Neck problem with ibanez 1570 (picture inside)

[yannvii]

As you can see,there are 2 scratch...In reallity they are black but with
the flash.....

http://membres.lycos.fr/zukugi/scratch.jpg
http://membres.lycos.fr/zukugi/scratch2.jpg

[AndersPGM]

check this link:

http://jemsite.com/axes/htm_features/neckjoint.htm

[yannvii]

So its not a bad problem?

Thank you very much I was on panic!

[yannvii]

But one thing,Does it appens only on old guitar? Because the seller
told me its a 2003 model

[Ibateur]

Happens everywhere. Don't worry about it too much.

[zyx345]

Both my Ibanez RG470 & EB MM Petrucci also has a slight finish crack near the neck. I don't think its anything to worry about as it will most likeley get bigger as time goes on but it is just a finish crack. Both guitars stay in tune very well & it has not affected the playability.

I heard it happens more frequently in areas where there are more climate changes causing the wood to expand.

[nocluejimbo]

my old Strat had one.

the problem is when you have your guitar in its case out in the cold for an extended period of time (above a few minutes) and open it too soon after arriving in room temperature. just like electronic equipment, let it get accustomed to room temp before opening the case.