4001C64 fretboard/neck separating HELP!!

[krismiller]

Hey everybody, I just bought a used (2002) 4001C64. I noticed in a few spots on the bass side of the fretboard I can fit my thumb nail in between the fretboard & the neck. I ran my nail across the seam & it started to break through other spots down the neck too. The treble side is better (cant break the lacquer) but I can see the stress line on that side to.

Any rate. I"m kinda bummed out thinking I bought a good bass, but if the fretboard/neck is separating that obviously means I bought a mishandled bass. Any suggestions to tell if there's any internal damage to thebass from the truss rods literally pushing the fretboard & neck apart (I'm guessing this is what happened)? Or is this pretty much a lost situation? I'd like to fix the cracks & repair it as good as possible. Any advise on sealing them up & trying to make things like new again? Thank you for anybodys help.

-Kris Miller

[doctorwho]

Kris, I recommend that you cross-post this under the Vibrola section so that the luthiers will be sure to see it.

It sounds to me that a previous owner was a bit too aggressive at adjusting the truss rods.

[coolingitdown]

Sounds like someone got a little overzealous when adjusting the truss rods. I wouldn't give up on it. This definitely sounds like abuse. I'm no guitar tech, but it should be fixable, I would think.

[rickaddict]

This is very not normal, Kris. And since you mention that you "just bought it," I have to ask...Are you able to return it?

I'm sure it can be fixed, but if it arrived falling apart I would want a refund.

[johnallg]

I'm with Jeff. It's like the bass has seen temperature conditions that let the glue holding the fretboard to the neck to dry out and break bond. I'd return it.

[krismiller]

No returns.... I have no choice. I'll just have to fix it.