I don't know when and how this happened...

[Alvabass]

... and I don't like how it looks. I've realized that I never look at my bass' back.

I guess it cannot be fixed, but what really worries me is the possibility of getting bigger. Should I be concerned? Honestly, this ruined my day. Thank you in advance for your input!

 

[silverburst]

Did it get wet? It looks like there is some corrosion in and around the screws.

 

[Oldtoe]

If it still plays good, sir, I would try not to sweat it too much. These kind of finish things happen. Especially to basses good enough to be played a lot.

 

[Alvabass]

Did it get wet?

As far as I can tell, no. BTW, I never play shirtless.

 

[Aussie Mark]

BTW, I never play shirtless.

Me either. Shall we start a poll?

 

[jefft54]

Originally Posted by Alvabass
BTW, I never play shirtless.

Me either. Shall we start a poll?

And add pictures

 

[Frantic Slayer]

what color is that? looks nice!

 

[ekb16b]

what color is that? looks nice!

should be lava pearl, go and youtube his video's they're brilliant,

 

[Frantic Slayer]

yea...on his vids it looks like candy apple tho

 

[Dr Stankface]

It adds character. I'd say don't worry about it.

 

[Alvabass]

Yes, it is Lava Pearl. Thank you so much for your kind comments, guys!

 

[bigvissch]

Some nice chops there my friend. (técnica excelente)

Judging by your vids I am guessing that regular neck bends might eventualy have some impact on the epoxy finish. In which case I would suspect it is only a skin deep wound. Just a guess mind you.

 

[TNT]

As far as I can tell, no. BTW, I never play shirtless.

I always play "shirtless" and I've never had that happen!! It's my version of "Wonder Wipes"!!

 

[silverburst]

I didn't see the link for your youtube stuff before. Nice stuff there, for sure!

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Hmmm..is your hand resting there when in upper position?

My friend Ronnie's guitar screws are like this, but it's from his, er...sweat...the screws near the pick guard and on the bridge, wherever he lays his hands 'wear out' faster than the screw where his hands don't go..maybe that's what's happening here?

 

[Alvabass]

Thank you again, guys!

Hmmm..is your hand resting there when in upper position?

My friend Ronnie's guitar screws are like this, but it's from his, er...sweat...the screws near the pick guard and on the bridge, wherever he lays his hands 'wear out' faster than the screw where his hands don't go..maybe that's what's happening here?

I don't think so. I never rest my hand there and after 22 years of playing I'm completely sure I don't suffer from "body chemistry" problems, specially considering that I'm very picky about having my hands clean before picking my instrument.

Judging by your vids I am guessing that regular neck bends might eventualy have some impact on the epoxy finish. In which case I would suspect it is only a skin deep wound. Just a guess mind you.

On the other hand, I strongly believe that the problem may lay there. Never thought of it before.

 

[Big Poppa]

this is cosmetic only and could be caused by any number of things...have you ever tightened the neck screws as it looks like some one has

 

[Alvabass]

I've never done that, Big Poppa. Thank you so much for your reply!

 

[Frantic Slayer]

this is cosmetic only and could be caused by any number of things...have you ever tightened the neck screws as it looks like some one has

this is just like you said, it tells a story!
....now we just need to find out what the story is.

 

[SharonG]

At least it's on the back side of the bass - much less distracting there, although, having seen your Youtube vids, I don't think anyone is worrying too much about the finish on your bass when you're playing, Alva!

My bass already has plenty of it's own character (sigh), and not even 2 years old, yet....


.....and, no, I don't play shirtless