cracks in neck joint

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Patzag
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cracks in neck joint

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Does anyone know of anything more serious than a paint crack in a neck joint?
I am offered a Deluxe with what seems a crack in the paint which goes along the joint all the way to the pickup cavilty.
I've seen these but I don't know if anyone has experience actual issues or just paint cracks.

Any experience with this?
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My experience has always been that they're just finish cracks. At this point, if the action is okay and it's not having tuning issues then I think it's probably confirmation that they're just finish cracks and not something more serious.
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vjmanzo wrote: Mon Feb 07, 2022 3:07 pm My experience has always been that they're just finish cracks. At this point, if the action is okay and it's not having tuning issues then I think it's probably confirmation that they're just finish cracks and not something more serious.
Thank you. Much appreciated!
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You adding to the herd? 8-)
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vjmanzo wrote: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:09 am You adding to the herd? 8-)
We'll see if it pans out.
I have a bead on a Deluxe - 1999 - Gen2 pickups at a decent price. (sub 2K).
Should be decided tonight.
The guitar is beautiful except for the finish crack.
But it's in Switzerland. Owner is meeting with a prospective buyer and prefers to deal hand to hand.
I'll know if I'm in the race later. I'll keep you guys briefed!
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SOLD ... to another than me!
Oh well, another time!
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