PRS bass lifting fingerboard, missing nut

[Scott Kaplan]

I have this PRS bass the fingerboard has lifted off and on the sides the filler material has come off Also on the back of the neck there's a split and another on the head stock as shown in photos How should I go about fixing it? https://imgur.com/a/qwQPxmY

 

[markd21]

Dude!!! That is a MASSIVE restoration project. If PTC is taking work, then I'd send to them. But, I am pretty sure they aren't at this time.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

That looks like it’s sat in a ditch.

I had a guitar that had damage similar to this, which been exposed to long term water damage.

The repair cost, may exceed the value of the instrument.

 

[Scott Kaplan]

That looks like it’s sat in a ditch.

I had a guitar that had damage similar to this, which been exposed to long term water damage.

The repair cost, may exceed the value of the instrument.

What's it worth as is

 

[Scott Kaplan]

What's it worth as is

Yea I found it outside

 

[Alnus Rubra]

In all honesty Scott I can’t answer that.

With damage like this there can be a multitude of issues, neck alignment, truss rod, fretboard, structural integrity etc.

I would speak with a reputable luthier and ask their opinion when they have the instrument in hand.

 

[JMintzer]

What's it worth as is

Pretty much what you paid for it...

 

[Boogie]

No. Just, no.

 

[Aahzz]

Pretty much what you paid for it...

Not sure it's worth that much, even.

 

[WEDGE]

Wall hanger at best. I would spray it a monochrome color and it would cool on the wall of my music room.

 

[DISTORT6]

Sad.

 

[bodia]

Not sure it's worth that much, even.

Ditto

 

[dogrocketp]

If you think you want it fixed, get in touch with Philtone Music in Baltimore. He’ll advise you honestly.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

OY...serious H2O damage. What a shame...If they can save that neck...THAT would be amazing!!!!
Good luck.

 

[aphantomvaper]

I'd let it sit in the dry music room for a while so it can dry out. Anything done while its still moist will become undone quickly.

Or make it a two string slide bass. Then fboard and whatever don't matter so much.

 

[JasonE]

I believe that is beyond fixing. The integrity of the wood is gone. You would have to fill every crack with glue and be able to clamp it to apply pressure to get it to make contact. I would never trust it.

 

[Rider1260]

I don't think its a real PRS and likely not worth fixing but it could be a fun project instrument to experiment on , possibly dip in epoxy and finish.

 

[shinksma]

I don't think its a real PRS and likely not worth fixing but it could be a fun project instrument to experiment on , possibly dip in epoxy and finish.

It has all the hallmarks of being a (very abused) Bass-4.

If it was in "good" working condition it would be worth around $1K to $1.5K.

As it is right now, it isn't worth fixing - you'd spend $2K and/or countless hours of labor and still have a mess.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

Agree...looks legit...just badly abused.

 

[aphantomvaper]

You're doing the right thing with the bass!