Derek Vaughan Posted January 6 Posted January 6 I am cleaning up my fender telecaster which has been in storage at my inlaws. I've notice when restringing that the neck looks weathers. The laminate seems crazed. Please see images attached. Should I be alarmed? Is it just cosmetic? Help! Quote
ezbass Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Hard to say, it could be just the finish cracking (and probably is), but it might have gone deeper. The cracks on the back bother me as there is the chance of snagging your hand, whilst playing . Seeing that there is some fret wear there too, I think you should take it to a tech to appraise and if they think it’s sound, get it stripped or refinished and have the frets recrowned. Quote
Derek Vaughan Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 Thanks so much for your help. I'm thinking that it's only cosmetic. Probably down to my father inlaw being tight fisted and not putting the heating on. No splintering on the reverse, though rough as though the varnish a crazed slightly. Will take your advice on board and take to a tech. Appreciate your help Quote
