dent in neck

andybb1500 · #1 07-13-2008, 05:51 AM

well as the title says there is a dent in my neck and its a bitch. right behind the first fret but on the back of the neck, just wondering are there and sure fire ways of getting it out

Hellbastard · #2 07-13-2008, 06:07 AM

Is there any wood missing? What kind of wood is it? Is it finished?

stanknuckle · #3 07-13-2008, 06:14 AM

If its "just" a dent, you could try ironing it out. Use a damp towel over the area and use the iron to steam it out. Worked for me.

Hellbastard · #4 07-13-2008, 06:19 AM

That's a right approach, but then again, if the neck is finished with lacquer of poly, you'd have to refinish that area.

stanknuckle · #5 07-13-2008, 07:12 AM

Your right about needing to refinish. Also leaves room for a light sanding/000 steel wool of the entire neck I guess...

andybb1500 · #6 07-13-2008, 07:25 AM

i thought about the old steam trick but yeah i decided against it coz the neck has a finish on it, though im not sure what it is. i guess ill just ignore it and no to the person who asked its not wood missing basically at a jam i had it resting on a chair and the guitarist moved the chair and my bass crashed onto the keyboard. its not a massive dent though just annoying haha