nirobamb
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I picked up an American Ultra Strat yesterday and found a few tiny holes in the fretboard, any idea what these might be? What's the best way to repair them?
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Tiny holes in rosewood fretboard
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Ronkirn
Strat-Talker
that appears to be a tool ding between the 12th and 13th frets..... as for the small hole on the edge... that looks like a bug hole.. although it also could be a tool mark too... in either case I wouldn't worry about it...
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Wrighty
Dr. Stratster
Made by Jimmie whilst practicing playing with his teeth. Match them to his dental records and it’ll be worth a fortune! Good luck!
Wrighty
Dr. Stratster
I’d worry, especially if the bug is still in residence!
Torren61
Strat-O-Master
THAT'S WORM INFESTATION! Ship it to me and I'll dispose of it with absolutely no charge to you... Oh yeah, I almost forgot... wicked!
Rbert0005
Strat-Talker
I would never have noticed them.
I don’t have a microscope.
I don’t have a microscope.
Intune
Most Honored Senior Member
You don’t need a microscope to see those. That hole in the side of the fretboard is almost the size of the side marker. I think most people that pick that guitar up would notice that one pretty quick.
Ronkirn
Strat-Talker
Man!! If it is, that's one tough-azz bug to survive all the processing that piece of wood goes through.. Super bug...
lbpesq
Senior Stratmaster
If either hole is the result of an impact, the compressed wood can often be steamed back into place. Cover the area with a piece of damp cloth, then run a hot soldering iron back and forth over it with a little pressure. This may raise the dent in the wood back to the surface.
Bill, tgo
Bill, tgo
rolandson
Dr. Stratster
They're round, impact wouldn't be that consistent. Insects would. Looks to me like a worm hole.
And the little f*ks can be extraordinarily resistant. Whether or not in this case...?
Only way to know would be either ultrasound or a radiograph of some sort. Take it to a dentist and ask them to x-ray the neck.
Unless this is new ... then there's always the option of returning it.
And the little f*ks can be extraordinarily resistant. Whether or not in this case...?
Only way to know would be either ultrasound or a radiograph of some sort. Take it to a dentist and ask them to x-ray the neck.
Unless this is new ... then there's always the option of returning it.
Fujigen Gakki
Strat-Talker
It's ignorant thread like this that makes me keep checking out online fora.
And yet another speed out to the great beyond.
Probably bugs. Some wood eating worm, beetle, or termite. It's nature. Sometimes wood has natural flaws inside, and you don't notice until you cut into them.
Most guitar factories use kiln-dried wood; it's pretty unlikely that any bugs survived. There's no cause for alarm until you spot a little pile of wood dust next to the guitar.
I doubt if it effects how it plays, but it would be enough to make me pass on to the next guitar unless something else about this guitar is really special.
Most guitar factories use kiln-dried wood; it's pretty unlikely that any bugs survived. There's no cause for alarm until you spot a little pile of wood dust next to the guitar.
I doubt if it effects how it plays, but it would be enough to make me pass on to the next guitar unless something else about this guitar is really special.
StratUp
Dr. Stratster
Fill with a matching crayon. Rub smooth. Try to forget they were there.
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+1 with Ron. Don't be so squeamish.
Play the guitar. Wood is a natural product. Custom Shop charges big money to lightly relic a guitar. You got the free upgrade!
Look up the FDA allowable/acceptable factory food 'inclusions' for that extra protein bump.
Or watch an actress trying too desperately to convince consumers ...
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+1 with Ron. Don't be so squeamish.
Play the guitar. Wood is a natural product. Custom Shop charges big money to lightly relic a guitar. You got the free upgrade!
Look up the FDA allowable/acceptable factory food 'inclusions' for that extra protein bump.
Or watch an actress trying too desperately to convince consumers ...
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Intune
Most Honored Senior Member
The custom shop charges big money for a custom shop. A light or heavy relic isn’t the reason for the price, even a NOS finish is expensive. It’s a finish option.
I agree wood is a natural product. Still this being a fairly top dollar strat and if bought new I’d be sending it back. These are pushing what $2600?
tubedude
Senior Stratmaster
If you can't live with it. Some rosewood dust saturated epoxy will fill the holes, then sand oil, buff play.
