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Old 01-29-2009, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Aren Winebrenner View Post
I need to fix a shoddy button repair on mine as well. Could you post pictures of yours, before and after. Sounds like it may be a good point of reference for me.

And yes, I'm definitely planning on paying close attention to neck angle pitch, bridge height etc. I'll get the numbers right before I ever touch a tool!
Sorry, by button extension I meant an addition to the neck heel to push it out over the body for a bigger overstand.

Like here, before and after;


This Bass has a 'Back' Button Repair done about 140 years ago or so when the shoulders were cut.


For more inside pics of the Gilkes, scroll down on the link.
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