sonvolt Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hello all, first time poster here. I was recently so pleased with a Chinese-made Casino I purchased, that I decided to buy a Japanese-made '65 spec. Casino from a dealer in Japan. Nitrocellulose finish, 3-ply, Delryn saddles, Bigsby, etc. - apparently a run limited to the Japanese market. Unfortunately, I've noticed in the pictures that there appears to be a knot in the neck, or at least an area that was very close to a knot when the neck blank was cut, around the 6th or 7th fret. This gives me concern, not only because it's a bit unsightly, but because of the potential for later neck problems with warpage, bowing, etc. My question is - how legit a concern do you think this is? I've simply never seen a mahogany neck with this kind of grain issue. Any advice would be appreciated. The seller, upon hearing my concern, has graciously offered a discount that would bring the price down to $2k. Meanwhile the only other example of this model I can find available is $3k, so the question becomes, is not having that knot worth $1k to me? Regards, DeWayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 just MHO of course, but I don't see a problem with this. Just part of the wood grain, not sure it's a knot or just some minor anomaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 just MHO of course, but I don't see a problem with this. Just part of the wood grain, not sure it's a knot or just some minor anomaly. I agree 100%, it's just the grain. When The Kid and I agree, it's almost always correct. It's nice that you got a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I agree 100%, it's just the grain. When The Kid and I agree, it's almost always correct. It's nice that you got a discount. dat's right bill, "allllmost always..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I wouldn’t have noticed it if you hadn’t pointed it out. \:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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