Rickenbacker Finish Issues

[Jhtjon]

I bought a 4003 18 months ago, I love the bass and play it a lot. Recently I was traveling for work for an extended time and the bass sat in its case for two and a half months. When I opened the case yesterday I noticed some hazing in the finish at the base the 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th frets. The hazing is not bad maybe the same width as the fret, or less. Should I be concerned or is this just the nature of the beast-I mean Bass

Just to head off this question. My guitars and basses are all stored in a stable environment with average humidity.

 

[Meddle]

Is this in the lacquer on the fretboard? have you tried to buff it out using a mild polishing compound or similar?

 

[Jhtjon]

Yes it looks like it is in the lacquer, Not yet

 

[Ric5]

 

[Paul Boyer]

And Zymol smells good enough to eat (not recommended)!