French Bass full restoration

[Brian Gencarelli]

Originally Posted by Matthew Tucker

Here are the tuners I will be using. I will antique the handles to make them look more "french"

The tuners are pretty, where did you source them?

I like your set up for the center strip. I am about to do the same thing with another bass... let me know how it turns out. I am not thrilled with the first one I did.

Best,
Brian

[Matthew Tucker]

They are a custom order from Michael Abarientos in the Phillipines. A variation on an existing model with larger handles to look more "french". All brass, though.

[Adrian Juras]

Your work looks great! Did you end up completing the restoration?

[Matthew Tucker]

Still happening. Slow project. Just got the back joined again. Will post more pics soon.

[Stephen Edwards]

Any updates?

[FrankDeets]

great photos

[Casey Tolhurst]

I've rather enjoyed reading this thread on restoring an old French factory bass. Looks that Matthew has made it better than new.

Any final pictures of the restoration, and how does it sound? Did you set it up for orchestra or jazz?

Tried to post a picture of this finished bass from the Bresque Basses website, but the url requirement prevents me. Here's a link.
https://www.bresquebasses.com.au/restoration

Cheers from Canada
Casey