Owen Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Now we are talking! I polished mine up from years of grime with Chrome polish and a buffing wheel on my drill. I realise this is unorthodox, but it brought it up lovely! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 15 hours ago, Owen said: Now we are talking! I polished mine up from years of grime with Chrome polish and a buffing wheel on my drill. I realise this is unorthodox, but it brought it up lovely! Ha ha, I'm a fair way off that stage mate Forgot the mention the scroll, which is held on to the headstock by the tuners only .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 That looks like the “easier” fix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 So, white vinegar works albeit slowly. All going well the neck's going back on tomorrow....... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Polymath Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 (edited) Hello. I've just stumbled across this thread and I'm intrigued. Any updates @Beedster? I found myself in almost exactly the same situation with a perhaps even more battered old bass a few years ago, and managed to get it back into playable condition – I could probably provide some tips that would be helpful (and that would probably strike fear and dismay into a serious DB luthier). Edited May 9 by Mediocre Polymath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 13 hours ago, Mediocre Polymath said: Hello. I've just stumbled across this thread and I'm intrigued. Any updates? I found myself in almost exactly the same situation with a perhaps even more battered old bass a few years ago, and managed to get it back into playable condition – I could probably provide some tips that would be helpful (and that would probably strike fear and dismay into a serious DB luthier). Are 2" woodscrews involved at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mediocre Polymath Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 23 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Are 2" woodscrews involved at all? No. But it does involve a carpet steamer and about half a litre of titebond 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 20 hours ago, Mediocre Polymath said: Hello. I've just stumbled across this thread and I'm intrigued. Any updates @Beedster? I found myself in almost exactly the same situation with a perhaps even more battered old bass a few years ago, and managed to get it back into playable condition – I could probably provide some tips that would be helpful (and that would probably strike fear and dismay into a serious DB luthier). Thanks for posting, hope to update very soon….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I have been holding my breath, but feel that I am about to burst..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 Interestingly I’m still thinking this through Dennis Messner style. Do I 1. Use hide glue alone 2. Use bolts and hide glue My gut feel is option 2….. Either way I’m doing the work next week 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 In case the Messner reference was obscure…. https://www.theonion.com/beaver-overthinking-dam-1819568416 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 I am just glad I no longer need to hold my breath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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