Tiny cracks on a brand new Majesty guitar nut area

[Hyperplanet]

Hi folks;

Does it normal to see this cracks on a brand new majesty guitar for such high price and high end guitar?, Whether or not it’s a cosmetic or a deep problem, what should I do?, should I call the seller in order to replacement with a new guitar?

I’m so sad right now!.

looking forward to hear anything from you!

 

[MarkF786]

When you look closely, is it truly a crack or rather a line/seam where the surface under the paint isn't perfect flat? It looks like the neck is painted over the side of the nut, and you're just seeing a line where they're not perfectly even, which would seem common. On other brand guitars I own where the neck paint goes over the nut, there are such seams visible.

If you look closely, this picture seems to show the same line. It's hard though to find pictures at this angle. Maybe another Majesty owner can confirm.

 

[MarkF786]

And here's a thread on Facebook discussing it:

Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars | Question. Is cracking at the nut bad of a majesty. I just say it today in a class of mine and now I am a bit worried. | Facebook

 

[Sweat]

man cant tell from the pics, was it packed properly? really does not look like a stress crack which normally occurs on the bolt ons in the neck pocket

 

[SpeakingToStone]

I've owned over 50 majesty guitars, and almost every single one has had those lines or cracks around the nut. Nothing to worry about at all.

 

[Rbg]

So… you have a plastic nut and wood that let’s say were flush at some point and finished over. These two materials have different expansion coefficient when humidity and temperature changes. So wood will be constantly shrinking and expanding much more than the plastic. So eventually the finish will develop a tiny crack as it’s bound to both and will be constantly bending where two of these materials contact. It’s normal and you should not worry about it.

 

[DrKev]

Like everyone else, my first thought looking at the photos was that it's not a crack but a witness line because the paint is applied over the nut. As Rbg says, finish cracks (on any guitar from any manufacturer) may eventually happen due to expansion and contraction, and also anywhere there is a corner (because stresses build up in corners). But they are always purely cosmetic and not structural in any way.

If you are still not happy, you are in Amsterdam and thus covered by EU laws (and Dutch laws may offer even more protection) and calling the seller is the correct course of action. If the seller agrees that you have an issue to be dealt with under warranty they will look after you.

 

[fbecir]

Normally you don't need a microscope for playing the guitar ...
If it sounds good, keep it !

 

[Hyperplanet]

When you look closely, is it truly a crack or rather a line/seam where the surface under the paint isn't perfect flat? It looks like the neck is painted over the side of the nut, and you're just seeing a line where they're not perfectly even, which would seem common. On other brand guitars I own where the neck paint goes over the nut, there are such seams visible.

If you look closely, this picture seems to show the same line. It's hard though to find pictures at this angle. Maybe another Majesty owner can confirm.
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It's just like this one, and after reading all of the comments and internet users who have the majesty and reported this story, I'm very sure it's normal, and now I can take a deep breath and be happy!

 

[Hyperplanet]

man cant tell from the pics, was it packed properly? really does not look like a stress crack which normally occurs on the bolt ons in the neck pocket

Yes packed like a wall around the guitar and it's softcase, after reading all the comments, I learned it's something usual for the majesty!.

 

[Hyperplanet]

I've owned over 50 majesty guitars, and almost every single one has had those lines or cracks around the nut. Nothing to worry about at all.

wow!!!, Man I've never seen 50 Majesty beside each other could you please send a picture of em???

 

[Hyperplanet]

So… you have a plastic nut and wood that let’s say were flush at some point and finished over. These two materials have different expansion coefficient when humidity and temperature changes. So wood will be constantly shrinking and expanding much more than the plastic. So eventually the finish will develop a tiny crack as it’s bound to both and will be constantly bending where two of these materials contact. It’s normal and you should not worry about it.

Thanks so much for the information and a detail explanation, Now I'm happy again!

 

[Hyperplanet]

Like everyone else, my first thought looking at the photos was that it's not a crack but a witness line because the paint is applied over the nut. As Rbg says, finish cracks (on any guitar from any manufacturer) may eventually happen due to expansion and contraction, and also anywhere there is a corner (because stresses build up in corners). But they are always purely cosmetic and not structural in any way.

If you are still not happy, you are in Amsterdam and thus covered by EU laws (and Dutch laws may offer even more protection) and calling the seller is the correct course of action. If the seller agrees that you have an issue to be dealt with under warranty they will look after you.

Thank you so very much for you replying DrKev!, No I just wanted to make sure my brand new 4K guitar hasnt got any serious problem!, and now I'm pretty sure its normal and the guitar is in it's best condition!.

 

[Hyperplanet]

Normally you don't need a microscope for playing the guitar ...
If it sounds good, keep it !

I'm not agree with you statement, Thank you!