A scratch that Scratch X and Zymol won't take out

[marc61]

Any thing we can do here?

The bass is on Ebay, and it has another similar deep scratch. If I can get them out, it's pretty much perfect.

[jingle_jangle]

Can't tell from the photo. But looks like it could be through the finish. Photo is out of focus and taken without macro. Both are important for a correct diagnosis, or I'll have to call Dr. House...

[epitreture]

Can't tell from the photo. But looks like it could be through the finish. Photo is out of focus and taken without macro. Both are important for a correct diagnosis, or I'll have to call Dr. House...

I think he's in the looney bin at the moment.

[beatlefreak]

Sure looks like it's down to the wood.

[jingle_jangle]

90% chance you're right, Kris. But the out of focus situation can confuse things. It's possible for a scratch in a thicker clearcoat finish (like Fender's polyester finishes) to show up light-colored, but in fact only go into the clearcoat. A good clear extreme closeup photo or inspection of the actual instrument with a loupe, will show the true situation. If it's only into the clearcoat, and not through the color, a quick fill with cyanoacrylate and then a sand and buff will restore the surface. I don't use CA, though, on Rick conversion varnish finishes as it sands unevenly due to its hardness.

[woodyng]

is that an ovation bass?

[doctorwho]

is that an ovation bass?

That's what I thought, possibly a Magnum.

[marc61]

Magnum I with deep scratch on front and back, with some finish checking near the neck pocket.

This sold before, but it's relisted. Trying to get some feedback from the seller before i dive in.

[doctorwho]

Good luck with that, Marc!