Question About Neck Pocket Finish Crack ??

[axe dude]

Hey Dudes whats happening? I had this on a few of my old Kramers back in the day & of course (It never bothered me any) I have seen this on alot of other Axe's over the years & have ALWAYS heard different opinions. How normal is it to still see "The Usual" 1/4"- to -1/2" Neck Pocket Finish Crack? Is this still a common deal on Bolt On's even as of today? Anyone that I have seen NEVER went through to the Body just the Clear Coat. Just the normal I guess "Stress" crack from bolting on the Neck. Should you turn/shy away from buying your Dream Axe because of this (Or for that matter any Axe?) or like I have always heard...Dont worry about it it's no big deal! Thanks! for any & all info.....Steve

[coloradoman25]

It was really common when I was in Colorado due to the dry air. Here in texas I havent noticed it as much. I dont let it bother me if its my "dream" axe. But if its a dime a dozen can find another one I would pass.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

It's no big deal, unless a tiny crack in the finish is a big deal to you.

[levantin]

I've had that issue on lots of bolt on guitars and I live in a pretty humid part of the world. It's merely cosmetic.

[SeafoodPancake]

its nice to hear that it is not a big deal.. my DK2M has also that issue.

[Grandturk]

Not a big deal or even a small deal. Funny though - I ain't got none - but most of my guitars are new now.

[DonP]

Funny though - I ain't got none - but most of my guitars are new now.

Same here. Should we sand our neck pockets before this happens?

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Yes, make them fit good and loose. Ignore the idiots that say it lets the tonez leak out.

[Grandturk]

Ignore the idiots that say it lets the tonez leak out.

That's alright - I got plenty of other places where I lose tone:

- Non-blocked Floyd Rose - big loss of tone
- No BIG BRASS BLOCK (or Callaham block for strat trems) - probably a 25 - 30% loss in tone there
- Strat trems setup... you know - not flush to the body (so it actually works) - probably losing a good 5-10 seconds of sustain (and of course - tone loss!)
- Locking nut - obviously a tone sink
- Ceramic magnet Dimarzios - oh man, tone-suckers
- Jumbo frets - obviously don't sound as good as tiny little vintage wire
- No RS Guitarworks 50's Wiring - I'm really missing out
- No tone pot - I mean... you can't get good tone without a tone pot - that goes without saying
- Basswood - 'nuff said!
- Strats routed H-S-H with a single coil in a hum slot - less wood = less tone!!!
- Cheapo-Dimarzio cables - like putting a blanket over my amp
- High-gain Boogie - like putting a blanket over the blanket over my amp!
- New manufacture tubes - absolute shite!!!
- $5 strings - $15 strings sound better!!!
- Poly finish - blech - I shouldn't even bother playing - I'm out of tone by now

[Devotee]

What about your picks?

[Grandturk]

Eric Johnson Jazz III's - tone multiplier by at least 33.33%

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

That's alright - I got plenty of other places where I lose tone:

- Non-blocked Floyd Rose - big loss of tone
- No BIG BRASS BLOCK (or Callaham block for strat trems) - probably a 25 - 30% loss in tone there
- Strat trems setup... you know - not flush to the body (so it actually works) - probably losing a good 5-10 seconds of sustain (and of course - tone loss!)
- Locking nut - obviously a tone sink
- Ceramic magnet Dimarzios - oh man, tone-suckers
- Jumbo frets - obviously don't sound as good as tiny little vintage wire
- No RS Guitarworks 50's Wiring - I'm really missing out
- No tone pot - I mean... you can't get good tone without a tone pot - that goes without saying
- Basswood - 'nuff said!
- Strats routed H-S-H with a single coil in a hum slot - less wood = less tone!!!
- Cheapo-Dimarzio cables - like putting a blanket over my amp
- High-gain Boogie - like putting a blanket over the blanket over my amp!
- New manufacture tubes - absolute shite!!!
- $5 strings - $15 strings sound better!!!
- Poly finish - blech - I shouldn't even bother playing - I'm out of tone by now

Amen, dude.

[DonP]

- Non-blocked Floyd Rose - big loss of tone - I'm there too
- No BIG BRASS BLOCK (or Callaham block for strat trems) - probably a 25 - 30% loss in tone there - Ok, I'm a sucker for big blocks although I don't hear shit for a difference. I've only done this once - a 37mm in my SL2H, but I'm tempted to do it to more of my guitars even though I know I'm throwing good money away. I'm stupid.
- Strat trems setup... you know - not flush to the body (so it actually works) - probably losing a good 5-10 seconds of sustain (and of course - tone loss!) - Same here.
- Locking nut - obviously a tone sink - new to me
- Ceramic magnet Dimarzios - oh man, tone-suckers - Ceramic is nice - Get some EMG81's
- Jumbo frets - obviously don't sound as good as tiny little vintage wire - Jumbo frets are the SHIT
- No RS Guitarworks 50's Wiring - I'm really missing out
- No tone pot - I mean... you can't get good tone without a tone pot - that goes without saying
- Basswood - 'nuff said! - I'm there
- Strats routed H-S-H with a single coil in a hum slot - less wood = less tone!!!
- Cheapo-Dimarzio cables - like putting a blanket over my amp - My cables are no-name
- High-gain Boogie - like putting a blanket over the blanket over my amp! - Can't match you there. I really want to get a Boogie Mark head with an EQ
- New manufacture tubes - absolute shite!!! - My 1998 DSL100 still has the original tubes
- $5 strings - $15 strings sound better!!! - $5 Strings! You rich fucker - I use $2 strings!
- Poly finish - blech - I shouldn't even bother playing - I'm out of tone by now

[axe dude]

Hey Thanks Alot everyone for all the info!! I didn't think it was to big of a deal either but wanted to hear what other's thought about it. Grandturk......Killer Reply Dude!