full restoration ?

[Adrian Levi]

I'm interested in the definition of the term 'full restoration'. I'm guessing that it implies that an instrument that has been fully restored should structurally and visually be the same as the original maker intended ? Or would that be a re-build?
I have seen several of Ken's basses that look to be in pretty good condition already but have gone off for restoration ! I suppose for re-sell reasons this is probably a good idea.