Still on topic with the bass in this thread , I am in need of some more advice if possible ...
I have started cleaning up the ribs which are in pretty good shape with the exception of the one lower bout that I cleaned up in part today.
I removed a veneer that was epoxied on by using steam to help loosen it.The
rib is now very weak. There is still epoxy residue on the rib which Ill remove when the rib is dry again.
Attached are a couple of before and after pics, there are a lot of cracks etc.
I've had to now clamp the rib with flat pieces of wood on the inside so that it keeps its original shape.
Any insight on the next step to saving the rib would be great ....?
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