Is this type of fretboard damage fixable? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by LIV3N@lemmy.world to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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This is a Fender Eric Clapton Strat built in 1990 that I bought myself for my 30th birthday as it was the same age.

I played it a bit and this happened. Not sure if it was already damaged and I made it worse or if the old strings caused the damage. There was no noticable damage when I bought it.

Is this type of thing possible to fix? Or will it need a new neck?

Thank you! (First post on Lemmy!)

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[-] leadersandlunatics@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Playing guitar for 20 years. Shred all the time. Can’t see a thing wrong?

[-] j_gets@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Guitars which have worn naturally over the time have more mojo than case queens. If it isn’t interfering with your playing I’d say let it ride.

[-] ArtVandelay@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Case Queens, I love it

[-] giacomo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Can you put a circle around the damage?

[-] prtm@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I'm not sure exactly what in the photo is the wear is you're referring to. I'd say if it plays fine you're fine.

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