Giorgi SS.org Regular Joined Apr 26, 2021 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Apr 28, 2021 #1 Hello I found a deal of 500$ for Ibanez RGIR27FE. However I have noticed this marking on the fretboard, does it mean that the wood is rotting ? Should I go for it?
Hello I found a deal of 500$ for Ibanez RGIR27FE. However I have noticed this marking on the fretboard, does it mean that the wood is rotting ? Should I go for it?
Giorgi SS.org Regular Joined Apr 26, 2021 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Apr 28, 2021 #2 https:// ibb. co/7VP6vd9
mastapimp Well-Known Member Joined Mar 22, 2011 Messages 1,516 Reaction score 2,442 Location FL Apr 28, 2021 #3 1. That is not the fretboard, the picture you linked is of the back of the neck. 2. Request some close up photos of the discoloration so you can better judge what's going on.
1. That is not the fretboard, the picture you linked is of the back of the neck. 2. Request some close up photos of the discoloration so you can better judge what's going on.
teamSKDM Well-Known Member Joined Oct 2, 2011 Messages 2,260 Reaction score 270 Location Ocala , FL Apr 28, 2021 #4 looks like it was played by someone who had the hands of a mechanic. looks like its caused from dirtiness not wood figuring imo but what do I know
looks like it was played by someone who had the hands of a mechanic. looks like its caused from dirtiness not wood figuring imo but what do I know
W Wucan SS.org Regular Joined Dec 1, 2020 Messages 447 Reaction score 594 Location True North, Strong and Expensive as **** Apr 28, 2021 #5 At first glance it looks like a mix of the finish wearing off and dirt buildup. Need closeups. Either way, even well-kept Iron Labels tend to go very cheap so I wouldn't consider $500 a "deal" for one that has had a rough life.
At first glance it looks like a mix of the finish wearing off and dirt buildup. Need closeups. Either way, even well-kept Iron Labels tend to go very cheap so I wouldn't consider $500 a "deal" for one that has had a rough life.
Musiscience Well-Known Member Joined Jan 29, 2013 Messages 2,270 Reaction score 2,804 Location Montreal, QC Apr 29, 2021 #6 Talk the price down because of it ans just refinish the neck with Tru Oil and Gunstock Wax if the clear is damaged.
Talk the price down because of it ans just refinish the neck with Tru Oil and Gunstock Wax if the clear is damaged.