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It’s on a bass I’m considering buying. It doesn’t put me off of buying it, but I would like to think that I could make it look better. I know that it’s unlikely to be perfect, but any suggestions for products to fill and disguise would be most welcome.

it can be perfect if you send it off to someone who knows what they're doing. the question is if it is worth it. are you going to play it out a lot? than i would not touch it untill there is more to be done later and if you'll play it hard there will be some finish issues later no matter how ocd you will be about it. it is almost certainly unavoidable in life performance settings.

I see absolutely nothing wrong with it except for a wee amount of tail lift.
That little bit is totally exceptable.

Thank you, Dusan, for your attempt at channelling...

Steve, this one could be fairly easy. I'd suggest finding some nail polish in a very close shade--there are thousands of reds that are available. Touch up JUST the area that's down to the wood. Then, using clear nail polish, daub in coat upon coat, with several hours between coats, and overfill the area. Let dry (it's air-dry, and this takes time!) until hard. This means several days at least. If you've properly overfilled the chipped area, it should have shrunk and will still be a bit higher than surrounding CV.

Next, using 1000 grit wet or dry paper (use a scrap, about 1" square) and some Windex and a small soft block of rubber, felt, or even plastic, sand the area flat. Rub out with some compound, Scratch-X and Zymol and it's done. Don't forget the diaper!

Are you talking about the microscopic area around the strap button?
I didn't even see it at first!

Thanks for the advice guys! The small scuff is to back to the wood, but Paul - you make it sound so simple (then again I know that your skill level is above the clouds). If I get the bass, I'll find the closest Kate Moss shade and let you know how I get on.