%$!# i scratched the hell out of my stingray what now?

[kevins]

i was adjusting the neck with a nail or something i forgot what but the thing snapped in half and dragged accross the body leaving a nasty looking scratch. my dad used to buff guitars and cars that had scratches on them for money back in the day and says its only a paint surface scratch so it should be really easy to take out with a buffer. im scared to do that kinda thing, is there any solution to this problem, this literally is the ONLY scratch ive gotten on it in my 5 years of having it. i once opened the case with it in it a couple years ago and someone asked me if i just got done buying it, thats how pristine of condition ive kept it in, i lemon oil it every 3 months like clockwork and replace the battery ever 6. if i wasnt scared to death of gunstock oiling it, id do that too but i havent ever done that.

what do i do? is there any solutions to this besides just living with it or covering it up with a band aid?

 

[silverburst]

Do you think you could get your dad to fix it?

 

[Hellboy]

i was adjusting the neck with a nail or something i forgot what but the thing snapped in half and dragged accross the body leaving a nasty looking scratch. my dad used to buff guitars and cars that had scratches on them for money back in the day and says its only a paint surface scratch so it should be really easy to take out with a buffer. im scared to do that kinda thing, is there any solution to this problem, this literally is the ONLY scratch ive gotten on it in my 5 years of having it. i once opened the case with it in it a couple years ago and someone asked me if i just got done buying it, thats how pristine of condition ive kept it in, i lemon oil it every 3 months like clockwork and replace the battery ever 6. if i wasnt scared to death of gunstock oiling it, id do that too but i havent ever done that.

what do i do? is there any solutions to this besides just living with it or covering it up with a band aid?

I would personally not bother to fix it. The first ding/scratch is always painful but you´ll hurt your baby many more times ahead, that is for sure. I am really overprotective regarding the back of the neck but I don´t care too much other than that. These babies are made to be used.

My two cents.....

//J

 

[five7]

What color is it? Can you post a picture.

 

[DaddyFlip]

I think you would be better off making up a good story about the scratch, like:

Yeah, I was onstage and we were rockin' the house hard and there were, like, these chicks on the front row really diggin' my groove and all. Then, one of 'em bum rushed the stage, comin' right at me! At first, it was cool and I was all ready for her to hang on my neck and start kissing me and trying to pull my shirt off, and I'm like, "Dang, I'm at the solo; can't screw this up. How can I NAIL it and still get some chick time before the bouncers toss her off me?" Then, it's like I see this chick's hands reaching out for me as she's about to pounce and these really long finger NAILS, and I'm like, "Oh, %@*! I'm gonna die!" So now I'm like trying to figure out how I can finish the solo and not get killed, so I'm hammering-on best I can with the left and I shove the body into this chick's face with my right and praying for daylight. Next thing I know, chick's on the floor and my bass has this gash right across the front and I'm like, "Dang, what's up with that?" Everybody's just standing there staring, I'm just standing there in a daze looking at the gash and this chick's on the ground and nobody's making a sound. Then there was this scream and I look down and this chick was no chick; it was a werewolf! Bass caught it across the face and a fang scratched it. So I'm like, "Wonder if the forum can tell me how to fix this scratch?" Then I was like, "ah %*&@! it, 1-2-3-4!"

Da-da, bom-bom, da-da, bom-bom, da-da-da-da, bom-bom-bom.
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand... Ahhwooo...

 

[five7]

Make up a story=lame!

 

[Mabongohogany]

My sympathy; really, it sux. When as I do, you own some instruments that you prefer to be pristine, and that happens- Ugh.
Refinishing is a (costly) option, don't know about buffing out, best left answered by a pro.

I have (2) relic'd basses, and a funny story is that once I picked one up, accidentally hit the back of the neck, and when I looked to see whether it had been marred, I paused- "Hey, wait! How would I know?!"
A little comfort in that, if another non-relic'd bass had taken a scar- *&&^#!!

I very recently made arrangements to purchase one of the greatest MM Basses built- (really!) A Mahogany Bongo eek that was offered at BPL.

I was SO overjoyed (still am) -at BPL I was sadly informed that there had been an "accident" and someone chipped the upper horn when placing the immaculate bass back in it's holder.

Although of course I would have preferred this not be the case-
It is not a factor in how the bass plays, sounds, feels, looks or performs.
Same with you-
If repair is a viable option go for it if you want.
Otherwise,
It's happened to me before with other basses- And if you play out, it's gotta happen sooner or later to some degree, unless you live in a glass bubble, and you can't do that if you use the bass, even if it's only at your own home.

Perspective, I guess.
Again, my sympathy!

