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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 3:56 pm
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I received an nice e- mail from Fender advising me to check if it's going to be covered under the warranty and take it to a authorized dealer and they will take care of it if it's under the warranty.

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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:43 am
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A few days after I e-mailed Fender somebody replied to be from customer relatoins and address the issue.

I was advised to bring it to the store where I bought it and if it is a warranty issue they will take it back.

It was determined at the service dept of the music store that it was not a warranty issue, but it's because my bass is drying up!!!

BCbassman was right. The neck was shrinking and the fret ends were coming out a bit making the lacquer finish chip off.

This has been very educational to me. I know about humidity, temp stuff like that, at least I thought I did. But I didn't know that how our apartment is. Winter in Toronto, Canada can be brutal, but I kept it at home and in the case.

As a warning to all, and you may know this already. The sillica gel (moisture remover bag) that's on your case when you buy your guitar should be thrown out if you live in a dry place! I think that may be one of the factors.

I'm going to get a humidifier.

Would a room humidifier good enough or should I get one for my case?

Thank you all for your help!!!

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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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Certainly pitching the little silica gel packet is a good idea, but humidity in cold climates can get as low as 5-10% in the wintertime, and can do a real number on wood. I keep my music room at ~50% year 'round to the extent possible.

Get a humidifier that has setting for % humidity for the winter months (November - March for the most part). By April, the mumidity usually comes back up. High humidity isn't great either, but it is nowhere near as bad as low humidity.

FYI, in the winter, low humidity will cause contraction which will expose fret ends and could cause back-bow in the neck which can lower action to the point of buzzing. High humidity may cause the sound to be a bit muddy (particularly in acoustic instruments), and can introduce relief in the neck, raising the action. That's one reason why truss rods are adjustable and why everyone should know how to adjust them safely.


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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:24 pm
Hi The Naturals; Glad to hear you were able to find out what was going on with you Am. Std. I live in South FL, and have the opposite humidity problem. Silica gel packs in the case is a way of life.


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