Problem with new SX short scale fretless

[perfectarc]

I just got my SX short scale fretless bass. It plays and sounds great.
The only problem I see so far is on the back of the neck, there is a small area, about 1/2" long that is rough and raised, maybe due to imperfection on the coating put on the back of the neck.

I don't notice it when I'm playing because it is on the lower side of the neck and my palm doesn't usually come in contact with it. It's definitely noticeable when I run my palm over the area.

My question is, should I return/exchange the bass even though I don't notice the rough area when playing and maybe risk getting a bass that doesn't sound/play as well?

I know Kurt is really good with his return policy; just interested in other folks opinion.

 

[mcapote]

If it were me and it played good, I would 2k grit sand it down.

 

[EagleMoon]

If it were me and it played good, I would 2k grit sand it down.

+1 That's a really minor problem. If it plays well, keep it.

 

[J. Crawford]

Its an SX.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

so there's something imperfect about your $99 bass...

hmmmmmm

 

[EagleMoon]

Its an SX.

I was gonna say that, but I thought I'd be nice and actually answer the question.

 

[perfectarc]

so there's something imperfect about your $99 bass...

hmmmmmm

Hey, thats a $139 bass!

I like the idea of sanding down that little area

 

[GassieBall]

I love SX short scales, but I have to agree with the sanding idea. You may exchange it for something with another (possibly worse) problem. IIRC, they keep overhead low by not inspecting everything. If it plays great otherwise, make it work for you!