another puzzle

[Adrian Levi]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

A restored French bass is still a French bass. And no, if the work is done well, and in a relatively dry climate, it should not fall apart. And a good restoration job should result in a bass that sounds good the first day it is re-strung. Of course it will mellow-out and improve from there.

Seems obvious to me , especially if the sides , and plates stay original.

But at what stage would the term 'restoration' not be applicable , and a term like 're-build/re-make for example apply . Say for arguments sake the top plate has to be totally replaced including the scroll ..... etc ?