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Finish cracks on TRB-5II

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by someskunkfunk, Sep 17, 2022.

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  1. Sep 17, 2022 #1
    someskunkfunk

    someskunkfunk

    Mar 6, 2022
    Hello,
    I bought a 2nd hand Yamaha TRB 5 II and found out 2 cracks on the body, close to the junction with the neck on both sides:
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    Is there any way to understand if the cracks are affecting the wood or if it is only in the finish (which seems pretty thick) ?

    YAMAHA TRB-5II
    1998
    Made in Japan

    Thanks,
    Thomas
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2022
  2. Sep 18, 2022 #2
    forrestlaw

    forrestlaw

    Jun 25, 2018
    Houston
    That's a pretty common place for the finish to crack... My used Lakland Skyline J has one finish crack in a similar spot. Mine needed a little TLC on the frets and nut when I got it, so I just asked the luthier to look at it when I dropped it off. If you're going to try and explore it yourself you will probably need to take the neck off.
     
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  3. Sep 18, 2022 #3
    eastcoasteddie

    eastcoasteddie

    Mar 24, 2006
    Brooklyn, transplanted to NoVA
    Every one of my basses has finish cracks there, from my USA G&L to my Squier’s…
     
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