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Old 12-21-2009, 01:10 PM
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hello everyone, i recently purchased a 75 gibson grabber on ebay. im stoked seeing as it should be here in a few days.



i have one concern though. the bass has some wear and tear which reaches the wood.



i heard that the wood can get damaged once it is exposed. what steps can i take to make sure that doesnt happen?
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Old 12-21-2009, 01:32 PM
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Nothing. That is mojo.

You are concerned with ~2% of the surface of the bass. I would advise you not to play this instrument under water.
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Old 12-21-2009, 01:49 PM
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thanks for your input. i just wasnt sure because ive never had that much wood exposed on a bass. my fender jazz has knicks and dings all over it but nothing like that grabber. i just want to make this badboy last as long as possible...
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Old 12-21-2009, 05:05 PM
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yeah dont touch that stuff, that adds character
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Old 12-21-2009, 11:22 PM
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if you cant take looking at such terrible damage.. you can always send it over here so you never have to see it again
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