HELP New Bass, Cracked Fingerboard - Should I Send Back?

I don't know how detrimental it is structurally but it would bother me. And I don't think it would help resale if you decide to let it go.

 

It is worth a call to the seller, if it is a BB Music store then I would send it back as a defect and get something else.

 

What brand bass is it? The frets are rough and could sure use a polish too. Send it back. Buy a better bass.

 

That's a Fender Mustang P/J.

new bass - I'd return it, if you can be bothered boxing it up & shipping it
and don't forget the next one might have a fault of some kind

pre-owned bass - use it & forget about it

 

Three little words.....

Send It Back.....

 

Yes most definitely send it back if it's brand new, get a replacement or another different bass.

 

Send it back, no question.

 

Probably just cosmetic, by why take The chance? An ocean of great instruments out there these days. When you can get a great bass for under $300, no reason to compromise on a flawed bass.

 

Holy crap, Sherlock. Those are some impressive eyes you've got!

That should go back.

 

That's almost funny, but I deduced that by looking up the OP's NBD thread:

NBD! Tornio Red Mustang Bass PJ

 

It's a flaw. It's not going to get better. There is every likelihood that it will get worse. Unless it was discounted as a second and that you were willing to accept that, then send it back.

 

KBD a details man!

 

I assume the OP, bought from Sweetwater, because he mentioned in the OP about the weight, which I also assume he was able to know prior to purchase.
If he sends it back, most likely he'll get a heavier instrument for the replacement.

unless he politely asks them to please send him the lightest Mustang they have (regardless of finish, maybe)

 

No question.
Return it.
I'd expect perfection even with a new Squier Affinity bass.

 

Fixed that for you ....

 

Played six of the Race Red PJs.
Two were pretty bad.
Two were so so.
One was pretty good.
One was exceptional.

 

Sweetwater is good about replacing. Repair isn't their thing anyway.

 

I had a similar situation with a neck-through Warwick Thumb. Warwick refused to replace it, they just patched it up. That was the last Warwick I bought.