Is this normal?

[clutchcarter]

Hello everyone!
I'm considering buying this bass, but, is this normal?

Check out this pic, is that a plug in the headstock? If it is, is that normal?

The bass looks great otherwise, but what could that be from?
Thanks

 

[tangentmusic]

I dont know about it being "normal", but I dont think its anything to be too concerned about. Does it show on the other side too? What kind of bass is it? Looks Fenderish to me.

 

[Samsound]

Is that a 4 or 5? Could be that it had a D-Tuna or something installed, removed, and then a mounting hole was properly "repaired".

 

[clutchcarter]

Here is a pic of the other side.

Obviously by this pic, it's a five string.

I guess it could have had a drop tuner?

Looks really nice overall.

 

[pickle]

yeah i wouldn't worry about it, looks like its had something there but has been repaired properly.

 

[PSPookie]

It could be a pin-hole from the routing process (wood is held in place with pins while it is cut). That's my guess.

 

[UncleMattGuy]

Looks to me like a misplaced tuner hole that was nicely repaired. Not a big deal but I would act like it is to knock the price down!

 

[PSPookie]

Looks to me like a misplaced tuner hole that was nicely repaired. Not a big deal but I would act like it is to knock the price down!

The diameter of the hole appears to be either far to small for the tuner through-hole or far too large to be a repaired screw hole.

 

[mmbongo]

Mis-drilled tuner mounting hole looks like.

 

[iriegnome]

Could it possibly have been originally slated for a 4+1 headstock? I have never seen anything like that on a non-alterd factory bass

 

[UncleMattGuy]

I forgot to ask new or used? If new It would be a factory second and should be priced accordingly.

 

[clutchcarter]

It's a used one. I think I'll make an offer. It was repaired nicely if that's what it was. Could be a factory second I suppose.
Thanks for the replies.

 

[smcd]

Looks to me like a misplaced tuner hole that was nicely repaired. Not a big deal but I would act like it is to knock the price down!

Absolutely. Especially if you're buying from a store.

 

[maches]

Did no one else notice that those are gotoh tuners? Not stock on a Fender...They replaced the original tuners and the hole is probably from the originals, or another tuner the owner started to put on. Is there only one repaired hole?

 

[michael_atw]

Did no one else notice that those are gotoh tuners? Not stock on a Fender...They replaced the original tuners and the hole is probably from the originals, or another tuner the owner started to put on. Is there only one repaired hole?

I thought they were stock on a 5'er?

 

[sowegafly]

I do believe that is normal. I have one of those mim 5 string deluxe jazz and it has the same thing in the same spot. must be a pin hole from the routing process

 

[maches]

okay my bad, so a factory blem. I would definitely try to talk the seller down if you are buying new.

 

[sowegafly]

I wouldn't necessarily call it a factory blem if it is on all the basses of that model due to the manufacturing process. I assure you its nothing to worry about. I've had mine for 5 or 6 years and never noticed until you posted this thread.

 

[clutchcarter]

I do believe that is normal. I have one of those mim 5 string deluxe jazz and it has the same thing in the same spot. must be a pin hole from the routing process

Interesting that yours has the same thing, it must be common.
I don't think it has been modified because it looks super cherry in all of the pics.
I'm pretty sure the Gotoh tuners are original on a 5.
Really don't think it's an issue, just interesting.
Maybe it'll be mine soon!?

 

[tk4207]

There is an identical mark on the MIM Fender five string jazz at my school. Nothing to worry about.