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Jan 5, 2025 - 7:40:51 PM
2 posts since 10/11/2019

Hey everyone, my '99 RB250 took a little tumble and developed a smallish crack close to the heel.
It's not deep at all, but I'm terrified of it running.
Should I release string tension or loosen the truss rod to prevent further damage?
Also, is this a difficult repair? What's an estimated cost for a repair like this?

I would greatly appreciate any help and advice. Thanks!


 

Jan 5, 2025 - 8:16:23 PM
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3009 posts since 9/18/2010

From the looks of the direction of the crack, the wood of the neck blank has a lot of grain run out and it shouldn't have been chosen for a neck. Should be under $100 to fix, and you should have it repaired as soon as you can.

Jan 6, 2025 - 7:53:34 AM
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3101 posts since 2/12/2005

That is a bummer. Your idea of removing string tension is right. In fact, if you are comfortable, go ahead and remove the neck to take to someone good.

Edited by - randybartlett on 01/06/2025 07:54:37

Jan 6, 2025 - 8:46:54 AM
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8663 posts since 9/21/2007

If I were a banjo repair person I would give away free banjo stands. That would secure plenty of work.

Sort of like a dentist giving away caramel candies.

Jan 6, 2025 - 11:45:06 AM

2497 posts since 5/19/2018

That needs to go to a luthier before it gets much worse.

I have done the same in the distant past. Its a hard lesson. That is why I always recommend that if an instrument is not in your hands, it is in its case. Even if you are stepping away for just a second.

Joel above pretty much nailed it. My luthier has told me the same almost word for word. Pretty much 1/2 his business, and he is a very busy person, is due to an instrument falling over or getting knocked out of its stand.

Fortunately for you, that is a common and simple repair.

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