jdstrings Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Lovely 3/4 laminate bass (from the 1970s/80s) made in the German Democratic Republic. It looks like a Musima one. I took this instrument in part exchange and have thoroughly overhauled it. These instruments are well regarded, and rightly so, as compared to many modern laminate instruments they are far superior in construction, tone and playability. To return this instrument to tip top condition I have: Reset neck joint. Shot fingerboard. Re-cut nut. Fitted a new high quality bridge with adjusters. Fitted a new flexible tailwire. Opened the belly and re-attached the bass bar. Stripped the varnish from, and oiled, the neck. The instrument benefits from a carbon fibre endpin, ebony fingerboard and innovation (silver slap?) strings. It plays really easily and has a good strong sound. The bass bar repair is fundamental to the instrument's sound and longevity and it is a common problem on these basses for the bar to come loose. Everything that needed doing has been done and this bass is now ready to face another 40 years of music making. You can pick these basses up for less but you won't find one this nice! [attachment=165332:20140619_132936.jpg] [attachment=165333:20140619_132959.jpg] [attachment=165334:20140619_133331.jpg] [attachment=165335:20140619_133316.jpg] Edited July 27, 2014 by jdstrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Looks great. Wish I was nearer so I could try it out. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdstrings Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdstrings Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Sissinghurst, Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdstrings Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 I've had some interest, but the lovely laminate bass is still looking for a new owner.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Does indeed look like a Musima factory bass. In better condition than any other I've ever seen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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