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Amazing work ! Well done Andy

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1502140876' post='3349612'] Might make for an interesting hybrid/mashup to build it up with a nice Precision body - not 100% sure but I think the neck should fit a P pocket. Shame about the original body - lovely finish, don't remember seeing that on a Blazer before. [/quote] Yes that's certainly one of the options, the early Blazers could give Precisions a run for their money according to some a P body would go well, meant to say that the neck is really nice too, and in very good condition! [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502141220' post='3349614'] Would a luthier made body be an option? Use the original as a template? [/quote] The photos don't really do it justice - it is a beautiful lump of whatever it is 😁 I have not seen that particular see through finish or that wine colour on any Blazer either. A luthier body would guarantee a perfect fit to the neck, and also options to change pickup config (I'm thinking adding a Jazz pup at bridge) and preamp space in cavity...or I may just have a go myself, after all - I'd never be short of decent advice on here 😊 Thanks all

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1502047686' post='3348992'] I wonder if it went through a lot of thermal cycles, either seasonally or it was kept near a boiler or something? [/quote] Exactly that - its been in an unheated empty house for over ten years....and the man whose expertise I was about to seek has just replied below! [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1502046606' post='3348982'] I have a bit of a reputation for tackling stuff other folk wouldn't bother with but honestly...if it was mine I wouldn't be trying to repair the body. I have no idea why the wood would do that - particularly if as you say it isn't water damage - but what is certain is that there is something fundamental that is going wrong and, even if you glued it all back up, it will probably carry on splitting over time and possibly in places where the structural integrity is critical. The options are probably:[list] [*]sell the neck and pickups (has it got the original tuners?) separately [*]keep your eye out for a donor (pref a cheap 'project' one) with an OK body and swop the good bits [*]get a replacement body made for it [/list] For the hell of it, as long as you manage your expectations, you could just fill the main crack with Titebond and clamp it, and then at least you can see if the bridge holds in place for you to actually play it - but, if it was me, I wouldn't put in the time to try any kind of refinish on the existing body. [/quote] I was hoping you would chip in Andy! After following a lot of your builds on here, that is the expert advice I was after. All the other parts are fine, so I'll use it as a project at some point and marry a body up. Thanks for the advice

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1502041114' post='3348915'] If this can be repaired I'm pretty sure yours can: Check the thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/283510-thegreeks-mystery-bass-rebuild/"]http://basschat.co.u...y-bass-rebuild/[/url] [/quote] WOW!! Incredible transformation! What a bass! [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1502041435' post='3348919'] I'm wondering if the body was built from multiple laminations to begin with, or it has split along grain lines. Odd that the top and sides are splitting. [/quote] That is what has me wondering - it looks like a slab, but could be a face and back laminated together?

Not sure Meddle, it was kept in a house in its case untouched for over 10 years - the way it has come apart is just weird...

What a great read, well done so far!

Got this given recently and wondered if you clever builders could say if it is beyond redemption. Old Ibanez Blazer, unusual cherry wine colour over a beautiful figured lump of maybe Ash? I was thinking of stripping it back to reveal the grain and leave it natural, but then again it looks like it's just too far gone in my eyes.. Any input I'd be grateful.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1471634451' post='3114708'] Hot off the press, here's another: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=korYVsdP_Zg[/media] [/quote] WOW Just seen this - superb! Congrats on getting the vocals going with the bass too - sounds great Michael

Oh my goodness the figuring on that neck is awesome, and the body's not bad either

That looks lovely

I could live with that and it's round the back

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1467697514' post='3085371'] Teesside, actually.... [/quote] Thought you'd be along to correct that one!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1466880782' post='3079566'] Nice clampage #porn [/quote][quote name='Norris' timestamp='1466880782' post='3079566'] Nice clampage #porn [/quote] PMSL

Followed this thread in awe. One word. Gumph. Alright maybe more than one - utterly incredible what a skilled man can do with whatever is lying around, and it surely makes you think about the price some folks charge for a lump of wood with four strings hanging off it........ Jez you are one talented gadgy

Great post! Thanks

Wow can't say fairer than that keving! Great offer

Really impressive job! Massive improvement and superbly executed, what a unique bass!

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1440795842' post='2854009'] With a Warwick you can go to their website and enter the serial number and get the full specification. [/quote] .....only from year 2000 onwards

Up until 2 years ago. Yes.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1426254346' post='2716206'] The most 'successful' (I don't mean commercially) bands I'm in have a dictator who is aware of their strengths and limitations. His or her judgement is trusted and respected on the stuff they really know about, and the rest of the responsibility is shared. [/quote] This. Is bang on. Saved me writing the same thing WOT