I don't even believe this would leave the factory like that.
I am also considering a factory second with a similar flaw as to the one pictured. In my case, it is fully disclosed and the seller (the builder, in fact) is completely open about it. I happen to know very little about cracks, so I am just interested in how much of a potential issue I might be getting myself into.
Josh, you might go to Todd at Portland Fretworks for at least a post-purchase inspection. He is arguably the best luthier in town and a good guy too. I would never let a blemish or potential minor repair keep me from buying an instrument that speaks to my heart.
Josh, you might go to Todd at Portland Fretworks for at least a post-purchase inspection. He is arguably the best luthier in town and a good guy too. I would never let a blemish or potential minor repair keep me from buying an instrument that speaks to my heart.
I was quoted $55-$125 to lower the action on a uke. I'm sure the work would have been top notch, but that was the price.