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I just had a newer Rick come into my shop where the finish at the fretboard edge about half way up the neck, along the binding,
start to come off. Only between a couple frets around the 12th fret.
Thick clear piece down to the binding - like it didn't stick well in production.
Anyone else see this type of issue. Adjacent to this area you can see where it is about to lift.
Luckily it is on the lower horn (high "E") edge so it can be attended to and probably not be noticable provided a smooth repair is accomplished.
First the adjacent area needs to be secured by super glue and a syringe (worked perfectly last time and fills the air gape and secures it well) and
then fill missing finish area with multiple coats of clear followed by wet sanding. Then polish.
I've done it before with great results but just want to see if this is a fluke or a relatively common occurance.

Don't know 'bout a fluck, almost scared to ask, but maybe you mean "fluke"?

fluke 3 (flook)
n.
1. A stroke of good luck.
2. A chance occurrence; an accident.
3. Games An accidentally good or successful stroke in billiards or pool.

And, sure I've seen it. It's one type of finish reaction to thermal shock. The wood of the guitar expands faster than the finish can, and the finish separates instead of checking. Easier to fix than checking, but not as acceptable visually as "mojo" or craquelure patina.

jingle_jangle wrote:Don't know 'bout a fluckAnd, sure I've seen it. It's one type of finish reaction to thermal shock. The wood of the guitar expands faster than the finish can, and the finish separates instead of checking. Easier to fix than checking, but not as acceptable visually as "mojo" or craquelure patina.

Thank goodness we have a great members on the forum that have valuable information to share thank Fluck weve Paul W for his endless knowledge that he gives so freely.Cheers Paul.

Kira, what the fluke is that???


Actually, I've heard that eating raw fish could wind up being a fluke ...

doctorwho wrote:Kira, what the fluke is that???


Actually, I've heard that eating raw fish could wind up being a fluke ...

Q: Hear about the new sushi bar that caters exclusively to lawyers?
A: It's called, Sosumi.

Thanks for catching that Paul, I've corrected it.

I'm not sure whethter or not the older Ricks had that thick and hard of a clear finish.
I see your point about movement of guitar components related to woods, binding and finish. It's just the first time I've seen that big a piece come off in two places right down to the binding.

Hey I had some sushi today sosumi

Here are The Flucks.

What the fluck...This is really getting off track

jingle_jangle wrote:Don't know 'bout a fluck, almost scared to ask, but maybe you mean "fluke"?

fluke 3 (flook)
n.
1. A stroke of good luck.
2. A chance occurrence; an accident.
3. Games An accidentally good or successful stroke in billiards or pool.
.

ric330 wrote:What the fluck...This is really getting off track

Tell us about your fifty-two foot Tele!

This is a FLUKE.

Here is what my Fluke looks like: