Although I am currently between girlfriends, I second this statement. Is this purely visual or do you feel anything? If visual, I'd leave it at that.
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Should I send it back? Opinions, please!
- Thread starter Kipp Harrington
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Although I am currently between girlfriends, I second this statement. Is this purely visual or do you feel anything? If visual, I'd leave it at that.
I can feel a slight indentation when I run my finger over it. That's what worries me a bit.
Easily i-DENT-ifiable if stolen. I’ll show myself out. Happy Holidays.
I should ask how you think that is going to affect the playability before I say, if that ever affects the playability, you are doing something wrong. But, there it is.
I'm not sure about this, but if that gouge becomes worse, it will create a small ding in the fretboard.
Since you're asking for opinions, I'd just keep it if I liked it. To me, that flaw is background noise for a Squier. It won't affect sound or playability, and shipping stuff back/ fourth sucks valuable time outta life. YMMV 
A visual flaw that didn't impact playing on a bass that I played and loved that was gifted to me by someone special in my life is absolutely nothing I would ever return it for. But everyone will have their own opinion on the matter.
I disagree. I have 2 other Squiers (and played several others) that never had QC issues. Just concerned that gouge might start chipping/peeling the finish eventually. The GC I would be returning it to is only 20 minutes from me. So, no shipping to deal with.Since you're asking for opinions, I'd just keep it if I liked it. To me, that flaw is background noise for a Squier. It won't affect sound or playability, and shipping stuff back/ fourth sucks valuable time outta life. YMMV
It's not solely visual. There is a tactile (although slight) indentation also.
Maybe your wife got it for a certain price because of the blems. It might cost you (or her) more to get a perfect one . I'd probably keep it. It'll be easier to identify if it was ever stolen.
I think you've answered your own question! Go exchange it for another one, it'll likely play just as well and by the time next Christmas comes around you'll have forgotten all about this damaged one. Oh and most importantly tell your wife how wonderful she is.
Thanks for the reply. I will be discussing this situation with my wife in a couple hours.
It looks like a string (and a fossi)was pressed int
Thank you. And yes, I have expressed my appreciation for her thoughtfulness. It was a huge surprise for me!
That damage to the fingerboard looks to me like it might have been made by screw threads impacting the fingerboard and then finished over.
If I decided to keep it I'd repair it by sanding/scraping back the damage and drop filling the area. Any competent luthier/tech could do the same.
If I decided to keep it I'd repair it by sanding/scraping back the damage and drop filling the area. Any competent luthier/tech could do the same.
Because it’s a great one, under the circumstances. I wouldn’t even tell her about it for fear of her thinking she made a bad purchase. It could be a lot worse, necessitating returning it.
You said it was a gift from your wife. Maybe ask her opinion.
Yes, I will be doing this soon.
This is a good point. I guess I'll find out if I f***** up soon enough... I will be discussing this with her later this morning.
