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Originally Posted by Calvin Marks
I assume that in order to achieve the proper curvature at the end of the board, the entire length of the fingerboard would need to be plained, correct?
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The Fingerboard needs the arch it needs. This will depend on the shape and thickness of the FB at the start. Often though, the FB may need to be replaced if there is not enough wood to work with to get it right. Why do all that work only to end up with a thin fingerboard? A thin fingerboard gives the neck less support and in time will bend requiring more FB planing. That is usually the sign of the need to replace the FB.
Once again, take the bass to a 'qualified' Luthier and go from there. Eventually you may learn yourself what a bass needs before hand regardless of the need for the Luthier to do the actual work for you. 'Knowing' is often half the battle.