mtroun Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I've managed to damage the violin corner on my double bass (see attached pic) I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of repairing this kind of thing, I have the piece of wood that came clean off. It can be placed directly onto the area where it broke so hopefully it shouldn't be too bad a repair? I hope and pray. The lower bout on the same edge has a bit of damage as well, I think it may be because of the way it rests, sandwiched between a sofa and a wall. Any advice on better storage solutions (I don't really have a lot of room for it!) Thanks! [attachment=203777:DSC_0001.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 An easy repair and if you are not going DY should not be too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks, so should I be buying glue? I live in Leicester, any recommended luthiers near me? Tim Batchelar is unfortunately unable to take on work at the moment because of an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Hide glue is the only way to go for DB repairs. Easier to use than I had thought - I successfully glued down a section of the top of my bass after a bit of research. It looks as though you might be able to hold the bit in place while the glue sets with a big elastic band, maybe? Or some insulation tape, which doesn't stick very well but doesn't leave marks either... Hide glue doesn't need much clamping pressure, just to be held snugly in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Where does one get hide glue? How long does it need to be held for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Quick look at the well known internet auction site will point you in the right direction. Might be simpler to get liquid Titebond version. You can even make your own using a dog chew, [url="http://woodtrekker.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/how-to-make-hide-glue.html"]http://woodtrekker.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/how-to-make-hide-glue.html[/url] it looks like a long process but if you have the cooker on for a stew etc. why not. When my db was repaired linseed oil was rubbed on the repair (when set) which hid the repair surprisingly well. Shellac is also useful for small repair touch ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I got a bag of hide glue pellets on eBay for a few quid. You need to warm it up in a double saucepan (i.e. small pan inside big pan of water) with a bit of water mixed in with the granules and keep it somewhat below boiling point for a while. Good information here: [url="http://www.vanedwards.co.uk/glue.htm"]http://www.violins.on.ca/luthier/glue.html[/url] Do use the real thing though - the point of it is that all hide glue joints can be unglued later so that all repairs can be re-done if required. In theory you can take an old DB completely to pieces without damage to the wood, which isn't possible with any other kind of glue. Edited October 29, 2015 by JoeEvans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 For storage solutions, you could think about leaning your bass into a corner, with the bridge facing inwards. Tends to keep it quite out of the way, and there's little danger of it falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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