Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I was thinking of selling my 330 some time ago, since I was playing bass more often. When taking the guitar out of the case, I noticed the chip on the back of the neck that I forgot I did to it a few months ago. So, I called up my friend to see if his friend, a studying luthier, can fix it up for me.
So, after bringing it to my friend's house, he almost laughs at how small this chip is. He tells me that it's really nothing to worry about. But, being only one small chip on the whole guitar, and no other scratches whatsoever, I would like it to be fixed. Am I being too crazy over one small chip??? Is this laughable?
I thought this after my friend's reaction.

I don't like chips either, but I wouldn't have it fixed, even if it could be done invisibly. Chips happen. I just try to avoid new ones.

Still, it's your guitar. If it's that important to you, go for it.

Just keep in mind that you're letting a "studying luthier" repair that chip.

If I were you I'd make sure that they've gotten to the chapter on "finishes" and "finish repair" in those luthiery classes!

Otherwise, YOU may be the one learning the lesson, not the "studying luthier"!

Stewart-McDonald sells this laquer in a pen-like dispenser. It comes in different colors and you might be able to fix chips yourself for a little cash.

Rob: I would leave this instrument alone. One day this chip may let you identify this instrument. Trying to make things too perfect, especially in unexperienced hands, can backfire.

If the factory was setting it right, that would be another thing. I have seen too many well-intended botched jobs. I vote for resisting the temptation to fix it and enjoying playing your instrument.

Forget the Stew-Mac lacquer pens, they are for nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, not for Rickenbacker finishes.

Thanks, Dave. I was thinking about getting some of that from Stew-Mac. Maybe I still will for instruments other than Rickenbacker.
You do have a good point, Peter. But, The guitar is already at my friend's house, and his friend has been studying for more than a few years, now. I still call him a "studying luthier" because I realize that it takes years of practice to be good.
Even if it doesn't look perfect (and I expect it won't), all I really care about is that 1.) It's not too noticeable, and 2.) I don't feel the chip on my thumb whe I play it.
BTW, I chose not to sell it, anyway. This guitar is too darn good to play!!!

Rob, you should do a search here, but I believe John Hall has said that Rickenbacker uses a special catalyzed conversion varnish. If you do go ahead, make sure your luthier knows what's compatible and what's not.

What color is it?

Fireglo.