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This is a Fender Eric Clapton Strat built in 1990 that I bought myself for my 30th birthday as it was the same age.
I played it a bit and this happened. Not sure if it was already damaged and I made it worse or if the old strings caused the damage.
Is this type of thing possible to fix? Or will it need a new neck?
Thank you! (First post on Lemmy!)
As an owner of a 2002 Ibanez RG-170 that I picked up in garage sale for $80, the dings and scratches on its maple neck have led to it having a unique sound that I simply can't replicate on any other instrument. Most other guitars feel too young and clean to me now, with a lack of resonance and presence that seems to come naturally to older instruments that have seen a lot of use.
Per @j_gets - save that mojo - if she plays nice, I'd let her ride. You've got barely any damage there, and if you're playing well, folks will be looking at you, not your guitar.