and if so that spot specifically to have it

 

[Ronkirn]

that is a compression fracture where, when the bridge was installed, the mounting screws were tightened to the extent they pulled the bridge down and into the wood.. thus resulting in the fine cracks... other than being an eyesore, they are meaningless...

t

 

[Will Lefeurve]

that is a compression fracture where, when the bridge was installed, the mounting screws were tightened to the extent they pulled the bridge down and into the wood.. thus resulting in the fine cracks... other than being an eyesore, they are meaningless...

t

What Ron said.. no doubt about it.. nowt to worry about..

 

[PCollen]

Hello,

I had a question i wanted to run by you guys. I understand that it's not uncommon to have hairline cracks especially around the neck pocket, however I've never really seen one on the bridge I was wondering if this is normal or something that I should consider?

Thank you very much!

It's probably nothing and I'm just overthinking it but I thought I'd ask those much better suited than me

Is this a hardtail bridge, or a decked tremolo bridge ? Can't tell from the photo posted .

 

[catsandstrats]

One of my Strats has the same thing for 10-15 yrs now. Hasn’t been an issue beyond cosmetics.

 

[joebtone]

It’s not the first thread on this concern.
It is a no concern.
Don’t sweat it

 

[Bowmap]

Welcome to the Forum. Sorry about the crack. Not a sleepless thing. You'll get more dings along the way. Such is the life of a played guitar. Wall flowers and case queens however are a different story.