Does it look horrible?

[PWRL]

It's fine. Don't sweat it for one more minute. On a natural finish, it's really not very noticeable.

My old 77 Rick 4001 had a larger and deeper dent than that right on the front of it, and it was that way when I bought it. It looked fine to me. I didn't give a hoot about a little dent and neither did the guy I sold it to. My Wurlitzer 140B has a chip out of the part next to the low end of the keys, my old 1780 violin has a fissure in the back where the wood separated who knows how long ago. All these instruments still play great, they have character and stories. I also remember seeing a 73 Jazz for sale in Milwaukee that looked like somebody'd used it for target practice for a BB gun, and it was for sale maybe a couple of weeks before it was gone. Wasn't cheap, either.
I think our first big knock on an instrument always shocks us, but eventually it just becomes part of the instrument, and you don't think about it much, anymore. My own Jazz bass even has a little burn mark at the bridge from when a crappy amp I was using went live and shocked the heck out of me. Good times, good times.

 

[joeypee]

Rock it!

 

[Bassosaurus]

It's not at a very noticeable location, in the first picture I didn't even see what was wrong

Yup, doesn't look bad at all. You know it's there, and it bothers you (which is understandable) but really no one would probably ever notice unless you were trying to sell and someone was giving it a good looking over. And at least you've fixed it so it won't get worse. Try to let it go.

 

[ronaldd1948]

I wish the similar damage to my old Mexican Squire Jazz would magically look that good.

 

[nilorius]

I am working on the same thing, right now, will soon refinish. Yours looks really good !!!

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I got really big dent in my 70 Jazz bass.(polyester finished)
I try fix it in repair shop but, they said it will take like $160 to 200.
So I fixed myself with CA glue which is loctite401.
Honestly I felt down with that scar.
I hope it looks natually aged.
Does it look artificial?
Unfortunately, it is polyester finished that does not age like lacquer finished so I felt so down.

Heck, I think you did a great job and should feel good about it. Even though it's going to bug you to no end, not many will notice, and even if they did, more than likely they will pass without comment.

 

[basscapes]

That is "Step One" of antiquing, making Road Worn or Vintage Finishing an instrument. Keep playing and move along...

 

[funkinbottom]

I got really big dent in my 70 Jazz bass.(polyester finished)

First off, welcome to talkbass. It's a pretty cool hang, I hope you enjoy your stay. Dent? nothing to stress. Fairly sizable, however not really that noticeable, as others have mentioned. If it is truly bothersome, there's always the refinish option. Or just call it the first of many to come, and after owning and playing it for 30 plus years it will have a lifetime of stories to tell. Like this...............

 

[madbass6]

It doesn't look horrible, end of the day it's and older bass it's not supposed to be perfect, it looks to be getting to job done and that's all you really need, and it's a natural finish so either way it not going to be perfect unless you match it with that wood

I agree! But if it means that much to you , you're loosing sleep over it and you're 100 percent sure a pro job will be better then just bite the bullet suck it up and get it done! at the end it will be worth it to you.

 

[Carl Hillman]

I got really big dent in my 70 Jazz bass.(polyester finished)
I try fix it in repair shop but, they said it will take like $160 to 200.
So I fixed myself with CA glue which is loctite401.
Honestly I felt down with that scar.
I hope it looks natually aged.
Does it look artificial?
Unfortunately, it is polyester finished that does not age like lacquer finished so I felt so down.

Ehhh...

I wouldn't sweat it.

 

[juancaminos]

You did fine... just a character mark with a story.

THIS

 

[Heyturnup]

It doesn't look horrible. It looks loved. Keep loving it, they just look better and better with lots of love.

 

[bound'n'blocked]

Looks like a birth mark. I don't see anything wrong with it.

BnB

 

[B-Mac]

I got really big dent in my 70 Jazz bass.(polyester finished)
I try fix it in repair shop but, they said it will take like $160 to 200.
So I fixed myself with CA glue which is loctite401.
Honestly I felt down with that scar.
I hope it looks natually aged.
Does it look artificial?
Unfortunately, it is polyester finished that does not age like lacquer finished so I felt so down.

Beautiful Bass.

 

[lfmn16]

Trust me on this - no one knows or cares except you.

 

[Bassguitar man]

First off, welcome to talkbass. It's a pretty cool hang, I hope you enjoy your stay. Dent? nothing to stress. Fairly sizable, however not really that noticeable, as others have mentioned. If it is truly bothersome, there's always the refinish option. Or just call it the first of many to come, and after owning and playing it for 30 plus years it will have a lifetime of stories to tell. Like this...............

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Man, your owns looks nice.
Actually

I like it. Experience points. It's a sign of life!

I have scars on my body. The big ones always make me remember the moments when I got them, it's a good thing, for me.

With my instruments it is the same. Don't mind them, it's part of their life.

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Is it polyeaster?

 

[Bassguitar man]

It's fine. Don't sweat it for one more minute. On a natural finish, it's really not very noticeable.

My old 77 Rick 4001 had a larger and deeper dent than that right on the front of it, and it was that way when I bought it. It looked fine to me. I didn't give a hoot about a little dent and neither did the guy I sold it to. My Wurlitzer 140B has a chip out of the part next to the low end of the keys, my old 1780 violin has a fissure in the back where the wood separated who knows how long ago. All these instruments still play great, they have character and stories. I also remember seeing a 73 Jazz for sale in Milwaukee that looked like somebody'd used it for target practice for a BB gun, and it was for sale maybe a couple of weeks before it was gone. Wasn't cheap, either.
I think our first big knock on an instrument always shocks us, but eventually it just becomes part of the instrument, and you don't think about it much, anymore. My own Jazz bass even has a little burn mark at the bridge from when a crappy amp I was using went live and shocked the heck out of me. Good times, good times.

Come on man it is 4001 is lacquer. I think that is acceptable.

 

[J_Bass]

Man, your owns looks nice.
Actually

Is it polyeaster?

Ahah, I don't think so!

 

[Bassguitar man]

Ehhh...

I wouldn't sweat it.

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But that one is nice relic.

 

[Deleted member 271037]

Fender Custom Shop would have charged you a fortune for such an authentic battle scar so consider yourself lucky you got it for free!

But seriously, I wouldn't be the slightest bit worried about it. Looks fine to me. Practically invisible at a distance. It won't affect sound or playability AT ALL! It's as good as ever, just with a little more character. You should see some of the basses I've got! Yours looks mint by comparison!!!

Now enjoy your beautiful instrument!