Broken Bass

[grahambrown1986]

Hello,


So in transit my double bass has broken.

The neck has came away form the body, and its just horrific.

Can anyone advise me about what is best to do, and how much a repair is going to cost?

The bass is Romanian, labelled Reghin circa 1985, flat back, (string 103cm; back 108cm)


I'm based in Edinburgh.
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Any help would be great.


Graham

[jakenewmanbass]

Hi Mate so sorry to see your bass all broke like that, I have been told by luthiers that they are all wood and glue so really any break should be repairable and AFAIK (I'm not an expert) the joints can be stronger after repair than previously. find a good luthier and find out whether the cost of the repair makes it worth keeping it alive.
I had the same thing on a crappy old ply bass that I paid £450 for I just claimed on the insurance and got an Antoni for £670 that lives in the band wagon.
Best of luck and I hope you get sorted.

Incidentally is it you or a third party that is responsible for the damage?

[grahambrown1986]

Sadly it seems to be me that is at fault, and a reasonably unreliable tour manager.

Its encouraging to hear it can be fixed however, hopefully someone on this will be able to advice and price range, and luither.

[Beer of the Bass]

Hi Graham, I can recommend a good bass luthier who lives over in Portobello, if you don't already know the guy.

[Paul_C]

Having done many guitar headstock breaks I can say that it should be relatively easy to repair as there's a decent amount of surface exposed which will make for a strong (usually stronger than the wood was before) joint.

[grahambrown1986]

Yes, please recommend this guy in Portobello.


This all seems quite positive, amazing.