Bass neck have a crack, following wood lines
First a couple pictures:
I have a bass that has a crack on the neck. It looks like it follows the wood pattern, but since it's so clean, I think it's more glue related.
This happened after transport and, realistically, this bass has been used as a tool, and not a museum piece, for a long time so it's not like I'm totally surprised.
I am in a lockdown area, so there is no 'going to the music shop' right now.
I guess the truss rod, and maybe the fretboard, hold it together right now. I can push back against the crack and see it close, so it's definitely loose.
Does that mean I need to get a new neck? or can this eventually be glued by a repair shop?
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It is where a join in the neck was made. Were it mine, I'd open it up gently to see how much it's become unglued. Being careful not to crack the fingerboard. There were quite a few guitars and basses made this way, not sure it was a brilliant idea, but a lot survive!
Anyway, open up, and it should be possible to get two part epoxy into the joint, just enough not splodging it everywhere. Then using card or such, with some plastic bag over the joint, use clamps to hold it together for a day. Obviously take the strings off first!
If that's not something you'd be happy with, a luthier will be able to repair it - at a cost. A new neck would be an option - at a cost, but fitting won't be a simple diy job - the poket needs to be a snug fit. For me, the glue option would be the best, (I've done many broken necks) but it rather depends on how much of a diy-er you are!
Also use masking tape all around the area of the crack so there's less to clean up. Maybe even lay it over the entire area and then cut the tape with a razor to expose the crack.
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