A line in the wood in a Legacy neck?

[fenderfan]

What would this line be in the wood in the side of a Legacy neck? It can't be felt when you run your finger over this area, but does it mean that a full, open split will gradually develop?
Thanks.

[guitar_ed]

That is a glue line, where the fretboard is separated from the neck. But that does not mean it will get worse. I would try & get hold of the factory, and see what they have to say.

edg

[Lazer]

This is bad news get it fixed quick.

[Craig]

What would this line be in the wood in the side of a Legacy neck? It can't be felt when you run your finger over this area, but does it mean that a full, open split will gradually develop?
Thanks.

I suggest you email Ben Rush (repairs@glguitars.com) with this photo included and ask him if it needs to be repaired. He is the Customer Service person at the factory.
Hope this helps. And keep us informed about this, too.

[fenderfan]

Will do, and thanks everyone.

[fenderfan]

Ben Rush from G&L confirmed that, if that glue line is under the smooth finish, and not an actual crack or opening, then it's ok.

[darwinohm]

Fenderfan, an important question that needs to be answered, did you buy this new or used? I do have an answer for you but this question needs to be answered first.-- Darwin

[fenderfan]

It's a 2013 that was purchased used from a private party.

[Lazer]

Ben Rush from G&L confirmed that, if that glue line is under the smooth finish, and not an actual crack or opening, then it's ok.

You said you could feel it. That means it is not under the finnish. The truss rod is pushing on the finger board and it is very likely this will get worse as moisture enteres the crack. I beleive it can be fixed before it gets out of hand, don't wait too long.

[SouthpawGuy]

What would this line be in the wood in the side of a Legacy neck? It can't be felt when you run your finger over this area, but does it mean that a full, open split will gradually develop?
Thanks.

Hard to tell from the photo but it almost looks like the line develops into a "V", or fork, just after the nut ?

That could indicate that it is truss rod related, or maybe the guitar got a fall onto the headstock causing the problem.

[darwinohm]

I can't imagine that neck leaving the factory with a glue line like that. It looks like a fretboard separation to me. I would have a competent repairman take a look. -- Darwin

[Elwood]

Have you checked the truss rod movement to see if it's maxed out?
If it is I would start thinking about a replacement neck, and play the heck out the one you have until
it fails.

elwood

[fenderfan]

The repair shop at G&L said that if the visible glue line is smooth, and sealed over (which this is) then there is no problem. There is no crack or split opening in the wood (when you run your finger over that area, you don't feel anything). I still might take it to a couple of respected local guitar repair people, just to see what the various opinions are.
Thanks, everyone.

[Lazer]

Sorry I misread your op. If you can't feel it its ok for now. However you will have to
keep a close eye on it. If it starts opening up it is bad news.

Cheers
L-zr

[CSVeteran]

Worse case scenario, even if it was a crack at the seam, it is an easy repair and could be refinished and re-tinted.