Fingerboard grain/crack

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Richard Pearson

It's kinda funny, I have a MIA Fender P( yes I do have a Smith too) with a rosewood board and noticed the same thing the other day, with slight concern....the back of my mind and slight knowledge of wood I have told me that was normal.

I have a MIA Fender P?

Your Fender is Missing In Action?

Seriously guys, most players have seen a few pieces of wood comparatively. I have handles thousands of pieces and if there is something wrong with the wood, it will not end up in a Smith Bass. Usually, it becomes firewood if defective.