 

[Hellboy]

I think you would be better off making up a good story about the scratch, like:

Yeah, I was onstage and we were rockin' the house hard and there were, like, these chicks on the front row really diggin' my groove and all. Then, one of 'em bum rushed the stage, comin' right at me! At first, it was cool and I was all ready for her to hang on my neck and start kissing me and trying to pull my shirt off, and I'm like, "Dang, I'm at the solo; can't screw this up. How can I NAIL it and still get some chick time before the bouncers toss her off me?" Then, it's like I see this chick's hands reaching out for me as she's about to pounce and these really long finger NAILS, and I'm like, "Oh, %@*! I'm gonna die!" So now I'm like trying to figure out how I can finish the solo and not get killed, so I'm hammering-on best I can with the left and I shove the body into this chick's face with my right and praying for daylight. Next thing I know, chick's on the floor and my bass has this gash right across the front and I'm like, "Dang, what's up with that?" Everybody's just standing there staring, I'm just standing there in a daze looking at the gash and this chick's on the ground and nobody's making a sound. Then there was this scream and I look down and this chick was no chick; it was a werewolf! Bass caught it across the face and a fang scratched it. So I'm like, "Wonder if the forum can tell me how to fix this scratch?" Then I was like, "ah %*&@! it, 1-2-3-4!"

Da-da, bom-bom, da-da, bom-bom, da-da-da-da, bom-bom-bom.
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand... Ahhwooo...

Ha ha ha!!!

 

[agplate]

I've used Meguiars Show Car Glaze No. 7 on my basses from time to time to reduce the buckle rash (not major) on the backs. It doesn't have a heavy cut to it, but with elbow grease and patience (just keep at it), it significantly reduces all but the deepest scratches. and leaves a really nice shine too.

You might research which Meguiars products would have a slightly higher abrasive ingredient and do the same process. I'm sure this will at least improve the condition.

"Mojo" is BS, I like pristine.

Good Luck

 

[danny-79]

I think you would be better off making up a good story about the scratch, like:

Yeah, I was onstage and we were rockin' the house hard and there were, like, these chicks on the front row really diggin' my groove and all. Then, one of 'em bum rushed the stage, comin' right at me! At first, it was cool and I was all ready for her to hang on my neck and start kissing me and trying to pull my shirt off, and I'm like, "Dang, I'm at the solo; can't screw this up. How can I NAIL it and still get some chick time before the bouncers toss her off me?" Then, it's like I see this chick's hands reaching out for me as she's about to pounce and these really long finger NAILS, and I'm like, "Oh, %@*! I'm gonna die!" So now I'm like trying to figure out how I can finish the solo and not get killed, so I'm hammering-on best I can with the left and I shove the body into this chick's face with my right and praying for daylight. Next thing I know, chick's on the floor and my bass has this gash right across the front and I'm like, "Dang, what's up with that?" Everybody's just standing there staring, I'm just standing there in a daze looking at the gash and this chick's on the ground and nobody's making a sound. Then there was this scream and I look down and this chick was no chick; it was a werewolf! Bass caught it across the face and a fang scratched it. So I'm like, "Wonder if the forum can tell me how to fix this scratch?" Then I was like, "ah %*&@! it, 1-2-3-4!"

Da-da, bom-bom, da-da, bom-bom, da-da-da-da, bom-bom-bom.
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand... Ahhwooo...

HAHA!! cant stop laughing !! good stuff!!
(just not very funny about tool marks)

 

[Busterkilrain]

I know how you feel Man. I bought a brand new RickenBONGOr the other day, placed it in my stand that holds two other basses and thought nothing of it. I didn't realize that I had rubbed the back against the control knobs of another bass.SIX Lovely scratches later. She was only 1 week old, Man. So young.
Brent

 

[Caca de Kick]

Paint surface scratch = buff it out. That's how you solve that problem.

 

[patpark]

depending on how deep it is, you could burn thru the paint.

if it was mine, i would chalk it up to a well place battle scar.

 

[ivbenaplayin]

depending on exactly how deep the scratch is, it could be wet sanded a little bit with 1500 - 2000 grit wet sanding paper before buffing, but no matter what, be sure to put masking tape over the pickup so it doesn't get burned by the buffer...

 

[Mogee]

Maybe a really good auto detailer could buff it out?

 

[Rick Auricchio]

My local body shop guy once told me "If your fingernail catches in the scratch, it can't be buffed out." That was for automobile clear-coat, but it might also apply here. A deep scratch requires removing too much of the clear coat around it.

 

[kevins]

yeah my dads actually an experienced auto detailer and he said he did guitars before so im considering it but not entirely. it was just such a bummer, i had a perfect track record too. also that story was amazing

 

[koogie2k]

Sucks to happen...but...it does. Hunt around where you live or have your Dad fix it if he can.

My one bongo is really torn up...and yes, I like my BS Mojo.

 

[AnthonyD]

Do you think you could get your dad to fix it?

Exactly what I'm wondering...

 

[DrGonzo5150]

...and yes, I like my BS Mojo.

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