My SKB-3006 #3818

Rebop · #1 07-09-2008, 01:16 PM

Burl Redwood Top
Cedar Body
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard

Hello,

This is my Roscoe bass. I have had it since 1999 or 2000. Could someone tell me what the little white dots are under the finish? I was told it was due to excess moisture being present in the wood before it was sealed. Does this effect the value? Thanks.

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fishdds · #2 07-09-2008, 03:11 PM

Looks uncomfortable, but it's nothing some antibiotics won't take care of...

Sorry, I couldn't resist. That's unfortunate. Great looking top otherwise. Is just the finish turning opaque there or is the actual wood discolored, or can you tell? I'm sure Gard will be here soon to give a diagnosis and a proper treatment plan.

Rebop · #3 07-09-2008, 03:38 PM

The finish seems to be turning opaque. It wasn't so noticeable years ago when I bought it, and it seems to have gotten about as bad as it will get, so at least it stopped.

JOME77 · #4 07-10-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebop

Could someone tell me what the little white dots are under the finish? I was told it was due to excess moisture being present in the wood before it was sealed. Does this effect the value? Thanks.

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Moisture sounds like a good guess at what might have caused the problem.
It would definitely affect the resale value to most players. Unforunately, the cost of correcting it would probably cost more $$$'s than it would add to the resale value.
It wouldn't affect the sound though!

CactusmanDoug · #5 07-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Have your tried buffing it with Clearasil and rubbing compound?

Maaak · #6 07-10-2008, 11:17 AM

I've never tried this stuff, but it appears as though it may help with the moisture in that finish:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishin...sh_Eraser.html

Could be worth a shot

CrashClint · #7 07-10-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maaak

I've never tried this stuff, but it appears as though it may help with the moisture in that finish:

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishin...sh_Eraser.html

Could be worth a shot

This stuffed is designed to use when the finish is still wet from spraying, it wouldn't do any good now. I would ask Gard about what can be done to fix the finish.

Gard · #8 07-10-2008, 03:40 PM

Can't say for sure what is causing that from a photo, but the only way to fix it is to refinish it, unfortunately.