bassfan Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Lol - that’s a generous offer but I think I’ll decline Of course updates will come as I get them I could collect to. 😂😂 I’m sure Jon will have it back to you better than new in no time and you’ll be lovin’ it! Edited November 10, 2018 by bassfan Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 10, 2018 Author Posted November 10, 2018 1 minute ago, bassfan said: I could collect to. 😂😂 Mum sure Jon will have it back to you better than new in no time and you’ll be lovin’ it! I hope so, I’ve put a lot of time and effort in to it and I’d like to enjoy it problem free! 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted November 10, 2018 Posted November 10, 2018 Don't sell it, you'll regret it. Believe me. Quote
Bolo Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 On 10/11/2018 at 19:16, Hellzero said: Don't sell it, you'll regret it. Believe me. Don't believe him! Believe me! You'll regret it... 2 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 It’s at the hospital. Dropped it off with Jon today. He had a good look at it, scratched his head and couldn’t work out why it had happened. There was not a lot of tension in the rod, and it bizarrely still worked (!) - but it has definitely bent and tried to break through the back. All quite bizarre but definitely nothing I’d done. Neck break is fixable. However, truss won’t slide out so it’s fingerboard off and new rod along with glue neck, clamp and relacquer. 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 Quite good news as it's fixable. Will Jon make the repair for free ? Quote
Owen Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: so it’s fingerboard off Ooh! Ooh! LED markers retrofit! 1 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Hellzero said: Quite good news as it's fixable. Will Jon make the repair for free ? Unlikely - it’s 10 years old and I’m not the first owner Quote
bassfan Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 1 minute ago, owen said: Ooh! Ooh! LED markers retrofit! White or red... 👍🏻 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 1 minute ago, owen said: Ooh! Ooh! LED markers retrofit! Ouch - I’ll have the taste police after me! Quote
Owen Posted November 12, 2018 Posted November 12, 2018 Just now, Bridgehouse said: Ouch - I’ll have the taste police after me! No, you will be enhancing an already beautiful thing. The only time I ever comissioned an instrument I had promised myself not to have LEDs. I caved within 5 seconds of having the option put to me. Side dots. They were superb. I still miss them. If I had a fingerboard off any of my basses I would be LEDing faster than you could say knife. 1 Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 Just now, owen said: No, you will be enhancing an already beautiful thing. The only time I ever comissioned an instrument I had promised myself not to have LEDs. I caved within 5 seconds of having the option put to me. Side dots. They were superb. I still miss them. If I had a fingerboard off any of my basses I would be LEDing faster than you could say knife. I just couldn’t do it... Quote
Bridgehouse Posted November 12, 2018 Author Posted November 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, owen said: Don't fight it..... I don't need to 1 Quote
Teebs Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Bridgehouse said: I don't need to Wise man! Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 13, 2018 Posted November 13, 2018 Its such a gorgeous bass its gotta be worth the repair cost. It will come back like new so well worth it IMO Its one of those basses i'd never sell. A keeper. Dave Quote
Ricky 4000 Posted November 30, 2018 Posted November 30, 2018 I've just noticed this thread -- and OUCH! What a simply beautiful bass... I've never seen anything like that before (although granted, I don't get out much). I sincerely hope the repair isn't too expensive. And another vote for "RED" LEDs! 😁 Quote
Twincam Posted December 1, 2018 Posted December 1, 2018 What a fantastic looking instrument! Looking at the break once it's repaired I don't think it will give any problems, looks clean and lots of surface area. So don't be afraid of it going once repaired, although nothing is 100%. As others have said it's likely to be stronger after the repair. As for why it happened, it's hard to tell. Did the truss rod bend first and crack the wood or did the wood crack and truss rod bend after. Hopefully soon the bass will be back with you. Quote
bassfan Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 @Bridgehouse any updates on the poorly Shuker mate? 1 Quote
eude Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, bassfan said: @Bridgehouse any updates on the poorly Shuker mate? Yes indeed, would be nice to hear how things are progressing... Quote
Bridgehouse Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 No. Haven’t heard from Jon since I dropped it off... 1 1 Quote
The59Sound Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Edited January 8, 2019 by The59Sound Quote
Bridgehouse Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 2 hours ago, The59Sound said: Mentally, it’s already there... 2 Quote
eude Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Bridgehouse said: Mentally, it’s already there... Oh dear. Are you waiting to see if it CAN be fixed, and if so, how much, or have you given Jon the go ahead to just get cracking? He's certainly a busy man, and his communication is a little lacking during extra busy spells, but he always answers the phone... Eude Quote
Bridgehouse Posted January 9, 2019 Author Posted January 9, 2019 8 hours ago, eude said: Oh dear. Are you waiting to see if it CAN be fixed, and if so, how much, or have you given Jon the go ahead to just get cracking? He's certainly a busy man, and his communication is a little lacking during extra busy spells, but he always answers the phone... Eude I’ve not tried him yet. I’ll leave it for a bit and drop him a line later in the month. I think it is fixable (from when I dropped it off) and I guess I will see what the cost is etc. However, whether I keep it when it’s back here is up in the air. I’m sure it will be totally strong as a fix and perfect - but, you know, when the confidence goes, it’s difficult to get back 3 Quote
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