Binging cracks…

That's very common.  With temperature and humidity changes, metal responds differently than wood.  The fret marker area must have cracked due to weakening on the binding there and wood moisture changes.

Some guitar companies don't bind over the frets.  It's more work.

I don't even notice the binding cracks on the neck because they seem inevitable.

https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/cracks-in-binding.467486/

https://forum.gibson.com/topic/77373-slight-cracks-in-fretboard-binding/

https://www.everythingsg.com/threads/is-cracked-binding-normal.19180/

 
It is minor on the fingerboard binding. Nothing really to worry about or do anything for. 

Totally normal, especially with a nitrocellulose finish.

 
MG is right on the money.    If there was no binding, the guitar would probably be exhibiting some fret sprout which happens with the wood dries out and shrinks.   That's one of the big advantages of having that binding over the edge.   You'll never rip open your hand sliding up the fretboard!

 
davesultra said:
Totally normal, especially with a nitrocellulose finish.
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TalismanRich said:
MG is right on the money.    If there was no binding, the guitar would probably be exhibiting some fret sprout which happens with the wood dries out and shrinks. 
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MartyGrass said:
That's very common.  With temperature and humidity changes, metal responds differently than wood. 
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All of the above, of course.  And if you'll notice, the crack is right where the tang is for each fret.  That would make perfect sense regarding both Marty's and Rich's observations.

 
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