Top wood detached from body!

[superheavydeathmetal]

The top wood on my bass has partially detached from the body. I don't believe this!

Is this something I should get fixed or is it really nothing to worry about?

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[blablas]

It's something I would most certainly worry about, it's a perfect place for moisture getting in there, structurally it's no problem as long as the wood stays dry.

[andrew]

That's nature's pick holder.

But seriously, what Blablas said. Which bass is that?

[gravesbass]

Damn.... What builder made this? Thats not good. I would def have a luthier look at it. If a warranty issue, send them email with a link to pics.

Best of luck!!

[superheavydeathmetal]

Thanks for the advice, guys!

This was made by Ray Simonetti. I don't know what year.

[Moses]

Looks like the joint was a bit dry there during glue-up. Shouldn't be a big deal to get fixed.

[fivebass52]

Blow it out with some air, pump some strong wood-glue in there, clamp it down with 4-5 clamps, wait a couple of days... done!

[superheavydeathmetal]

Thanks fivebass, and everyone else!

I will re-glue and clamp if needs be, but for now it seems to have closed up on its own!

[Frenchy-Lefty]

You'll get vermine and roaches crawling out this if you don't glue it back