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Old 11-22-2016, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Plaski View Post
Thank you for the information! I had talked to and shown pictures to a local luthier before buying it and the quote he gave for the repairs was very reasonable, so I went ahead with the purchase. How can I tell if the bass is carved or plywood, or what pictures would help you determine that?
Just ask the Luthier that will see the bass in person. Plywood is usually 3 layers top and back. If you see the grain crossing the edges, it is sold wood. If you see layers, it is ply.
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